PC software has quietly shifted toward subscriptions and upsells, but paying for everything on your desktop is no longer a smart default. I see the same pattern across categories: polished paid apps ...

Even if you aren’t a huge techie, you probably know about all the big, mainstream apps that are fundamental to how we use our PCs. I’m talking Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, Dropbox, etc. You know, ...

Have you ever sat down at your computer, ready to tackle a task or unwind with your favorite game, only to feel like something’s missing? Maybe it’s the hassle of juggling passwords, the frustration ...

Unless you’re a die-hard tinkerer, PC maintenance probably feels as much of a chore as servicing your car. Fortunately, maintaining your computer is a lot easier than that — and you don’t get dirty to ...

In my experience, Windows PCs have gotten fast enough that I don’t have to worry about running too many apps or opening too many files at once. But there's always room for improvement, especially if ...

Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools. I've been testing PC and mobile software for ...

Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...