10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user try - for free

These free, open-source tools will make your Windows PC more powerful and give you a serious productivity boost.

This third-party app bypasses Windows 11’s upgrade barriers and bloatware — as Windows 10's death looms for millions

Flyoobe allows Windows 10 to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, and it just got a major update with better improvements, including a smarter bloatware remover.

Google’s experimental Windows app is better than Microsoft’s built-in search

The new Google app for Windows is available now, allowing you to search the web, Google Drive, and even your local files. The company stresses that the new app is experimental —it's limited to ...

Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all ...