A default Windows 11 installation includes dozens of built-in Microsoft apps. Which apps are worth keeping, and which should you uninstall? Here's my expert advice. Every installation of Windows 11 ...

In 2025, the Microsoft Store is filled with several excellent third-party applications, and many of the most useful ones are entirely free to download and install. Over time, I've accumulated a great ...

The best free Windows software can give a new Windows 11 PC better tools without adding another subscription. Maybe you need to edit a video, back up your files, manage several email accounts, fix a ...

Microsoft does a great job of adding new features to Windows 11. However, most of them, users don't want or need. Copilot is the low-hanging fruit of needless junk that has invaded virtually all ...

Files is among the best file managers for Windows 11, and its latest update makes it even better by integrating one of my favorite PowerToys utilities. Files is one of the most feature-packed file ...

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.