If you’re Linux-curious but don’t want to give up your favorite Windows software overnight, Wine is a must-have tool. For more details, check out our more in-depth guide on how to use Windows software ...

Longing for a plain, old-fashioned version of Microsoft Word without all the bells, whistles, and AI slop? One developer managed to coax Word 1.1a to run on today's Windows.

Might be time to pop a bottle.

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Today, June 30, 2026, Amazon permanently disabled the legacy Kindle for PC app — and unlike most software sunsets, even an already-installed copy will stop authenticating by the end of the day. The ...

Switching from Windows to Mac gets easier with apps like Command X, DockDoor, LinearMouse, and uBar that restore familiar Windows-style shortcuts, taskbar controls, clipboard history, audio mixing, ...

I installed AppControl on my Windows 11 PC and was shocked by how much was happening in the background without me knowing. I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in ...

Google has introduced a new app for Windows desktops and, unsurprisingly, it puts AI front at center. If you aren't a big fan of Google's Gemini chatbot, then skip on past this download. For those of ...

After testing got underway in September, the “Google app for desktop” is now launching for “Windows users globally in English.” This app is intended to bring the “best of Google Search right to your ...

Windows 11 is full of web apps that make your PC slower and less enjoyable to use, so I'm excited about the prospect of a team dedicated to "100% native" apps. I've been writing about technology for ...

OpenAI has released its Codex desktop app for Windows, adding a native sandbox and PowerShell support, enabling developers to run parallel coding agents. OpenAI is officially bringing its Codex app to ...