Got yourself a new Windows system? Your first task is to get the computer set for your everyday tasks. Before you ask, yes, setting up a new computer means more than ...

Moving your files onto a new PC is just one part of the puzzle. Sure, you’ll need a backup program or a cloud sync tool like Microsoft OneDrive to move files onto a new PC, but you’ll also need to ...

But re-installing all your favorite and necessary apps can be a right pain, and it even means opening Edge to download Chrome (shudder). Fortunately, there’s an app that simplifies all of that: Ninite ...

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Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...

Setting up a fresh Windows 11 PC is the perfect moment to lock in a core toolkit of free apps that handle everyday tasks better than the built-in defaults. I focus on a small set of utilities that ...

Whether you're unboxing a new Windows 11 PC or reinstalling Windows 10 on your old laptop, I have some advice on how to streamline the process and get the best (free!) apps installed ASAP. I wanted to ...