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Google rarely makes native desktop apps with everything usually in the browser. That’s changing today with a new “Google app for Windows.” ...

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation issues for non-admin users across all supported Windows versions. This ...

The apps on my desktop are just some of the apps I have on my PC. Indeed, there are others but that’s not always clear to me because I can’t see them unless I search for them at the Search prompt. But ...

Winboat is a new technology to run Windows apps on Linux. The app is currently in beta, but shows real promise. If the developers can deliver, this will be a game changer. Also: I've used Linux for 30 ...

Microsoft is about to kill off another "mobile" app, but you probably won't miss this one. The Mobile Plans app is set to retire, and Microsoft recommends using a browser instead. The Mobile Plans app ...

In this post, we will show you how to use Windows Backup for Organizations. Microsoft has recently announced the general availability of its new feature: Windows Backup for Organizations. This feature ...

EA is shutting down its Origin app on April 17, 2025, after 14 years of service. The gaming studio has also asked Origin users to switch to the EA app. The company cited the end of Microsoft's support ...

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, ...

What just happened? Happy Birthday to Windows 95, Microsoft's first, extremely successful foray into the world of 32-bit consumer operating systems. The company released the original retail edition of ...

In a nutshell: Mozilla has announced another support extension for Firefox on older operating systems, including Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, and 10.14 ...

PDFgear lets you edit, convert, sign, and compress PDF files. HWMonitor helps you manage and keep track of system performance ...