Windows Task Scheduler is an underappreciated powerhouse that can automate more processes than most people ever realize — no third-party nonsense required. It's a smart and oddly satisfying solution ...

These five tools will help you get more out of your new OS (and also bring back some of those much loved Windows 10 features). Reading time: Reading time 4 minutes Windows 11 is here, which means that ...

Microsoft is bringing a PowerToys utility to Windows 11 users. The accessibility feature lets users transform the cursor into a bigger and more colorful crosshair that's easy to identify. It's ...

During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. Microsoft on Tuesday said it has bought Winternals ...

Most software developers working on Windows have a pretty standard roster of tools: a code editor or IDE; Git or another version control system; a messaging client (whether Slack or one of its clones) ...

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From file management to encryption to system maintenance tools, these handy applications will help you do your job and keep your PC humming happily For a long time, American Express’ slogan was, ...

There are only three unavoidable things in life: death, taxes, and a Windows 10 PC that eventually runs slowly. Kick the operating system back into high gear with these useful tips that won't cost you ...

Performing regular and periodic maintenance is key to keeping your PC running in tip-top shape. It takes discipline to remember to do it, but fear not, forgetful desk jockeys: You can automate many ...

Mac software used to be distributed on 3.5-inch floppy disks. Now, using the MacDisk utility, you can read them on modern Windows computers. When the Macintosh was first released in 1984, it didn't ...