ZDNET's key takeaways If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps.There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task.These are all free to install and use on Windows. I've ...

There’s no need to stick with Windows’ preloaded applications. These time-tested apps are all free — and open source, too. Windows comes loaded with a lot of applications, but to be honest, they ...

You can convert PDF files into Google Docs within your Drive, but the formatting may not be perfect.

You can crop a PDF on your Windows computer for free using the cropping tool, without having to purchase Adobe Acrobat.