Microsoft offers a vast array of first-party PC apps for Windows 11 - here are five more of my favorites that I always download on any new computer.

Microsoft Lens is shutting down. If you’re looking for a similar alternative, you can now use OneDrive app to scan documents ...

Microsoft is removing its Lens scanner app from iOS and Android in the coming months. Microsoft Lens, or Office Lens as it’s ...

Microsoft Lens, the company’s mobile scanner app will be removed from the App Store and Google Play Store on February 9, 2026 ...

Patch My PC Home Updater keeps Windows 11 apps updated automatically, cutting security risks and saving time without manual installs.

You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...

Windows supports a host of apps from Microsoft and third-party developers. However, here are some less-known ones that can level up your computing experience.

Transparently runs 16, 32, and 64-bit Windows apps, but still doesn't use the Microsoft store. The latest version of the Wine ...

Wine is a compatibility layer for running Windows apps and games on Linux, a major part of Valve's Proton and now Wine 11 is ...

It has happened to all of us: You press the power button on your PC to start your day, go make a cup of coffee, come back, and see that it's still booting up. This can be really frustrating and can ...

That said, Microsoft also says “there is no work around at this time for entering hibernation.” Be very careful. “Until this ...