10 free Windows apps that improved my productivity (and I'd easily pay money for)

LibreOffice is free to download and install for Windows.
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Why Microsoft PC Manager Is the Only Optimization App You Need

Microsoft PC Manager is a free all-in-one Windows optimization tool that boosts performance, cleans storage, manages apps, ...
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7 free Windows apps I install first on every laptop I review

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 ...
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Microsoft’s free PC Manager app for Windows 10 and 11 gets even better

Microsoft just released a new version of PC Manager, the free tuning tool for optimizing Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems that competes with CCleaner. PC Manager 3.14 now allows you to view your ...

The 11 Microsoft apps I ditch on every new Windows install - and the 11 I keep

A default installation of Windows 11 includes dozens of Microsoft apps. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should you uninstall? This is my expert advice.
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This free, ancient Windows app will watch over your laptop battery

One thing that always annoys me about Windows is that I never really feel like I know how long my laptop battery has before it runs out — and, conversely, how long it will be before it’s fully charged ...
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Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Do.

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...