10 open-source Windows apps I can't live without - and they're all free

AutoHotKey can be installed and used for free on Windows. If you want to use AI but don't like the idea of a third party using your queries or data to train their LLMs, consider the open-source Ollama ...
Windows Report

Copilot App on Windows Gets Google Apps Integration, Document Creation & Export Feature

Microsoft's Copilot app for Windows now links Google and Microsoft accounts and adds Word, Excel, and PDF export.
TechCrunch

Google rolls out new Windows desktop app with Spotlight-like search tool

Google announced on Tuesday that it’s launching a new experimental app for Windows that’s designed to help people find what they need faster. The app will allow people to use an Alt + Space shortcut ...
TweakTown

Google Chrome is reportedly checking whether your Windows 10 PC can be upgraded to Windows 11

TL;DR: With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, Google's Chrome browser is reportedly now tracking PC eligibility for Windows 11 upgrades (using anonymized data). This appears to be an effort ...