10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user try - for free

These free, open-source tools will make your Windows PC more powerful and give you a serious productivity boost.

Windows Paint just got a major Photoshop-like upgrade you'll want to try - what's new

Microsoft has been steadily transforming Paint into a more robust and advanced image editor. Here's how to try its latest features.
Windows Report

Windows 11 Build 27950 fixes File Explorer freezing and Audio issues

Microsoft rolls out Build 27950 with fixes for File Explorer freezes, audio bugs, screen flickers, and gaming slowdowns.

Notepad gets free AI features on Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11

Microsoft is adding free AI-powered text writing capabilities to Notepad for customers with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11.
Windows Report

Paint app brings project files and opacity controls for Insiders

Paint now supports project files and stroke opacity in version 11.2508.361.0 giving Windows 11 users more creative ...

Microsoft's Paint now lets you save projects as layered files in the latest Insider build, as part of its continued efforts to make the default image editor great again

Now MS says Paint is getting one Photoshop-like feature that might make it even more appealing— layered project saving, in ...

Microsoft Paint is getting its own Photoshop-like project files

Microsoft has been steadily improving its Paint app for Windows 11 in recent years with a dark mode, transparency and layers, ...

Microsoft announces major update to Windows 11 Paint that adds Photoshop-like project files

Microsoft Paint is getting a big update that introduces support for project files, letting you save your work-in-progress ...
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Best Windows on ARM laptops in 2025

Want a new Windows laptop? You should consider one powered by an Arm processor. This is our roundup of the best Windows on Arm laptops on the market right now. When you purchase through links on our ...