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Installing apps on Windows is still too slow. This built-in tool fixes it

Installing Windows apps one by one is slow. Winget lets you install and update everything much faster.

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.
Windows Central

The Sticky Notes app just got the biggest update since Microsoft shipped Windows 11, and no it has nothing to do with AI-powered features or Copilot this time

Microsoft recently shipped a major update to its Sticky Notes app for Windows. The update adds a new and modern appeal to the platform, as well as a neat feature that lets you find the original source ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps

Microsoft announced today that it’s releasing a new app called Windows App as an app for Windows that allows users to run Windows and also Windows apps (it’s also coming to macOS, iOS, web browsers, ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I tried replacing all my paid Windows apps with open-source alternatives

I've been cutting subscriptions for years. These free apps are just better.
Windows Central

Windows 11's best alternative for the taskbar gets modernized with a macOS-flavored dock, high-resolution display support, and animation improvements

Stardock recently shipped a major update to ObjectDock, making it more modern and in sync with the latest versions of Windows. The app has been updated with a 64-bit version that supports Windows 11 ...

OpenAI Launches Codex Desktop App for Windows, Bringing AI Coding Agents to PC Developers

OpenAI has released its Codex desktop app for Windows, adding a native sandbox and PowerShell support, enabling developers to ...
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30 Hidden Windows 11 Tricks You Should Be Using Today

You probably aren't using Windows 11 to its full potential. We reveal the Copilot AI features, customization tips, File ...