PCWorld highlights 20 free Windows applications that address common PC frustrations, from poor search functionality to audio control issues. Featured tools include Microsoft PowerToys for system ...

If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.

If you’ve ever tried to change your volume in Windows and ended up clicking through a maze of menus, you know how clunky it feels. Something as simple as adjusting sound shouldn’t take that much ...

I installed Microsoft's free PC Manager tool to see if a single click could actually make a difference on a sluggish computer. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing ...