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3 Windows apps that prove you’re overpaying for software

From a newly free Photoshop rival to a "minimalist" WinRAR, these 3 Windows apps are the ultimate budget hack for 2026.

How to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit on Windows 11

Notepad on Windows 11 is no longer the lightweight utility it once was. Learn how to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit on Windows 11.
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8 Windows features you should replace with third-party apps

Windows 11 is a very complete operating system that includes a lot of features out of the box. Whether you want to look at your photos and videos, edit said videos, or listen to music, Windows 11 ...
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Modern Windows Apps Are Too Heavy: 10 Lightweight Alternatives to Make Your PC Run Faster

The new crop of default Windows apps is too resource-hungry and inefficient — ditch them for these lightweight alternatives to save RAM.
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Windows Photos adds fancy editing features from other Microsoft apps

Microsoft is adding ways to make the Windows Photos app much more powerful, combining elements of the elegant Designer app and making Photos more of a centerpiece for visual editing. Microsoft is ...

5 Essential Free Apps That Aren't Available On The Microsoft Store

The Microsoft Store is the default platform for installing apps on any Windows PC. However, here are some of the best apps ...