Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools.

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

The desktop apps for Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini used to confine AI to a chat box. Now they’re aiming to unleash AI agents on your PC, and that’s only the beginning.

You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

Windows 11 24H2 offers a clean start, but must-have PC software fills gaps that native tools leave behind. From telemetry blockers to GPU diagnostics and file search utilities, the right programs ...

Devices running One UI 6.1.1 no longer require you to tap a button each time you want to stream an app. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

It has happened to all of us: You press the power button on your PC to start your day, go make a cup of coffee, come back, and see that it's still booting up. This can be really frustrating and can ...

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

Artificial intelligence took center stage last year. The launch of Chat-GPT in the fall of 2022 generated significant excitement, leading software manufacturers to quickly incorporate actual or ...

PC Game Pass is awesome, but the app that powers it has been ... less-than-awesome. But that's starting to change. Despite the quality of the service overall, and the value within Xbox Game Pass full ...

The Xbox app on PC now lets you manually add any game or app to your library. Learn how this new feature works and why it is a big deal for handheld gamers.