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Legacy update expands archive of vanished Microsoft downloads

Preserving not just updates, but also lots of the now-deleted optional extras Legacy Update was already extremely useful if ...

Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it

To uninstall unwanted apps from Windows 11, you can use a mixture of on-board resources and free tools. We show you how.

Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 ...
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These 7 open-source apps are so good I’d happily pay for them

The Command Palette alone is worth the download. It's a significantly more powerful search tool and command executer so good that it should be built into Windows in the first place. There's FancyZones ...

8 most Windows-like Linux distros - if you're ready to ditch Microsoft

Linux Mint might not be themed like Windows 10 or Windows 11, but it is certainly within the realm of Windows-ish desktops. For example, you'll find a panel, a Start menu, a system tray, and clickable ...

Want to save your old computer? Try one of these 9 Linux distros - for free

Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...

I’m sick of $70 games. Play these 7 fun (and free) PC games instead

Battlefield Redsec is brand new and very exciting, as it was only released in October 2025. This is not another standard game ...