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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.

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...

Confused between iPad and Android tablet? Here is a quick breakdown to help you choose better

Power, price or ecosystem: this guide cuts through the confusion to show whether an iPad or Android tablet makes more sense for you in 2026.

A new PC doesn’t feel like home until I install this app

Once I’ve unpacked a new Windows PC, the anticipation wears off and reality sinks in. It’s time to get everything set up and ...