How-To Geek on MSN

I still install these 4 free apps on every Windows PC

These free apps filled major gaps in Windows, replaced frustrating built-in tools, and became essential to millions of PC ...
How-To Geek on MSN

These 5 free open-source apps fix everything Windows 11 got wrong

The open-source community is making up for Microsoft's shortcomings.
XDA Developers

10 best free firewall software for Windows

Anurag is an experienced journalist and author who’s been covering tech for the past 5 years, with a focus on Windows, Android, and Apple. He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, ...
ZDNet

I tried this free Microsoft cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my Windows PC - here's the result

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8 Best Free Antivirus Software in 2026: Windows, Mac & Mobile

Find the best free antivirus software in 2026. We tested top options for Windows, Mac, and mobile to compare protection, ...
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5 Free Tools To Keep Your Windows 10 PC Secure Without Further Microsoft Support

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. Although they gave users ample time to switch to Windows 11, millions still rely on Windows 10 and cannot upgrade to the new OS ...
PC World

Should you use free antivirus software? The pros and cons

You get what you pay for. That’s what they always say, right? And while that can be true for many things, antivirus software is a little different. There are reputable free antivirus solutions out ...