Reddit users consistently recommend a core group of open-source apps, and they also work on Windows 11. Check them out.

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Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security ...

Microsoft uses other Windows PCs to distribute Windows Updates but fortunately you can disable this setting and maximize your ...

The Windows 11 setup program really, really wants you to use a Microsoft account instead of a local account. Here's everything you need to know about your options.

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...

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Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for purchase soon, hopefully by the end of February. –Paul When you buy a new PC or ...

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...

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