Best free apps for Mac
There’s something of a misconception when it comes to the Mac: that Mac apps cost more, just like the computer itself. While powerful tools like Photoshop or Final Cut Pro certainly have price tags commensurate…
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Cocospy stalkerware apps go offline after data breach
A trio of phone surveillance apps, which was caught spying on millions of people’s phones earlier this year, has gone offline. Cocospy, Spyic, and Spyzie were three near-identical but differently branded stalkerware apps that allowed…
The Microsoft Store eliminates publishing fees for Windows apps
Microsoft is waiving the fee to sign up and publish to the Microsoft Store beginning in June, as the company tries to appeal to Windows app developers and their pocketbooks. It would make the Microsoft…
Will Microsoft 365 apps still work on Windows 10 after end of support?
If you haven’t heard, Microsoft is officially ending support for the still-very-popular Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025. But for some users, that raises another question: what will happen to Microsoft 365 apps on Windows…
More than a gimmick: 5 AI apps I actually use every day
There’s a part of me that really hates AI because it has taken work away from me and my colleagues. And even though I find it useful for certain things, I’d prefer humanity wasn’t replaced…
Want to use both new and classic Outlook apps? Soon, says Microsoft
Since last year, Microsoft has been pushing users to move from classic Outlook to new Outlook, and has even gone on record with an official “death date” for classic Outlook. But users aren’t as enthusiastic…
How to use PC sandbox apps to test dubious files safely
Every file and every program leaves traces in your system: It accesses other files, uses Windows resources, makes entries in the registry, and possibly installs additional software. In the best-case scenario, you will only clutter…
Hate Windows 11? These 9 free apps make it feel like Windows 10 again
Just a few months before the end of free support, Windows 10 is still the most widely used operating system version from Microsoft: Almost half of all Windows PCs are still running it. While you…
Court orders Apple to allow external purchase links in apps
If it seems like we’ve been writing about this Epic vs. Apple Fortnite case for years, it’s because we have. The case has been raging since 2020, and finally ended (sort of) with a ruling…
Struggling with frozen apps? Windows 11 has a faster fix
If you’ve ever found it frustrating to force-close a program in Windows 11, there’s now a quicker alternative to the old Ctrl + Alt + Delete method. Microsoft has introduced a simpler option that lets…