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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OnlyOffice for Mac review: The free Microsoft 365 alternative you need
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Supports importing a wide range of file formats, including Apple iWork and Microsoft 365 Offers native apps on the most popular platforms, including desktop and mobile Packs numerous, handy…
How to get Photoshop for Mac – including for free
If you want to add some quick edits to a photo or video, Apple’s free Mac apps – Photos and Preview – can do a good job, but for anything more advanced you’ll need a…
The first thing I install on every new Mac is this little free emoji utility
One of the frustrations of setting up a new computer is downloading, installing, and logging into all the various applications I use every day. But whenever I set up a new Mac, I’m happy to…
Ccleaner: How to prevent the annoying autostart of the free version
Many Windows users rely on CCleaner to tidy up their systems and remove junk files. While it’s a popular utility, and the premium version of CCleaner is great, it has become increasingly aggressive with how…
The Roku Channel is free, and you don’t need a Roku device to watch
Roku is best known for its streaming boxes and sticks, but it also offers free TV entertainment on its Roku Channel, including live linear TV and some original movies, and you don’t need to have…
Ads have crept into Microsoft’s popular free PC Manager app now, too
Microsoft has really fallen in love with advertisements, haven’t they? Ads have invaded all sorts of spaces over the last few years, including the Windows 11 Start menu, the Surface app, and the Copilot AI…
Apple’s free Passwords app is a World Password Day gift right on your iPhone
Password managers such as 1Password and LastPass are great and super important. We maintain a recommended list of Password managers for a reason—a good one makes it easy to use strong, unique passwords everywhere on…
It’s World Password Day! 4 free, easy ways to improve your security
A ton of arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening your security takes…
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…