10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user try - for free

These free, open-source tools will make your Windows PC more powerful and give you a serious productivity boost.
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I have tried over 50 writing apps, and these are my favorites

With so many writing apps available, finding the right one can be a truly overwhelming experience. Over the years, I’ve tested numerous writing tools, each promising to offer something unique that ...

Notepad's AI writing features will soon run locally on Copilot+ PCs

CoPilot+ PC owners have a new perk in the pipeline. Your AI PC will soon perform Notepad's AI writing features on-device — no ...
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Microsoft adds local AI writing tools in Notepad

Notepad gets Copilot-powered AI features like Summarize, Write, and Rewrite, with local model support in version 11.2508.28.0 ...
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Microsoft’s App Store Has Been Broken Since Windows 8. Can It Finally Be Fixed?

Here's what went wrong with the Windows App Store and how Microsoft is trying to get things right for the future. But is it ...

Notepad gets free AI features on Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11

Microsoft is adding free AI-powered text writing capabilities to Notepad for customers with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11.
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Pixel 10 Phones Get Their Own Journal App and AI Writing Tools

The Pixel 10 series includes Google's version of the Apple Journal app. The app, called Pixel Journal, uses on-device AI to provide writing prompts and lets you add photos, places, and activities to ...