10 open-source Windows apps I can't live without - and they're all free

AutoHotKey can be installed and used for free on Windows. If you want to use AI but don't like the idea of a third party using your queries or data to train their LLMs, consider the open-source Ollama ...
Lifehacker

This App Is the Easiest Way to Find, Install, and Update Software on Windows

Installing software on Windows can be a pain. You'll find some things for download in the Microsoft Store, sure, but a lot of other applications require you to find ...
Bleeping Computer

Steam will drop support for Windows 7 and 8 in January 2024

Valve announced that its Steam online game platform will officially drop support for the Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 platforms starting January 1st, 2024. Once it reaches the end-of-support ...
The Verge

Microsoft prepares to forget about Windows 8.1 with end of support notifications

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is preparing to send reminders to Windows 8.1 users that support will ...