5 obscure Windows apps you didn't know you needed

Windows supports a host of apps from Microsoft and third-party developers. However, here are some less-known ones that can ...
How-To Geek on MSN

10 easy software tweaks to make an old Windows laptop feel like new

Your old Windows laptop will feel like new by the time you’ve gone through all these software tweaks. If you still notice ...

Make your old PC feel new again with Windows 11 Pro at $9.97

TL;DR: Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 and give your PC a faster, more secure, and more modern experience at ...
GitHub

UE5 plugin for creating transparent window backgrounds on Windows (DX11), with dynamic click-through.

Makes the window transparent based on the alpha channel of the rendering result, allowing you to see the desktop or other windows behind it. OS-Level Click-Through: Ignores all mouse input on the ...
BGR

5 Clever Uses For Your Old Computer Monitors

Before you toss that old monitor to gather dust in your garage, think of it as a blank canvas and let your creativity work. Repurposing gives your tech a new life and saves it from the landfill. You ...
PC Gamer

Looks like the Run dialog box is getting a sleek new look on Windows 11

Maybe I just fit a very particular demographic, but nothing signals Windows 10's true end-of-life (EOL) more than the fact that it looks like Windows 11 will soon ditch the traditional look of the Run ...
BGR

5 Ways You Can Speed Up Your Old Computer's Storage

Don't you hate it when you're in a hurry and you have to wait ages for Windows to start up? Or maybe you have to print a file quickly, you open it, and nothing happens? Your old computer's storage is ...
TechSpot

Nearly a billion PCs are still running Windows 10, and half are too old to upgrade

In a nutshell: Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10 in October but the aging operating system still has a strong install base. According to Dell, roughly a billion PCs are still running ...
PC World

Old games, new PC: How to run DOS classics on Windows 11

Who doesn’t remember PC games such as Maniac Mansion, the King’s Quest series and the dubious adventures of Leisure Suit Larry or software such as Microsoft Works and Lotus Smart Suite? These titles ...
TechSpot

This company says it built the world's first transparent monitor

Forward-looking: Transparent displays certainly aren't new. We've previously seen several real and prototype devices, including TVs and at least one laptop. But one company now claims to have built ...
AZ Central

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...
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Data Doctors: Is my old Windows 10 computer useless now?

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...