Software and Services

How to get Windows 11 for free

You likely won’t have to spend anything to get Windows 11. Here’s how to do it.

Microsoft offers beta fix for Ryzen performance issues on Windows 11

Microsoft has began testing a fix to eliminate the cache latency issues that have plagued PCs powered by AMD Ryzen running Windows 11.

Edit PDFs right in your browser with Adobe’s upgraded Acrobat extension

Still downloading PDFs to edit them in Adobe Acrobat? Now Chrome and Edge users won’t need to.

PC diehards are wrong: Why I love Windows 11’s controversial new look

PC enthusiasts bemoan Windows 11's redesigned Start Menu and Taskbar, but there's actually a lot to like—especially if you're comfortable with Macs and Chromebooks.

CoconutBattery review: Be informed on the health of your Mac, iPhone, and iPad batteries

Mac utility provides an excellent baseline of battery information and a historical accounting that may let you anticipate a fading battery while still under warranty—or to decide if you want to keep eking out its lifetime before paying to have it replaced.