PCWorld explores essential free software for PCs, covering productivity suites, security tools, media players, and utilities that enhance Windows functionality without cost. Key recommendations ...

Microsoft has introduced a new update orchestration platform built on the existing Windows Update infrastructure, which aims to unify the updating system for all apps, drivers, and system components ...

External hard drives are convenient and inexpensive devices you can use to expand the storage space on your computer. You can use an external hard drive on your work computer for all of the same tasks ...

Software is computer code that tells a computer how to perform a specific task. There are many kinds of software, including operating systems, applications, and malware. Software can be distributed ...

While it is always recommended to use the latest version of any software, we sometimes need to use an older version. Probably when the upgraded version isn’t compatible with your Windows PC, when you ...

Antivirus apps protect your PC's personal information, data, bank accounts, and other sensitive information. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the right antivirus for your ...