Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free antivirus apps we've tested.

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

The software, from corporate power management software company Verdiem, cuts down on energy use significantly by scheduling when a computer goes into suspend mode. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer ...

Looking for free game monitoring software for a Windows computer? The best options will be discussed in this article, so give them a shot. Gaming is one of the tasks that use a lot of resources on a ...

There are many different PC software available now. Some you have to pay for, but others are free, or they have free versions. You can find a program for almost anything on a computer. However, not ...

Hey PCist, I love to do new and wonderful things with my PC, but I want to pay zip, nada, zero, zilch and bupkis for the privilege. What are some great free tools that will make my heart sing and my ...

Do you usually use CCleaner or a similar tool to keep Windows tidy, clean, and trim? We’ve recommended this particular program in the past, but it’s become increasingly intrusive and tedious and is no ...

Here are some of the best free video surveillance, video monitoring, motion detection & IP camera software for Windows 11/10 PC. ContaCam Netcam Studio Agent DVR Xeoma Security Eye. ContaCam is a nice ...