PowerToys gets three new tools, with more on the way
Microsoft has issued a small update to its PowerToys free suite of utilities, adding three new tools. Two more interesting ones appear to be on the PowerToys roadmap, including a GIF capture […]
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PowerToys update adds OCR and two more free tools
If you use Windows, you want PowerToys. This collection of open-source goodies, guided and published by Microsoft itself, is one of the best free software packages out there, and we can’t recommend […]
Windows Terminal adds new theme tools
It’s been three years since Microsoft debuted Windows Terminal, its official upgraded interface for programs like Command Prompt and PowerShell. While the open-source command line tool isn’t necessarily setting the world on […]
5 free tech tools for staying organized
If you’re struggling to stay on top of your tasks or keep track of your notes, maybe what you need are some new tools. I’m always looking for better ways to stay […]
Is the TOR network still secure? Key online anonymity tools, explained
In September 2024, the Germany’s federal criminal police (BKA) and the public prosecutor’s office in Frankfurt, Germany were able to report a success: The suspected operators of the darknet platform Boystown, formerly […]
Malware can lurk in file conversion tools, FBI warns. Try these instead
Malware can take sneaky forms—including software that performs the job advertised. These seemingly legitimate apps and browser extensions behave like wolves in sheep’s clothing. Install one, and it might steal your identity. […]
Need to surf the web anonymously? These 4 tools can help
When you surf, you leave many different traces. For example, servers and web services store information about you in cookies and super-cookies. The more often you use a provider’s service, the more […]
10 essential computer tools for building a PC
You can build a PC with just a screwdriver on hand, but you’ll have an easier time of it if you have all the essentials available. That includes computer tools to get […]
11 must-have tools every techie should own
Some of my favorite tech tools are the ones that I don’t use on a daily basis. I don’t pry open my laptop too often, for instance, but I’m glad to have […]
Don’t pay more for Windows Pro’s features. Use these free tools instead
Microsoft mainly supplies Windows in two different editions: Home and Professional. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed on many PCs, while the Pro edition is often installed on business devices. This is because […]
