Open-source might not be the first thing you think of with Windows, but these free tools can seriously boost your productivity.

Did you receive an RBF file and are unable to open it? That’s a common issue if you have not used such file extensions previously. The RBF format stands for Rollback File, used primarily by the ...

Windows 11's built-in File Explorer is functional and quick, but it lacks the modern design I crave in apps. It's also missing some features and options that you usually only get from apps built from ...

PDFgear lets you edit, convert, sign, and compress PDF files. HWMonitor helps you manage and keep track of system performance ...

Accidentally deleting an important file or document is a tale as old as Windows itself, which is why there are a number of built-in ways to recover it. From diving into the recycle bin to digging ...

If Windows Defender is deleting files in Windows 11/10, follow the solutions mentioned to prevent Windows Defender from ...

Windows File Explorer does the job, but just barely. No quick previews, clunky cloud access, and tedious bulk operations mean daily file management is harder than it needs to be. These free add-ons ...

Microsoft is getting more aggressive about insisting that you use its OneDrive cloud for your Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 files. If you'd prefer to keep those files out of the cloud, follow these ...

The Windows File Explorer has evolved a lot over time, but there are still many important features that are missing from it. That's why I’ve started using a third-party file explorer that addresses ...

If you want to enable indexing on a Windows file server, you will need to start by installing the Windows Search Service. To do so, open Server Manager and then choose the Add Roles and Features ...

I found a practical solution to a common problem: how to easily, freely, and — most importantly — securely transfer files between my Android phone, Windows desktop, and MacBook Pro. I tried various ...