Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools.

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

The desktop apps for Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini used to confine AI to a chat box. Now they’re aiming to unleash AI agents on your PC, and that’s only the beginning.

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You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

Devices running One UI 6.1.1 no longer require you to tap a button each time you want to stream an app. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The Xbox app on PC now lets you manually add any game or app to your library. Learn how this new feature works and why it is a big deal for handheld gamers.