If you feel like you aren't managing your tablet time to the best of your abilities, there are apps that can help with that.

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Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows adds CursorWrap, a cursor-warping plugin that will be instantly familiar to anyone who grew ...

If you're tired of adjusting Windows volume constantly, EarTrumpet allows you to control individual app volume directly from the taskbar.

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My Windows Photos filmstrip (F) mimics macOS for fast image review, metadata, OCR, and reverse search. I use PowerToys Peek ...

If you're a Notepad purist, you can remove the option to use tables by clicking on the cog icon in the top-right corner and ...

If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.

Considering a switch from Windows to Linux? The good news is you don't have to give up your favorite Windows apps. Here's how to run them on Linux.

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