In this article and accompanying gallery, I list 10 Windows programs I use every day. Every one adds a feature that makes Windows easier to use or can help make you more productive. Most are free ...

My desktop is running like crap. Its 5 years old and I think I would like to reload windows. Maybe a repair??? But I don't want to lose all the programs I have loaded. I would rather suffer than ...

3. Due to the 500 app entries limitation in the Windows 10 start menu (for the all programs menu and search bar) you are likely to hit that wall if your current OS install is anything like mine was.

Normally, the Windows 7 to Windows 10 upgrade process should bring all your apps along for the ride. However, there are cases where it might not—your apps might not appear, you might not be able ...