Being one of the most popular desktop operating systems, Windows has access to a wide selection of apps. Some of these apps are available via the bundled Microsoft Store; however, others are scattered ...

Ash Hewson is CEO of Affinity, part of Canva. When I announced at Canva World Tour in October that the all-new, professional-grade Affinity would become completely free, the design world reacted with ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

No one has managed to make a fully free software smartphone. Open-source and free software projects have had limited success. The problem is proprietary tech with no public documentation. Zoë Kooyman, ...

The first time I read The Count of Monte Cristo, I was astounded by how freakin’ cool it all was. Here’s a story about daring prison escapes, finding hidden treasure, and elaborately executed revenge.

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

PS Plus users have great new games to play starting today, but there are bonus free downloads that they shouldn’t overlook. PS Plus Premium users can now try universally-acclaimed PS5 exclusive Death ...

Don't miss this free software offer. More than 700 million Windows users face a critical decision as Microsoft’s impending deadline fast approaches. In the meantime, the company is offering free ...

Daniel is a News Writer from the United Kingdom. Relatively new to the industry with just over three years of experience, he has focused on establishing himself in the gaming space, with bylines in ...

Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The 12 free Mac apps in this roundup prove that the best software doesn’t need to cost you anything. These are the first apps I install on any new Mac, as they ...

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A number of companies are offering free stuff that's ripe for the taking. We're talking free PC games, free extended trials for streaming services, and free online courses. All you have to do is know ...