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Why have I not been using Ventoy on my PCs until now?

By Richard Devine Published

Software Never flash a USB drive again to install Windows or Linux, just use Ventoy. It's so easy, why didn't I know about it before now?

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Bluesky adds TikTok mode while Elon mulls reviving Vine in the latest banning drama

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Bluesky has a new video-only mode that's somewhat similar to TikTok. The new mode lets you swipe vertically to jump between videos, much like other popular video-focused social media apps.

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In this photo illustration a Signal app seen displayed on a smartphone with the Signal logo in the background.
Signal Messenger for Windows is now Arm64-optimized

By Daniel Rubino Last updated

💪ready The popular and secure messaging Windows 11 app just received an update that brings support for Snapdragon X processors based on ARM.

💪ready
Google Drive is finally available for those with Qualcomm Windows 11 ARM laptops

By Daniel Rubino Published

Arm ready Google has announced that Drive for Desktop beta support is available for Windows 11 ARM64 devices, including those using new Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors.

Arm ready
Slack for Windows
Slack finally gets its act together with native Windows on Arm app — beta available now

By Zac Bowden Published

Finally! Slack is releasing an Arm64 native version of its Windows client, which means the app will now be faster and be more energy efficient on Windows on Arm devices.

Finally!
Beeper app on Google Pixel 7 Pro
A new universal chat app combines Telegram, WhatsApp, and more, leaving me nostalgic for Trillian and MSN Messenger

By Ben Wilson Published

Remember pagers? Beeper is available now for Windows desktops, Android smartphones, and more, combining up to 14 chat services via a secure, decentralized network.

Remember pagers?
Western Digital SATA mechanical hard drive in hand
I still use a Windows XP app from 2003 to clean up my hard drive and I'll never stop

By Ben Wilson Published

It's free space No matter how many tools and settings Microsoft adds to Windows 11, I'll always fall back on WinDirStat when I'm running low on storage.

It's free space
Sticky Notes
Microsoft teases BIG updates coming to the Sticky Notes tool on Windows 11 and Windows 10 soon

By Zac Bowden Published

Update It looks like the Sticky Notes app on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is in for a busy 2024, as the Sticky Notes social media account on X has today teased that big updates are on the horizon.

Update
A Surface device, pen, and mouse sitting on a desk.
Best Windows apps for Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen users in 2024

By Cale Hunt Last updated

Noteworthy To really maximize the ability of the Surface Pen and Slim Pen, there are some essential apps you should check out. We've rounded up the best right here for a variety of purposes.

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1Password comes to the Microsoft Store
You can now download 1Password manager directly from the Microsoft Store

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Secure It's now possible to download 1Password directly from the Microsoft Store for extra convenience.

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