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These 5 open-source Windows tools are way ahead of their competition

A Windows PC already comes with plenty of built-in tools that can handle most everyday tasks just fine. But the thing is, third-party tools often go far beyond what those preinstalled ones can do. And ...
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10 free Windows apps that improved my productivity (and I'd easily pay money for)

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.
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Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux at Build 2025

Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its source code available on GitHub, except for a few components that are part of Windows. This marks a milestone for a project ...
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Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

It took Microsoft long enough, but the company has finally open-sourced its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) code. The announcement was made at the Build 2025 developer conference, closing a nearly ...