How-To Geek on MSN

I Installed These 5 Open-Source Apps When I Upgraded to Windows 11

NanaZip is a fork of the popular software 7-Zip,which allows you to create, open, or modify archive files. It offers a modern ...

Stripped-down Windows 7 fits in 69MB download, with some caveats

Windows enthusiasts have been stripping the operating system down to its bare minimum for years. Now, a user known as "Xeno" on X has reduced one ...
CNET

Death to Free Taxes: IRS Officially Ends Its Direct File Tax Filing Software

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program.
PC Gamer

Lone developer shrinks Windows 7 down to 69 MB, claims 'virtually nothing can run' but that it does actually boot

With Windows 10 walking into the sunset last month, open source projects like nano11 offer more than just novelty. I have released a 69.0MB version of Windows 7 x86. You will need to provide your own ...
MUO on MSN

This open-source app nukes Windows bloat and the performance boost is significant

Windows is more bloated than you think From background apps to hidden telemetry, Windows 11 is heavier than ever . Windows is ...
PC Magazine

Here's How to Upgrade to Windows 11, Even With an Incompatible PC

Download With the Installation Assistant If Windows 11 isn't appearing as an update on your PC, you can still install it through Microsoft’s Windows 11 Installation Assistant. Browse to the Download ...