I replaced Windows 11’s default apps with these open-source tools

Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media ...

Windows 11 just gained a command line version of the Microsoft Store

You can now find, install, and update Microsoft Store apps using a command prompt on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. No GUI ...

Windows 11 now has a proper Task Manager with performance history and more

This new app is like PowerToys, but for Task Manager. A feature-packed utility with performance history, custom rules, and ...

Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers

Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed ...
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Microsoft Open-Sources LiteBox Library OS with Safe App Sandboxing

Microsoft has introduced LiteBox, a Rust-based sandboxing library OS that has enabled secure, low-overhead Linux app isolation on Windows without full VMs.