As the saying goes, the best things in life are free: love, friends, and great software that works almost as well as a paid product. If you’re like me, you have probably shopped around for certain ...

If you've been using a personal computer for long enough, you've probably made a habit of interchangeably referring to the applications on your hard drive as programs or software. Both terms have been ...

We're on the heels of 2026, and I can confidently say that you don't really need a third-party antivirus program on your PC.

PCWorld senior editor Brad Chacos wrote an excellent story about the best software for a new PC. But if we’re talking the barest minimum, anyone with a Windows PC really, absolutely must have a ...

PCWorld highlights essential free software for PC users, covering productivity tools, security applications, and entertainment options to maximize computer functionality without cost. Key ...

Buying or renting — that’s not just the big question when it comes to housing. With software, too, customers often have to ...

Having a plan for your finances is crucial, and a comprehensive financial plan may include budgeting, saving, investing, paying off debt and creating a roadmap to retirement. Working with a financial ...

It’s often said that every business today is a software company. That’s not just because so many businesses across so many industries depend on system software and applications for their day-to-day ...

The best way to make filing your income taxes less painful and time-consuming is to file online. In 2024, close to 40% of taxpayers used tax software or online services to do their taxes. The top ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Traders use ...