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.

Beginning Jan. 20, 2026, new books published in the Amazon Kindle store without digital rights management (DRM) will be available for readers to download in EPUB or PDF format, per a company ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

Thanksgiving is all about sharing warmth, gratitude, and a little fun, and what better way to do that than with some Thanksgiving free downloads? Below is a selection of websites that offer free ...

The first time I read The Count of Monte Cristo, I was astounded by how freakin’ cool it all was. Here’s a story about daring prison escapes, finding hidden treasure, and elaborately executed revenge.

Downloading movies for free from the internet is kind of a gray area. As tempting as it may be, most free movie download sites are super-illegal. You could get in some trouble if you grab a flick or ...

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Don't miss this free software offer. More than 700 million Windows users face a critical decision as Microsoft’s impending deadline fast approaches. In the meantime, the company is offering free ...

Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The 12 free Mac apps in this roundup prove that the best software doesn’t need to cost you anything. These are the first apps I install on any new Mac, as they ...

Put down the plastic and pick up a controller to play these top, no-cost PC games for desktop, laptop, or handheld PC. In 2014, I began my career at PCMag as a freelancer. That blossomed into a ...

Final Fantasy fans have a trio of free downloads now available to them for a limited time. There are some catches though. First, a PlayStation Plus Premium ...

Resident Evil fans have not one, not two, but six free downloads, or at least some Resident Evil fans do. The Capcom horror game series began all the way back in 1996 and continues to this day. In ...