We list the best open source software, to make it simple and easy to install multi-purpose software at no extra cost to you or your business. Open source software is any kind of program that anyone in ...

Your PC’s storage media is subject to malware and, on occasion, natural disasters such as lightning, fire, etc. — which is why formulating a backup strategy is critical for keeping your data safe. Our ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

We list the best free WinZip alternatives, to make it simple and easy to scan and organize compressed files without the cost of a software license. The best free WinZip alternatives provide a simple ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...