Top 11 apps every Windows 11 user should have - Neowin
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Here are eleven apps (one paid and ten free) for Windows 11 we consider must-haves. These will boost and polish some of the existing features or add the capabilities Microsoft has yet to implement.
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Windows 11 gets a bunch of small but useful changes – including something nifty for Notepad
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The new lock screen weather widget is now available for all Windows 11 users in KB5034123 - Neowin
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20 Best Apps for Windows 11 to Use in 2024 - MSPoweruser
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11 Great Windows 11 Tools - Ed Tittel
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Windows 11 will finally let iPhone users text and call from PCs - Neowin
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Windows 11 build 22000.132 for the Dev and Beta channels brings new in-box apps, more - Neowin
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Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 update adds file sharing and more - Neowin
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Top 11 apps every Windows 11 user should have - Neowin
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Windows 11/10 get unofficial backup app if you don't like Microsoft's, works offline too - Neowin
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Microsoft's Copilot launches on Windows 11 Sept. 26 and will also be in other apps [Update] - Neowin