Let’s face it—default apps on Windows 11 often feel like they’re just there to get the job done, but not much more. Whether it’s the sluggish Photos app, the bare-bones Calculator, or the limited PDF ...

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.

You’re not stuck with the calculator that comes with Windows. In fact, you have plenty of other choices. Here are five to consider. If you can only read one tech story a day, this is it. We use ...