You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

In a web browser on your computer, go to www.aka.ms/phonelinkQRC and scan the QR code. Tap View Permissions and enable the permissions the app requests (Phone, SMS ...

Cell phones have come a long way since they first made their public debut. From calling functionality to SMS to smartphone apps, your phone can now do almost everything a larger PC might. You can use ...

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

You don’t need much software to get your gaming PC running. Grab Steam and some of the publisher-specific launchers, as well as your new GPU drivers, and you’re off to the races. There are a ton of ...

If your PC struggles to handle modern software, you'll fare much better with these lighterweight alternatives.

Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools. I've been testing PC and mobile software for ...