Turn your laptop into a full keyboard for your PC without extra hardware, using free apps and simple setup steps.

Typing Magic 11 is free for Windows or up to $30 (registration optional), and TypingTrainer is available online for free. This story has been updated. It was originally published on May 1, 2018.

Here’s a truly useful collection of free apps that are must-haves for students like you, allowing you to outfit your college laptop with the essential tools to get your work done and do more.

Apps that sync in real time, organize data, and maintain connectivity allow you to move between a laptop and a phone without interruption. This list highlights the best cross‑platform apps ...

The best feature of Google Docs though, is the price: Free. iA Writer. At the other end of the price spectrum is iA Writer.The desktop app for macOS is $50.

At just 17 years old, "MythicalRocket," or simply "Rocket," has achieved an astonishing typing speed of 305 words per minute (WPM), more than seven times faster than the average person's 40 WPM.

Free PC apps like Obsidian, Gimp, and DaVinci Resolve offer powerful alternatives to paid software. Apps such as Audacity and VLC provide robust features for tasks like video editing and audio ...

Speaking of simpler apps, Pixlr runs in your browser (so you can use it on a Chromebook too) and gives you the choice of two different modes: the full Pixlr Editor or the more stripped down Pixlr X.

Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer is the Tech Tip ...