Audacity is a free, open-source, cross-platform audio editor, and recording application that will work great on your Windows. You can use it for most basic music-making functions. However ...

A DAW - short for Digital Audio Workstation - is where your recordings and arrangements come to life, and choosing the right one for you is a very personal decision. There's a lot of choice nowadays ...

Microsoft just released a new version of PC Manager, the free tuning tool for optimizing Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems ..

WavePad Audio File Splitter, as the name suggests, is a free audio splitter software for Windows 11/10. This software is free for non-commercial use only. You can purchase a paid plan to use it ...

There’s never been a better time to make great music and transforming a spare corner into a home studio capable of sounding as good as the pros is just one short read away. If you’re completely new to ...

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It isn't the only distribution out there aimed at creatives, but it does have some standout features and inclusions.

Windows 10's support lifecycle will end on October 14, 2025. Users have just one year left of free support and security updates for Windows 10. Microsoft recommends that all Windows 10 users ...

According to a new Developer Blog post, Microsoft is expanding its support for passkeys on Windows 11 soon, with plans to let you choose how your passkeys are saved and where they’re stored.

The official end-of-service date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025, but by paying $30 to join the ESU program, you can receive an extra year of security updates. This will allow you to continue ...

A DAW - short for Digital Audio Workstation - is where your recordings and arrangements come to life, and choosing the right one for you is a very personal decision. There's a lot of choice nowadays ...