Run Windows Apps Online – No Install, No License
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Did you know you can run Windows apps directly in your browser—without installing anything or paying for a Windows license? This week, I tried out OnWorks , a cloud-based platform that lets you launch Windows software from any device. And yes, it actually works. How I Used Windows Apps in Seconds I needed to open Notepad++ on my Linux laptop, but I didn’t want to install Windows or mess with Wine. That’s when I discovered OnWorks , a free online service that lets you run Windows environments directly from your browser . I went to onworks.net , picked a Windows image, clicked “Run Online,” and within seconds, I had a fully working Windows session running in a browser tab. No downloads. No setup. No Microsoft license required. What You Can Do With OnWorks Inside this virtual Windows desktop, I was able to: Use Notepad++ for code editing Unzip files with 7-Zip Open spreadsheets using LibreOffice for Windows Draw in Paint Use file managers and PDF tools Everything ...