XDA Developers on MSN

You don't need to reinstall Windows, use these built-in tools instead

Is a clean install your go-to for stubborn Windows issues? Think again. There are ample recovery options right at your ...
XDA Developers on MSN

5 types of PC programs I refuse to install on a new build

We're on the heels of 2026, and I can confidently say that you don't really need a third-party antivirus program on your PC.
The Verge

Screw it, I’m installing Linux

I don’t like where Windows is going. Gaming on Linux has never been more approachable. Time to give it a shot. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics ...
Lifehacker

Microsoft (Sort of) Made a Ninite Alternative

November 12, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Microsoft now has an official Ninite alternative, though it isn't quite the same. Like Ninite, "App Pack" lets ...
Ars Technica

Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation

Two Windows vulnerabilities—one a zero-day that has been known to attackers since 2017 and the other a critical flaw that Microsoft initially tried and failed to patch recently—are under active ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft lifts more safeguard holds blocking Windows 11 updates

Microsoft has removed two more compatibility holds preventing customers from installing Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Update. The first safeguard hold was added in April for systems running security or ...
PC Gamer

Rufus is a free tool that gets rid of most of Windows 11's installation nonsense and I'll show you exactly how to use it

Ah, good old Rufus. Where would we be without you? Well, it seems the answer is a world with far fewer Windows 11 machines. October 14 is the last day Windows 10 users will get critical support from ...
itechhacks

How to Restrict Kids from Installing Softwares in Windows 11

Combine a Standard User account, Microsoft Family Safety, UAC Always Notify, and Group Policy or AppLocker rules to effectively restrict kids from installing softwares in Windows 11 from all possible ...
PC Gamer

A bunch of Steam players just made the switch to Windows 11 as Windows 10's death date is now less than two weeks away

Games Steam Replay 2025 is live: I spent half my gaming time this year in Bongo Cat, and I regret nothing Gaming Industry Steam's 2025 Replay reveals we all once again spent around 14% of our time on ...
Engadget

You can now install iOS 26 on your iPhone: Everything to know about the free software update

Have you played around with the new iOS 26 yet? Here's how to download it on your iPhone if you haven't yet — once you do, you'll notice several new changes, including a clear design called Liquid ...
Consumer Reports

Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Do.

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...