3 apps that should be pre-installed on every Windows 11 computer

These three free Microsoft-published applications aren't pre-installed on fresh copies of Windows 11, but they're worth ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Meet Raycast: The macOS Spotlight alternative Windows users will love

Raycast is a productivity tool that serves as an app launcher cum command center. Initially, it was available only for macOS, ...
ZDNet

Running Windows 11? Install this emergency patch before you use recovery mode - here's why

A new Microsoft update patches a bug affecting Windows recovery. The bug prevented the use of USB mice and keyboards in WinRE. The new patch is available through Windows Update. Microsoft has fixed a ...
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 ...
CNET

The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

This is important because: Microsoft is closing the side doors to offline setup. As familiar workarounds disappear, most people are guided toward a Microsoft account on day one, which narrows choice ...
Computerworld

7 reasons to clean install (not upgrade) Windows 11

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...
Fox News

Windows 10 support ends: Upgrade to Windows 11 safely

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October, many people are racing to upgrade. Catherine, a longtime HP desktop user, shared her concerns with us: "I need to purchase a new/updated ...
PC World

Don’t install Windows 11 25H2 if these four known bugs affect you

Yesterday, Microsoft released the weird 25H2 update for Windows 11, officially moving its operating system to its next major upgrade. According to Windows Latest, the rollout is taking place despite ...
PC Gamer

You can install the new Xbox Full screen experience mode for Windows on handhelds but whether it will work is another question entirely

Handheld Gaming PCs The MSI Claw handhelds are the first non-Xbox devices to get the Windows Full Screen Experience, with more said to arrive 'in the coming months' Handheld Gaming PCs So much for ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all ...