XDA Developers on MSN

I replaced every Microsoft app on Windows with open-source tools, and here's how it went

Windows desktop has always felt like a curated showroom for Microsoft’s latest services. After all, the company’s defaults ...
PCMag

Sick of All the AI in Windows 11? This Tool Can Help You Burn It All Down

Winslop can disable Recall, remove Copilot from the taskbar, get rid of the Click to Do function on Copilot+ PCs, and more.

Microsoft updates Windows 11's official Media Creation Tool app

With the latest update, the Media Creation Tool now downloads Windows 11 build 26200.7623, which is the January 2026 Patch ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Windows 11 update disaster? 3 fixes to try before reinstalling

Most users jump straight to a clean install when Windows starts boot looping. Here is why you should try these rollbacks and ...

Still on Windows 10? I installed 0patch on my old PC, and it's easily the best defense in the 'End of Support' era

Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux. Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security ...
CNET

Windows 11 Gets a Lot Better When You Fix the 8 Most Annoying Features

When you open up Edge on Windows 11, you'll see a vast array of tiles showing news headlines and sponsored ads. For the most ...