XDA Developers on MSN

Stop installing these 4 apps: The portable versions are actually better

You don't always need to install your software directly on your PC ...

Microsoft issues second emergency patch for Windows this month - update your PC today

Microsoft issues second emergency patch for Windows this month - update your PC today ...

The first big Windows update of 2026 is a glitchy mess - here's the full list of bugs and fixes

The first big Windows update of 2026 is a glitchy mess - here's the full list of bugs and fixes ...
PCMag on MSNOpinion

5 Things Microsoft Still Needs to Fix in Windows 11

I'm encouraged by Microsoft's 2026 roadmap, but these long-standing Windows 11 issues still matter most to everyday PC users.
PCMag on MSNOpinion

I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Linux Mint beats Windows 11 in more ways than I expected, but switching still comes with real trade-offs.
Make Tech Easier

Modern Windows Apps Are Too Heavy: 10 Lightweight Alternatives to Make Your PC Run Faster

The new crop of default Windows apps is too resource-hungry and inefficient — ditch them for these lightweight alternatives ...

Windows on Arm gets native Xbox app as Game Pass titles hit 85% compatibility

Windows users with Qualcomm Snapdragon laptops can now download an Arm-native version of the Xbox app, which is likely to improve performance. Game support on Windows ...

Notepad, Snipping Tool, other apps broken by new bug in Windows 110 0

Yet another bug in Windows 11 has left users unable to open apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, as they are greeted with error code 0x803F8001.
WinBuzzer

Windows 11 January Update Breaks Notepad, Snipping Tool and Other Apps

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...