XDA Developers on MSN

6 underrated utilities I install on every new PC

When you finish your PC build and manage to successfully boot it, you're still not quite ready to get to your tasks. There's ...
The Mirror

How to install Windows on PC: get your gaming rig set up and ready to go

You'll need an operating system to boot up your shiny new gaming rig, here's how to install Windows on PC. If you've just built a brand-new gaming rig and are now ...
Mint

5 Windows apps to install first on a new PC and what each one does for you

Every new Windows laptop starts the same way. It looks tidy, but within a day you notice the small annoyances. Finding files takes too long, multitasking feels clumsy, and some formats still need ...
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.
PC Magazine

Become an Insider: How to Check Out Early Versions of Windows

Before Microsoft adds features and makes changes to Windows, the company relies on users to test them through the Windows Insider program. This free program lets you install preview builds of Windows ...