XDA Developers on MSN

I installed Windows 11 without TPM or Secure Boot, and it's been fine for years

Since there were already a bunch of workarounds doing rounds to install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs, I made some quick ...
The Register on MSN

Keeping Windows and macOS alive past their sell-by date

Practical steps to make an aging operating system usable into 2026 Part 1 You can switch to running mostly FOSS without ...
Vogue

The Ultimate Fall Boot Edit—9 Classic Styles You’ll Wear on Repeat

When building out your fall wardrobe, investing in a great boot should sit at the top of your wish list. A quality find transcends trends and temperamental weather, and with a well-made pair you’re ...
TWCN Tech News

Best free Boot Repair Tools for Windows 11/10

Here are the best free boot repair software and tools that you can use to fix boot issues on your Windows 11/10 PC: The first tool that we would like to list here is the Windows built-in Startup ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are no joke

Microsoft has created limited edition Crocs that even come with a Clippy shoe charm. Microsoft has created limited edition Crocs that even come with a Clippy shoe charm. is a senior editor and author ...
TechSpot

Someone rebuilt Windows XP in the browser for pure nostalgia

GUI matters: Microsoft released the original edition of Windows XP in 2001 and kept the operating system alive for more than 17 years. The once massively popular platform remains fondly remembered, ...
ExtremeTech

Windows XP Is Back, Thanks to a New Web-Based Emulator

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Forbes

Microsoft Windows Secure Boot Bypass Confirmed — Update Now

I always get a bit jittery whenever I hear of a new vulnerability that can enable a bypass of the Windows Secure Boot protections. I don’t really need to explain why, do I? Suffice to say, Secure Boot ...
TweakTown

Think Notepad is Bloatpad now? Microsoft's new lightweight text editor is coming to Windows 11

TL;DR: Microsoft is ushering in a lightweight text editor for Windows 11 called Edit, which it says pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor experience, but with a suitably modern interface. It's ...
PC World

Forget Windows 11. These mad lads made Linux look like Windows XP!

PC users who want to relive the nostalgia of an older Windows interface can download the free Linux distribution Q4OS and install the XPQ4 G UI. The GUI makes it possible to activate different ...
ZDNet

Windows 11 is getting a secret weapon for boot failures - how it works

Have you ever run into trouble trying to boot up your Windows PC? Boot-up errors are among the most challenging to troubleshoot and fix. Now, Microsoft is launching a new tool that will step in when ...