PCMag on MSN

Just got a new PC? Do these 11 things on day one

"Out of the box" doesn’t mean "out of the woods." These essential first steps will tidy up Windows, lock it down, and get ...

How to install Windows 11 using a USB drive

With the USB drive configured and Windows 11 installed, simply turn off your PC, insert the USB drive into one of your ...
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.

Riot is forcing Valorant players to update their PC firmware to keep playing

The push follows Riot's disclosure of a critical flaw it uncovered in several popular motherboard models. The vulnerability can be exploited by well-funded cheaters targeting Valorant, ...