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.
How-To Geek on MSN

How to turn off Windows fast startup and what problems it may cause

Fast Startup can also prevent you from shutting down your PC. If the system fails to power off and instead sends you back to ...

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming motherboard of 2025

Every year, vendors fill the market with a veritable mass of new motherboards, all vying for your attention and wallet. There ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Secure Offline: A Hardware-Bound Cryptographic Framework for Software License Validation in Internet Constrained Educational Environments ()

The system employs HMAC-SHA256 (Hash-based Message Authentication Code using SHA-256) for license integrity verification. SHA-256 refers to the Secure Hash Algorithm producing 256-bit hash values (see ...