How-To Geek on MSN

Sideloaded Android apps can now auto-update like Play Store apps (here's how)

This free, open-source app can silently update apps in the background.
How-To Geek on MSN

Google Play Protect is blocking your apps now—here's how to install them anyway

You can install apps, even if Play Protect hard blocks them.
Android Authority

Android's controversial sideloading changes pushed me to build my own app installer

I don’t have a problem using ADB via the command line every now and again. But between remembering where I put the executable, opening a terminal window, connecting a device, and pasting in the APK ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 Store gets Ninite-style multi-app installer feature

The Microsoft Store on the web now lets you create a multi-app install package on Windows 11 that installs multiple applications from a single installer. This means you can now install multiple apps ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all ...