Don't want forced updates for your Windows 11 apps? Microsoft Store no longer gives you a choice in the matter.

The Epic Games Store is further expanding its non-gaming offerings with additional PC content, as apps like Itch.io, used by indie game creators to easily share and sell games, as well as creative and ...

Windows Sandbox, which is a lightweight virtual desktop, can now have Microsoft Store installed in it using a simple PowerShell script.

Until now, it was always possible to disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store permanently and without exception. It was convenient for users who wanted to stay on older versions of apps.

Texas could have a serious legal battle on its hands thanks to an age verification law for app stores that it recently ...

Microsoft now allows IT administrators to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store apps (also known as in-box apps) using a new app management policy.

A federal lawsuit is challenging Texas’ new App Store Accountability Act, which is set to take effect January 1, 2026.

If you are getting the error message The app can’t update when it’s open when you try to open or reinstall a Microsoft Store app on your Windows 11/10 PC, you can ...

Fortunately, you can disable the desktop-click-search behavior in Bing Wallpaper’s settings—look for the one labeled “Desktop ...

The Xbox app for Windows 11/10 allows users to play games from the Microsoft Store with other Xbox players, create scoreboards, share their social content, and more. Some PC gamers have reported they ...

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Small developers and established global companies alike are calling for urgent regulatory action to make app stores competitive and break the monopolies of Apple and Google in anticipation of digital ...