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Windows 11 now forcibly updates apps from the Microsoft Store – and not everyone is happy

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

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Microsoft limits control over app updates in Windows 11 — users can only pause for 5 weeks

A recent change to the Microsoft Store app has disabled the ability to turn off automatic updates. Now, you can only pause automatic updates for up to 5 weeks.

Windows Central

Microsoft Rewards teases upcoming Fall gift card sale — Why you should save your points now

Microsoft Rewards is teasing a major gift card sale for October. Save your points now to get the best deals on Xbox, Amazon, and other gift cards.

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Microsoft just dropped its Store fees for Windows developers

Independent developers can now distribute their apps via the Microsoft Store for free.

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Microsoft Store drops fees for individual developers — Apple still charges $99 per year

Publishing apps to the Microsoft Store is now free for individual developers. The requirement for a credit card has also been removed.

Windows Central

9 new features coming with the September 2025 Security Update for Windows 11

The Windows 11 September 2025 update introduces a new Recall homepage, a redesigned Windows Hello UI, a Settings AI agent, and more new features.

Windows Central

CoD: WWII returns to the Microsoft Store and Xbox after a 41-day unplanned, controversial removal. Here's why.

Sledgehammer Games' Call of Duty: WWII was added to the Microsoft Store at the end of June, only to be removed on July 4 due to RCE hacks. 41 days later, WWII is back on the storefront.

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Microsoft Store change removes the ability to stop App updates — pausing automatic updates now limited to a 5-week duration

Microsoft wants to keep you safe by ensuring that you always update your apps.

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The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is actually great now — here's why you should be using it in 2025

The Microsoft Store is now an incredible, reliable, and safe place to discover and download apps on Windows. Everyone should be using it, and it's time to give it another chance if you're not.

Windows Central

7 things you didn’t know your Microsoft account does on Windows 11

A Microsoft account is more than a method to sign in. In this guide, I'll show you several ways the service works behind the scenes on Windows 11, including managing devices, storing recovery keys, syncing settings, and what you need to do to improve your privacy.

Windows Central

4 features on Windows 11 exclusive to Europe that Microsoft should make global

Windows 11 features, such as uninstalling Edge, are currently only available in Europe, but they should be available globally.

Windows Central

I made 21 tweaks in Windows 11 to increase gaming performance — and they worked

On Windows 11, you can configure a slew of settings and features to improve gaming performance. In this guide, I'll show you 21 ways to optimize your PC.

Windows Central

This Xbox game emotionally wrecked me in less than four hours... I'm going to go hug my cat now

Copycat is a beloved narrative-adventure indie game that has now released on Xbox and PlayStation, and it broke my heart in a few short hours. It's great.

Windows Central

I've tried Copilot Vision: It felt creepy, yet somewhat useful — Here's my take

I let Copilot Vision look at my screen, and it was both surprisingly useful and deeply flawed. Here’s my take on how it works, what it gets right, and where it still falls short on Windows 11.

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I wish this version of the Microsoft Store shipped 10 years ago

The Microsoft Store is getting a revamp with Copilot, faster search, and a personalized homepage tailored to your needs.

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Windows 11 will finally stop nagging you to set Edge as your default browser — but only in some markets

As part of its continued efforts to make Windows compliant with the Digital Markets Act, Microsoft has announced further changes to the Windows OS that will reduce its insistence on using first party apps and services.

Windows Central

12 apps every Windows 11 power user should install on a new PC

I'm highlighting 12 must-have apps that every Windows 11 power user should install on a fresh setup.

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Windows 11's new update system is a brutal reminder of where the Microsoft Store falls short

Windows Update orchestration platform will deliver a unified experience for app and driver updates.

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Microsoft makes it free for developers to publish Windows apps on the Microsoft Store

Individual developers can now sign up and publish their apps on the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and Windows 11 for free.

TechRadar

Steam could be coming to the Microsoft Store – here’s what that could mean for you

The Steam app might soon be available in the Microsoft Store, according to one leaker.

PC Gamer

Oblivion Remastered got an update on PC Game Pass that broke upscaling just before the weekend

Bad timing.

Windows Central

Xbox gamers are waking up to surprise treasure—free $5 or $10 Microsoft Store gift cards dropping into their inboxes like digital gold

The Spring sale is here, and Microsoft wants to get you started.

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Intel Unison, a powerful free app bridging Android phones and PCs, is shutting down

Intel Unison is arguably the most powerful tool used to connect Android devices to PCs, but it won't be around for much longer.

TechRadar

There's finally a fix for an annoying Microsoft Store bug that's older than Windows 11

Microsoft has finally fixed a problem with its store app that has preceded Windows 11.

Windows Central

Windows 10 Mobile’s app store bites the dust, half a decade after support ended

Someone must have finally pulled the plug, as five years after support officially ended, the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has stopped working properly.

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