Microsoft is significantly lowering the barrier to entry for its Windows app ecosystem by eliminating the $99 registration fee for company developer accounts.
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Microsoft expands Windows 11 policy that lets IT admins dynamically remove preinstalled apps, adding broader control and rollout via a recent update.
Here are the top ten Windows 11 and 10 applications you may find useful during your daily computer usage.
Microsoft has introduced a dedicated Command-Line Interface (CLI) for the Microsoft Store, allowing anyone to manage apps directly via the terminal.
Microsoft has given up on its VR/AR efforts in Windows long ago, with one key piece still standing in Windows 10 and 11. However, its days are also numbered, as Microsoft is killing it too.
Yet another bug in Windows 11 has left users unable to open apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, as they are greeted with error code 0x803F8001.
The new WhatsApp client for Windows 10 and 11 is universally hated by almost everyone. Fortunately, you can go back to the previous version, at least for now.
The Microsoft Store app on Windows 11 and 10 has received plenty of new features over the course of the year, so here is a recap of everything new.
Microsoft today confirmed that it has enabled a potential performance and resource hogging feature by default on Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, as well as in Server 2025.
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 and 10 has grown a lot over the last few years, but some important things are still missing. Here are five.
Microsoft is adding a new section dedicated to Windows customization where you can download "curated theme packs."
The winners of Microsoft's annual Microsoft Store Awards are here, celebrating "outstanding applications that elevate user experiences."
In new preview builds of Windows 11, Microsoft has started adding Microsoft Store app updates to Windows Update.
For those with incompatible Windows 10 PCs, Microsoft is offering a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to provide security patches for another year.
In addition to two new Windows 11 builds, Microsoft is rolling out a fresh Microsoft Store update with Microsoft 365 Copilot agents and an easier way to launch downloaded apps.
Microsoft has revised Store policies for Windows app developers, adding more information on important topics like child safety, generative AI, and more.
Microsoft has made it free for individual developers to join the Microsoft Store for free, reducing the friction to getting started on the platform.
A recent Microsoft Store update on Windows 11 and 10 took away an important feature, forcing users to settle for a compromise.
PowerToys is a great productivity suite that can also be a helpful tool when troubleshooting various Windows problems.
Today marks the end of Microsoft's efforts to sell movies and TV shows. The company killed its store for good.
Windows 11 gets an important update to its stock apps, which will significantly improve the user experience and security.
Microsoft is currently testing a native option to remove several default apps that come bundled with 25H2.
250 million customers use the Microsoft Store each month, and Microsoft is improving their experience with new features, better recommendations, Copilot, and more.
If you use Notion on a Windows PC, you can now download the app from a new, trusted, and more convenient source.
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 and 10 is getting a lot of important changes, including the long-awaited "last updated," free developer registration, and other upgrades.
Microsoft is testing a new change in the Windows 11 Start menu Search and users are not a fan of it at all.
This new availability simplifies installation and updates for developers and IT teams. It also comes with Intune integration for easier deployment.
Microsoft has finally shared ways to fix a six-year-old "0x80131500" error affecting the Store.
Microsoft is introducing a new version of the AI Hub in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 to help users discover "magical AI experiences."
Microsoft is testing a new Microsoft Store feature for Windows users that allows them to choose what parts of the game are downloaded.
If you want to test preview versions of Files, a popular file manager for Windows, you can now download the preview version from the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft has released a new preview version of the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, which makes it easier to update Win32 apps.
The Microsoft Store app on Windows 10 and 11 received plenty of updates during the last few months. Here are the most notable ones.
Microsoft has removed several Widgets from the Store, including To Do, Microsoft 365 Feed, Calendar, and more, but it's for the good.
Microsoft has released the Bing Wallpaper app in the Microsoft Store allowing users to set the daily Bing homepage images as their desktop wallpaper.
Microsoft Store is offering Black Friday and Cyber Week deals on Surface devices, Xbox consoles and accessories, and select games.
Microsoft is getting rid of the Arcade section of the Microsoft Store that houses instant games starting November 14.
Microsoft has partnered with Tencent to bring Android apps and games to Windows 11 users in China. This partnership allows Chinese Windows Insiders to access a wide range of Android games.
Microsoft is retiring its Paint 3D app today, November 4th. Despite initial high expectations, the app failed to gain popularity and will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft has revealed Windows apps that won the Microsoft Store Awards 2024 in 14 different categories.
Microsoft wants to end printer driver headaches with Windows Ready Print
Microsoft explains why PowerToys 0.100.0 is faster and slimmer, there are new features too
Windows 11 KB5094126 June 2026 Patch Tuesday update now available to download
