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Windows 11 will soon lose the Maps app forever, affecting dozens of users — RIP a Windows Phone relic

Microsoft will remove the Windows Maps app from the Microsoft Store in July 2025, marking the end of a legacy app dating back to Windows Phone.

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Two of my least favorite things about the Microsoft Store are about to get fixed

Two of my least favorite things about the Microsoft Store are about to get fixed

A major Microsoft Store update will improve downloads, game installs, and theme browsing. Plus, new AI Hub for Copilot+ PCs is rolling out.

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Popular Day One journal app finally lands on Windows

Popular Day One journal app finally lands on Windows

Popular journal app "Day One" now has a Windows 11 app available through the Microsoft Store. Day One has been available on macOS, iOS, Android, and the web for years, and it now has an app for PCs.

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Xbox "Adaptive Joystick" launched at Microsoft Ability Summit — Now available exclusively in the Microsoft Store

Microsoft celebrates its commitment to invest in accessibility during the 15th annual Microsoft Ability Summit by launching the Xbox Adaptive Joystick to the Microsoft Store.

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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.

Don't buy Forza Horizon 5 again on PS5 just yet, it's missing one crucial feature

Forza Horizon 5 is officially coming to PlayStation 5 on April 29, and that's great for the game. However, it's also missing a feature that hurts existing players.

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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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Microsoft's new Edge Add-ons site might keep you away from the Chrome Web Store

Microsoft's new Edge Add-ons site might keep you away from the Chrome Web Store

The Edge Add-ons site, a Microsoft webpage dedicated to browser extensions and themes, just got a significant revamp. The update makes it easier to find your favorite extensions and themes.

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We need a Snapdragon X-powered gaming handheld sooner rather than later — How Qualcomm can challenge the Steam Deck

We need a Snapdragon X-powered gaming handheld sooner rather than later — How Qualcomm can challenge the Steam Deck

Having compared gaming performance on the Steam Deck with a Snapdragon X Plus laptop, it's clear we need to see these chips in handhelds soon.

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This Microsoft Store update will let you save 100GB of space for games with a couple clicks

This Microsoft Store update will let you save 100GB of space for games with a couple clicks

Microsoft is testing an option that will allow you to install individual components for some games through the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.

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Ubuntu on WSL doesn't have to rely on the Microsoft Store any longer

Ubuntu on WSL doesn't have to rely on the Microsoft Store any longer

Canonical has announced that Ubuntu for WSL will be moving to the new tar-based distribution model.

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Microsoft replaces free wallpaper website with an unorganized mess in the Microsoft Store

Microsoft replaces free wallpaper website with an unorganized mess in the Microsoft Store

Microsoft will soon retire its website for downloading free themes and wallpapers. Instead, the company will promote a themes section within the Microsoft Store.

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'Ninja Gaiden 2 Black' highlights a major on-going issue with Xbox / PC Game Pass

'Ninja Gaiden 2 Black' highlights a major on-going issue with Xbox / PC Game Pass

Yesterday's Xbox Developer_Direct was awesome, but players grabbing the shadow-dropped remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black on PC Game Pass are in for an annoying shock.

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I'm a gaming free agent with money to burn. Help me pick between PC, Xbox, and PS5.

I'm a gaming free agent with money to burn. Help me pick between PC, Xbox, and PS5.

I've decided to get back into gaming but can't choose between PC, Xbox, and PS5. This is the first part of a series in which I'll explore each platform and ask for help picking the best one.

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Got a new laptop with Windows 11 in S Mode? Let’s break down what that means (and how to switch it off if it’s not for you)

Discover Windows 11's S Mode: its security and performance perks, limitations, and simple steps to switch it off for full Windows 11 functionality.

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More Call of Duty titles have been added to the Xbox app for PC, signaling a launch to Game Pass could be soon

Another selection of older Call of Duty titles has surfaced on the Microsoft Store, are they coming to Game Pass?

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Microsoft launches Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 — connect your PC to your Meta Quest headset!

The Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 is now available in preview, and lets you connect up to three virtual monitors with your Meta Quest headset.

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Some long-awaited classic Activision-Blizzard games just appeared on the Microsoft Store, could Xbox be getting another Game Pass injection?

Call of Duty + United Offensive, Call of Duty 2, and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have appeared on the Microsoft Store, so will they come to Xbox Game Pass?

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Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PC?

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the first new Indy game on Xbox since 2009, but is it on PC, too?

Finally! Windows 11’s Microsoft Store will soon let you update non-Microsoft apps

Windows 11’s Microsoft Store will soon be able to update third-party apps, making it easier to manage updates for installed apps.

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The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful

The Microsoft Store will soon be able to update apps that aren't hosted on Microsoft's store servers.

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Unlocking the Full Potential: Understanding Windows 10 Pro License Key

Windows 10 Pro is one of the most widely used operating systems, renowned for its advanced features, robust security, and superior performance. To access all its benefits, users need a valid Windows 10 Pro license key . This article explores ...

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This is your LAST chance to buy one of the best Xbox games in a decade before it disappears forever

Forza Horizon 4 is only days away from its End-of-Life date, and today may be your last chance to buy it on sale before it disappears from digital storefronts forever.

Windows 11 gets more adverts – and we’re not sure what’s going on with the latest ads, but they’re rather bewildering

Microsoft tries to persuade you to make some unlikely purchases in a new spin on Windows 11 adverts.

Can’t uninstall or update your Microsoft Store apps? Weird Windows 10 bug has just been fixed, thankfully

Ever had Windows 10 insist that you can’t remove an app? This has happened to some people, but fortunately, there’s a fix.

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