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Microsoft takes a swing at Ninite with its own multi-app install package feature powered by the Microsoft Store

The online Microsoft Store now supports creating a single install package for multiple apps at once, similar to Ninite, but powered by the Microsoft Store.

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Xbox PC Game Pass crackdown breaks family setup — wiping child save files and disabling parental controls (UPDATE)

A quiet policy shift has broken a long-used family setup on PC, risking parental controls and wiping saves without warning.

Windows Central

Superball Arrives Today on Xbox and Steam - Free to Play

Logoi Games and Pathea Games have launched Superball, a free-to-play multiplayer hero sports ball game that made a surprise debut during today’s ID@Xbox x IGN Showcase. The game is available on Steam and the Microsoft Store on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass Essential.

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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.

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What is Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 and why does it expire in 2032 and not in 2025?

Windows 10 end of life may be here, but Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 has support until 2032.

TechRadar

12 Essential Windows 11 tweaks to supercharge your ASUS ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld

Apply these 12 essential Windows 11 tweaks to get the most out of your ASUS ROG Xbox Ally. From power modes and GPU settings to refresh rate and AMD performance features, learn how to optimize your handheld for a better gaming experience.

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5 things I wish I knew about Windows 11 when I upgraded from Windows 10

These simple tips should help make your time with Windows 11 a lot more enjoyable.

Tom’s Guide

Apple's latest macOS feature taunts Windows users — why do Windows 11 widgets feel like abandonware?

Apple just added a new sports widget to macOS, while Windows 11 widgets remain neglected, buried behind MSN news feeds and poor app support.

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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Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge

As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

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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.

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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.

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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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uBlock Origin stopped working on Microsoft Edge — here's how to get it back

uBlock Origin vanished from Microsoft Edge after a mistake, but it’s back. Here’s why it happened and how to restore the extension.

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How to change system language on Windows 11 or Windows 10

On Windows 11 or 10, you can use these easy steps to change the system default language on your computer without reinstallation.

Windows Central

This classic Call of Duty title has returned to the Microsoft Store — it had been removed over hacking concerns

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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Windows 11 feature to resume Android apps on your PC is finally incoming - and I think this will be a great addition

Windows 11 is getting a nifty ability to let you pick up where you left off with apps on your Android phone.

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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.

Windows Central

Microsoft commits to improve gaming on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs — "We’re developing new features that will enable more games to be played on Arm"

Microsoft has announced an update to the Xbox app that enables the ability to download Xbox PC games on Arm-based devices, while also committing to improving gaming on Arm devices as a whole.

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Gamers celebrate as Microsoft bans exploitative bundle tactics

New rules ban bundle spamming and gamerscore grabs, cleaning up the Microsoft Store.

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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

Can I play Grounded 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other handheld gaming PCs?

Grounded 2 has arrived in early access with a brand-new map, a new chapter of the story, and a whole lot of (literal) bugs. But how does it play on handhelds?

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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.

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