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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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Microsoft will no longer sell movies or TV shows on PCs or Xbox — what happens to the stuff you bought

Microsoft is shutting down its movie and tv storefront. Here's where your movies are going.

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Microsoft kills Movies & TV storefront on Windows and Xbox — here's what will happen to your purchased media

After 12 years, Microsoft is shutting down its storefront that let Windows and Xbox users buy or rent Movies & TV shows natively on the platform.

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Just days after joining Game Pass, the Xbox PC edition of Call of Duty: WW2 is taken offline for "an issue"

Call of Duty: WWII launched on Xbox and PC Game Pass just a few days ago, but RCE hackers wasted no time hitting new players with exploits and taking over PCs. The Call of Duty team has temporarily taken the PC edition of WWII offline to investigate the exploits, but…

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Every Xbox and PC game announced during the Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest in 2025

Another Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest has came and went, and I kept track of every Xbox and PC game announcement in one place: here.

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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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The next big Silent HIll game is coming to Xbox and PC sooner than you think

Silent Hill f, a brand-new entry in the legendary horror franchise, is officially coming to Xbox, PC, and PlayStation later this year, and there's a new trailer.

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No More Nagging Pop-Ups: Windows Users in Europe Can Now Delete Edge, Bing, and the Microsoft Store

Microsoft is rolling out significant Windows changes in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Digital Markets Act.

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A glorious day: Microsoft finally gives up pestering EU users about Edge

Chalk another one up to the Digital Markets Act.

PC Gamer

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.

Windows Central

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.

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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.

TechRadar

Windows 11 gets more AI upgrades we didn’t ask for – as Copilot pops up on the desktop and Microsoft Store

Like it or not, you’re getting more ways to use Copilot in Windows 11 in the form of shortcuts on the desktop, and AI helping to sell you stuff in the Microsoft Store.

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Microsoft's next Windows update isn't at all what users were searching for

Windows users wanted a better way to search, but all Microsoft found was feature creep

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Microsoft unveils "new generation of Windows experiences" — here's what's on the way to Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft just announced major Windows 11 and Copilot+ PC updates, adding a bunch of exclusive features and AI capabilities.

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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

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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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.

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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

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

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

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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