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Microsoft responds to controversial store policy change
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft has clarified its stance about legitimate open-source and generally free apps on the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft Store killing open-source app sales, angering developers (Updated)
By Sean Endicott published
Upcoming Microsoft Store policies will prevent the sale of open-source apps, and they could have unintended consequences.
Microsoft testing store improvements on Windows 11, including smarter update experience
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft's most recent Insider build of Windows 11 includes several improvements to the Microsoft Store. Most notably, the store will now hold off on updating an app to prevent you from losing work.
Here are the best Windows apps, according to the Microsoft Store App Awards
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft held a community vote to select the best Microsoft Store applications. The results are in! Here are the winners.
Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is getting new cross-device 'Restore Apps' feature and more
By Zac Bowden last updated
The Microsoft Store is getting some big updates in the coming months for both end-users and developers!
Microsoft opens voting for best Windows apps
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft recently opened voting for its Microsoft Store App Awards 2022. The company is looking for the best apps on PCs and has three categories of apps to vote on.
New Microsoft Store now available on HoloLens and Surface Hub
By Sean Endicott last updated
The new Microsoft Store initially launched on Windows 11 and later made its way to Windows 10. Now, it's available on Surface Hub and HoloLens.
Official (and legendary) PuTTY and Audacity apps land in the Microsoft Store
By Daniel Rubino published
Two classic Windows apps from the great year 2000 are now available on the Microsoft Store: PuTTY and Audacity.
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