Topic: microsoft store
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Windows 11 Store Adds Ninite-Style Bulk App Installer
The Microsoft Store web version now allows Windows 11 users to create a single installer package for downloading and installing up to 16 applications simultaneously, streamlining the setup of new computers. This feature resembles third-party tools like Ninite and is currently limited to a curated...
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Microsoft Store Now Lets Developers Publish Apps for Free
Microsoft has removed all fees for developers to publish apps on the Microsoft Store, making it free globally with just a personal account. This policy contrasts with competitors like Apple and Google, who still charge annual or one-time fees for their developer programs. The change aims to incre...
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Xbox Countdown Sale 2025: Over 2,000 Games on Sale Now
The Xbox Countdown Sale 2025 is live, offering the platform's final major digital discount event of the year with over two thousand games on sale. The sale includes many standout releases from the past year, giving players a last chance to expand their collections before the new year. Discounts c...
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11 Must-Keep vs. 11 Must-Ditch Windows Apps on a Fresh Install
A fresh Windows 11 installation includes many pre-installed applications, and users now have the freedom to uninstall most of them to declutter their system and enhance their workflow. Essential applications to keep include the Microsoft Store for updates, Edge as a capable browser, Snipping Tool...
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Xbox Black Friday 2025: 2,000+ Games on Sale
The Xbox Black Friday 2025 sale is now live, featuring significant discounts on over two thousand games, including major 2025 releases, making it an ideal time for gamers to expand their collections affordably. Notable discounted titles in the promotion include EA Sports FC 26 Standard Edition, N...
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5 Must-Try Free Windows Apps You're Missing
Many powerful and free Windows utilities exist outside the official store, including tools for search, clipboard management, and file handling. Everything provides near-instant file searching, Ditto offers an advanced, searchable clipboard history, and Paint.NET is a capable, lightweight image ed...
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Silent Hill 2 Remake Release Date Leaks via Microsoft Store
Speculation about the Silent Hill 2 Remake's release date has grown after a Microsoft Store listing, now removed, suggested a planned launch on November 21st for Xbox consoles. The Xbox version will include a Deluxe Edition with digital extras like an artbook and soundtrack, but it may not suppor...
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Xbox Series X Game Drops to $7 for Limited Time
The Xbox Series X version of *The Callisto Protocol* is on a rare 90% discount to $7 via Amazon, but stock is limited and selling out quickly. The 2022 survival-horror game is a spiritual successor to *Dead Space* with mixed reviews, offering about 10-12 hours of atmospheric sci-fi horror gamepla...
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Unlock Windows' Built-In Package Manager for Safer Downloads
Windows Package Manager (Winget) is a built-in command-line tool for Windows 11 that streamlines finding and installing software from trusted repositories, enhancing security and efficiency over traditional web searches. It sources applications from the Microsoft Store and a curated GitHub reposi...
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Preorder the New Xbox Wireless Controllers: 3 Breaker Series Designs
Microsoft has launched the Breaker series of Xbox Wireless controllers, featuring three distinct designs priced at $79.99 each, with availability starting September 9 and preorders currently open. The lineup includes the Ice Breaker with cool blue and white tones, the Storm Breaker in a monochrom...
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Windows 11 25H2 Update Nears Public Release
The Windows 11 25H2 update is in its final testing phase and nearing public release, having moved to the Release Preview Channel. This update resets the security update timeline, providing two years of security support and sharing a servicing branch with the 24H2 release. It includes backend impr...
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Xbox EVP: We Won't Abandon First-Party Games
Microsoft's handheld gaming strategy centers on delivering a consistent, controller-first Xbox software experience on partner hardware, prioritizing seamless ecosystem integration over proprietary device manufacturing. A key innovation is a custom Windows interface that boots directly into the Xb...
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Critical Windows Notepad Flaw (CVE-2026-20841) Enables RCE via Markdown
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-20841) in Windows Notepad, stemming from its new Markdown support, allowed remote code execution via malicious links in Markdown files. Exploitation required user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link, but was made easier as Markdown files are often perce...
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Windows 11's Special Arm Edition: Built for New PCs
Microsoft is releasing a specialized Windows 11 version (26H1) exclusively for new hardware, starting with PCs using Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors, to optimize for Arm-based architecture. This 26H1 version is a parallel branch; it won't be offered as an update to existing PCs, and devi...
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Windows 11 Start Menu: Why It Changed & How to Use It
A new Windows 11 Start menu update (KB5067036) began rolling out in October 2025, changing its size, layout, and app locations, which users can expedite via settings or tools like ViVeTool. The redesigned menu features three areas (Pinned, Recommended, All) with the All apps list now immediately ...
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HP and Dell Block Built-in HEVC Support on Laptops
Many modern HP and Dell laptops cannot play HEVC/H.265 video in web browsers despite having processors with built-in hardware support, creating a user experience gap. HP and Dell have disabled HEVC hardware acceleration on select business-class models, with HP disclosing this in documentation whi...
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Preorder the Xbox Fallout Pip-Boy Controller Now
Microsoft has released a special-edition Fallout Pip-Boy Xbox controller for preorder at a discounted price, which is also customizable through Xbox Design Labs. The controller's design is inspired by the iconic Pip-Boy from the games, featuring themed aesthetics while maintaining the standard fu...
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Test Your Internet Speed in Seconds with This Windows 11 Tool
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that lets users start a network speed test directly from the taskbar, simplifying a process that usually requires a browser and third-party site. The tool, available to Windows Insiders, opens the Bing website to display download/upload speeds and lat...
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