Microsoft's Smart App Control used to be pointless, but it's about to become a lot more usable. Here's what's changing.

PCWorld highlights Winhance, a free open-source tool that simplifies removing Windows 11 bloatware, ads, and unwanted pre-installed applications through an easy-to-use interface.

You can now find, install, and update Microsoft Store apps using a command prompt on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. No GUI ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's updated Xbox app for Windows PCs and handhelds unifies game libraries from Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, Battle.net, and GOG into a single interface. It enables seamless browsing, ...

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Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent ...

Microsoft has started testing new postgame recaps on its Xbox PC app that will appear at the end of some play sessions.

Windows 11 is testing a taskbar feature that lets you share app windows directly with Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot and ...

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The Windows Backup app is a new addition to the already feature-rich suite of apps that allows you to configure backups for your files, settings, credentials, and apps to your OneDrive account. It is ...

The Xbox app is now a launcher for all of your PC games. The Xbox app is now a launcher for all of your PC games. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, ...