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This Microsoft Store update will let you save 100GB of space for games with a couple clicks
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Microsoft is testing an option that will allow you to install individual components for some games through the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.

Ubuntu on WSL doesn't have to rely on the Microsoft Store any longer
By Richard Devine published
Software Canonical has announced that Ubuntu for WSL will be moving to the new tar-based distribution model.

Microsoft replaces free wallpaper website with an unorganized mess in the Microsoft Store
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Microsoft will soon retire its website for downloading free themes and wallpapers. Instead, the company will promote a themes section within the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft is shutting down its flagship retail storefront in the UK — cuts lease short in the heart of London
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft Microsoft's flagship UK "Experience Centre" storefront in London will close its doors next month, the company has confirmed.

Bluesky gets a lovely new (unofficial) app on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Take a look DarkSky for BlueSky is a new third-party client for the popular social media platform. DarkSky just launched in preview on Windows 11.

The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful
By Zac Bowden published
Better updates The Microsoft Store will soon be able to update apps that aren't hosted on Microsoft's store servers.

Use Black Friday to get some free cash with this Xbox gift card deal
By Jennifer Young published
FREE(ISH) CASH This Black Friday, take advantage of a deal on Xbox gift cards at Newegg, where you can grab a $100 card for just $88 using a code and squeeze extra savings at the Microsoft Store.

The Microsoft Store lost this feature just 9 months after launch
By Sean Endicott published
Farewell The Microsoft Store just launched its Instant Games experience that lets you play roughly 70 games without having to download or install them.
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