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Microsoft accused of "quietly wrapping apps... with some malware-looking .NET executable wrapper," but tech giant says it's just a new Store installer

Microsoft just changed how you install apps through the web-based version of the Microsoft Store. The new experience reduces the required number of clicks but has caused some controversy.

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Valheim's Ashlands biome update makes my favorite survival game even better, and you can play it now in public testing

After a long wait, Iron Gate's next big Valheim update is here and available to play in public testing.

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Windows 11 just got a major speed boost — here’s how

The Microsoft Store is getting faster on Windows 11, and now you might want to use it to download apps.

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The Microsoft Store gets a turbo boost in new update, promising speedier and sleeker performance

Microsoft Store's version 22403 brings significant performance upgrades, promising faster loading times and a smoother user experience, aiming for greater overall user satisfaction for the app.

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Here's how you can make the Microsoft Store 40% faster with just a few clicks

An update to the Microsoft Store makes pages load 40% faster on average and brings several other performance improvements. The latest update is now generally available following a brief period of testing among Insiders.

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Microsoft pinches one of the best macOS features for Windows 11 – here are three other ideas it should steal from Apple

I hate it when Microsoft tries to be Apple – but a new macOS-inspired device management feature in Windows 11 sounds great.

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The newest Fallout game is FREE right now for Xbox and PC until May 15 so don't miss it once you're done binging the show

Can't get enough Fallout, having binged the show? The latest game in the series, Fallout 76, can be yours completely free right now thanks to Amazon Prime.

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Employees spill some secret changes coming in a future Microsoft Store update

An updated version of the Microsoft Store is now in testing among Insiders. The update improves the speed of the store in several key areas and reduces loading times.

Windows Central

Windows 11 transparent taskbar: Give your Windows desktop a clean new look for spring

The Windows 11 taskbar, whether you have it centered or left-aligned, can look bulky at the bottom of your screen — so make it transparent instead!

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Microsoft introduces the ability to play purchased Xbox games via the cloud through Boosteroid

Xbox and Boosteroid just announced a new slate of games coming to the service. Not only will owners of Game Pass get to play these, but people who outright own them as well.

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One of the best hidden gems of 2023 is now on Xbox, and it's my favorite game of the year so far

I finally played Mediterranea Inferno, one of the highest-rated indie releases of 2023. This incredibly written, aggressively colorful game absolutely blew me away.

Windows Central

Palworld devs accidentally patch the tower boss capture glitch with v0.1.5.0: "We apologize for inadvertently fixing a bug"

An exploit that allowed Palworld players to catch tower bosses has been fixed in a new update, but the devs say it was accidental.

Windows Central

Microsoft Store now lets you instantly try games without downloading them - and it might mean I finally use it

Microsoft Store introduces Instant Games for Windows, allowing users to play without downloads and offering a quick, casual gaming experience.

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Nice — Microsoft Store rolling out new 'Arcade' section with dozens of free, no-download games to more users

The Microsoft Store has a game collection that can be played without a download and shows more commitment to the casual gaming audience.

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How To Watch Past Lives Online And Stream The Academy Award-Nominated Movie From Anywhere Now

Celine Song’s multi award-nominated feature film has finally arrived on streaming. Read here for how to watch Past Lives online and from anywhere with a Paramount Plus subscription.

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Windows 10 apps break after Microsoft Store update, no fix in sight yet

Microsoft Store update breaks Windows 10 apps, and there's no fix in sight as of yet.

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Palworld update addresses several bugs and crashes on Xbox and Microsoft Store PC

Pocket Pair has released another post-launch patch for Palworld, this time addressing several game-breaking bugs.

Windows Central

Does Palworld have cross-platform play and cross-progression?

Palworld is blowing up the internet right now, but can you play it with friends on other platforms? Here's what you need to know.

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Best tips to increase your computer performance on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can perform many tweaks to increase performance from something as simple as restarting the PC, to disabling specific features, to running specific system settings, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

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Palworld's plain worse on the Microsoft Store and Game Pass right now—devs say they're 'at the mercy of the certification', making for slower hotfixes

Full Steam ahead.

Windows Central

Palworld dev explains Steam and Xbox differences, missing features: "We're really at the mercy of the certification here"

Pocketpair, Palworld's dev, has explained why the Xbox version is missing features the Steam one has.

Windows Central

Palworld breaks 1 million concurrent players on Steam and rockets onto its top 5 all-time most played games list, blowing past Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 [UPDATED]

Just days after launch, Palworld is already breaking Steam records and blowing up the internet.

TechRadar

Microsoft Store update brings a useful way to more easily find Windows 11 apps and games you’ll enjoy

Microsoft has been working hard on the store this year, and this is another handy change.

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Microsoft prioritizes the discoverability of new apps and games on the Microsoft Store for Windows 11

Microsoft is testing a new feature in the Microsoft Store that surfaces new apps and games on the home page. The platform will deprioritize apps you've already installed on your device, enhancing the discoverability of new apps.

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How to watch the Monsterverse movies and shows in order: Godzilla, Kong, more

Here's how to watch the new Godzilla and King Kong Monsterverse movies and TV shows, and in the right order

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