No disrespect to the Microsoft Store, but it’s not the most exciting place to discover new Windows software. Peruse Microsoft’s official app store and you’ll mostly find the obvious, with apps like ...

Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows Intelligence, an email newsletter that brings the latest Windows news, tips, and tricks to inboxes each week. He's also the former editor-in-chief of How-To Geek ...

In a clear dig at rival Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp. today published a series of principles for its Windows 10 store that includes fair pricing and not restricting developers on in-app purchases. The ...

Microsoft's goal for the Windows app store was to make it easy to find and download apps, which sounds simple but was a challenge given the array of programs likely to pop up. Lance Whitney ...

Microsoft has rebuilt its web version of the Microsoft Store from the ground up with a new UI and easier ways to find apps. Microsoft has rebuilt its web version of the Microsoft Store from the ground ...

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The Windows app store has taken many forms over the years, first launching with Windows 8 in 2012 as the "Windows Store," a marketplace for "modern" apps that never fully materialized. The store was ...