Windows 11 might not update if you have these apps
A bug that borks your PC on a new Windows update is a familiar headache for many of us. It’s gotten less frequent in the last few years thanks to Microsoft being a little more…
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How to run Windows apps on a Mac without installing Windows
There are a number of options available that allow you to install Windows on your Mac – either using Boot Camp on older Macs with Intel processors, or using virtualization programs such as Parallels Desktop…
iOS 18.2 will let you change your default apps for calls, messaging, and more
Apple has a contentious relationship with allowing users to choose default apps on iPhone and iPad, and it has been the subject of a lot of legal action around the world. Imagine our surprise, then,…
Warning! Windows 11’s huge 2024 update removes these features and apps
Microsoft has now released the shipping version of the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), the year’s major feature update for Windows 11. But there’s a price to pay: when Microsoft begins installing Windows 11 24H2…
Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps
Enlarge / The Windows App runs on Windows, but also macOS, iOS/iPadOS, web browsers, and Android. Microsoft Microsoft announced today that it’s releasing a new app called Windows App as an app for Windows that…
How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11’s Start menu
One of the more annoying things about Windows 11 is that the operating system displays ads in the Start menu for promoted apps and services from the Microsoft Store. The good news is, you can…
How to turn off annoying Windows notifications for individual apps
The notifications at the bottom right of the Windows desktop screen can be practical. If you’re waiting for an important e-mail, for example, you don’t need to keep opening the mail program to look for…
Microsoft makes good on promise to speed up Windows 11 apps
Over the past few years, Microsoft has been pushing to migrate UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps to the newer Windows App SDK. The transition hasn’t been completely smooth, though, and the company has been catching…
Third-party email apps are about to lose access to Outlook emails
If you’re one of the many people out there who uses a third-party email app to access Microsoft’s Outlook email service, you may need to start looking for an alternative email program soon. As Neowin…
Go on and nominate your favorite apps for Microsoft’s Store Awards 2024
With Store Awards 2024, Microsoft wants to know what you think the best apps are in the Microsoft Store, reports Windows Central. Both developers and users can nominate apps — including their own — and…