Until now, it was always possible to disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store permanently and without exception. It was convenient for users who wanted to stay on older versions of apps.

Like Windows Update, you can’t permanently disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store anymore. The Store removed the persistent on/off switch and now only lets you pause updates for 1–5 ...

It's been revealed today that Microsoft is working to combat "bundle spam" on the Xbox Store, issuing a new set of rules for developers and publishers to address the "large number of complaints from ...

GitHub Copilot Pro now supports GPT-5 in VS Code. A 30-day trial lets you test premium models for free. Add your OpenAI key to bypass Copilot restriction. First, open VS Code. Click the little Copilot ...

Microsoft said Wednesday it’s looking to refresh its flexible work guidelines, in response to media reports that it may be getting serious about in-person work. A new policy, that could go into effect ...

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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 ...

According to a new support document (spotted by Windows Latest), Microsoft plans to end support for Office applications installed through the Microsoft Store. Starting October 2025, those versions of ...

Effectively immediately, Microsoft is no longer allowing users to purchase or rent movies and TV shows through its app for Windows PC systems and Xbox consoles. The sudden pull-of-the-plug comes ...

Microsoft says it’ll likely sign the European Commission’s AI Code of Practice. Companies like OpenAI and Mistral are already signatories of the code. Microsoft is still investing in AI, even using AI ...

Microsoft is exiting the market for selling and renting TV and movies across its platforms. There was no reason given for the abrupt change, with Microsoft simply posting the news on a support page on ...