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I used ChatGPT Tasks to track video game deals and these 2 discounts were too good to pass up

With ChatGPT Tasks, I set up automated gaming discount alerts that the chatbot carried out—this led me to discovering two awesome video game deals that I just couldn’t pass up.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 27

“Your apps should update themselves” — Winget-AutoUpdate is the missing piece for automatic app updates on Windows 11

Winget-AutoUpdate automates app updates on Windows 11, eliminating manual commands and giving winget users full control.

Windows Central · Apr 26

Microsoft says, for once, Windows update isn't to blame for Galaxy Book4 laptops losing access to C: drive — the Galaxy Connect app was the culprit, and it's been taken down from Microsoft Store

Microsoft and Samsung investigated a widely reported issue with Galaxy Book 4 devices and said the Galaxy Connect app was the culprit. These laptops were losing access to the C: drive and, initially, people thought it had something to do with Windows Update. Microsoft has posted recovery steps for those…

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 24

Microsoft brings Windows restore to more enterprise devices - so you don't have to worry about continuous backups

Windows Backup for Organizations now prompts users at first sign-in to reinstate previous settings and app configurations.

TechRadar · Feb 27

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

You can now find, install, and update Microsoft Store apps using a command prompt on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. No GUI required.

Windows Central · Feb 12

FM26 Update 26.1.3 Brings Back Pass Maps, Match AI Tweaks, and Stability Fixes

Football Manager 26 has received a new update, with version 26.1.3 now available across Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, as well as on FM26 Console.

Operation Sports · Feb 11

Signal finally lands on the Microsoft Store, giving Windows 11 and 10 a long‑overdue win

Signal Private Messenger can now be searched for and downloaded on Windows PCs directly via the Microsoft Store.

Windows Central · Feb 9

Microsoft quietly kills off 3D Viewer app — the Mixed Reality-era app will disappear from the Microsoft Store later this year

Microsoft has moved its 3D Viewer app onto the deprecated list, and it's expected to disappear from the Microsoft Store in July 2026. I have some suggestions as to what you can use instead.

Windows Central · Feb 4

Xbox has a shovelware problem — 40% of 2025 releases were Gamerscore spam, according to a new report

New data from TrueAchievements reveals that nearly 40% of Xbox games released in 2025 were spam titles designed around easy Gamerscore. The report highlights growing storefront clutter and Gamerscore inflation.

Windows Central · Jan 25

Microsoft’s new developer tool aims to make bringing apps to Windows 11 far easier, potentially boosting the platform’s app ecosystem

Microsoft is making it easier to build for Windows 11 with the WinApp CLI, a tool designed to help cross-platform developers access native APIs and the Microsoft Store.

Windows Central · Jan 22