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Dislike the look of Windows 11? The Microsoft Store is your unlikely savior.

Windows 11 users frustrated with its look now have an easier way to customize it, thanks to a new Themes section in the Microsoft Store.

Windows Central · Dec 11, 2025

Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late

Microsoft just doesn’t get PC gamers and its plans to fix Windows 11 won’t stop the rise of SteamOS.

TechRadar · Dec 11, 2025

Can the Xbox Series X play Blu-ray movies?

How to watch movies on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

GamesRadar · Dec 10, 2025

Microsoft adds new "app updates" page to Windows 11's Settings app for updating certain apps using Windows Update

A new "app updates" page has appeared in the Windows Settings app on Windows 11 in the latest preview builds, providing the ability to update apps using Windows Update.

Windows Central · Nov 26, 2025

Uninstalling apps on Windows 11 is about to get much easier — and it’s long overdue

Microsoft is rolling out a handy uninstall option inside the Store library, giving Windows 11 users a faster way to remove apps without digging into Settings.

Windows Central · Nov 25, 2025

Microsoft built a Windows 11 shell for Xbox and gaming — so why can’t we get one for phones?

They called me mad, they called me crazy. But hear me out. What if we had a Windows 11 "shell"-style experience for smartphones and tablets? It's time to go full circle, Microsoft.

Windows Central · Nov 21, 2025

Fortnite for Xbox PC and Xbox Ally devices is currently broken for many — but a fix is on the way (Update: Fixed!)

Epic Games' big Xbox PC store debut has hit something of a snag, with the download button only offering a 10MB broken executable rather than the full game.

Windows Central · Nov 18, 2025

I'm re-reviewing the Xbox Ally after a month of daily use — Everything I love, desperately want fixed, and why it really is an Xbox

The Xbox Ally has totally changed my gaming habits, and honestly, other leisure habits too. But the criticisms are valid, particularly so if you're trying to use this more like a PC than an "Xbox."

Windows Central · Nov 17, 2025

A brilliant new app makes your Xbox Ally look cleaner with proper Steam artwork

Your Xbox Ally finally looks like a real storefront powered by proper artwork.

Windows Central · Nov 11, 2025

'Silent Hill 2' for Xbox leaks on the Microsoft Store — here's how it also hints at an upcoming November Xbox showcase 🤔

A new store listing seemingly proves the Xbox version of Silent Hill 2 is imminent, with a November 21 release date. Could this also reveal Xbox's upcoming partner preview event?

Windows Central · Nov 8, 2025