app management

You know the feeling: you’re in the groove, working away, when suddenly that one application refuses to budge. Your cursor transforms into the iconic spinning wheel of doom, your patience wears thin, and memories of forcibly restarting your computer in the Windows XP era come flooding back like...

There’s a certain magic in watching a piece of software lock up right as you have an unsaved document open, isn’t there? In the world of computers, unresponsiveness isn’t just a minor nuisance; it’s practically a rite of passage. Anyone who has spent more than a few months on Windows knows the...

It’s astonishing how much of modern life depends on the patient, unglamorous labor performed by our laptops. From the moment we open the lid—caffeinated beverage in hand—they shoulder the burden of our work, hobbies, games, communication, and sometimes even stand in as a one-device home server...

Moving from one Galaxy to another should feel like a leap into the future, not an obstacle course of irritating interruptions and lackluster defaults. For years, Samsung’s smartphones have impressed with their hardware prowess, but if you’re not willing to wade into the ever-thickening swamp of...

If you’ve ever spent a groggy Monday morning squinting at your Windows 11 Start Menu, wondering why it’s showing you three PowerPoint decks, two random apps you never installed, and “Tips” you never wanted, you are not alone. The Start Menu, iconic as it may be, has become—for many users—a...

I don't mean "grouping", which seems to be something to do with turning off the labels and nothing to do with groups. I mean.... I have 5 apps open, one of them has three windows. They're joined on the taskbar, I try to move one of them along past another app, it won't do it! The whole group...

Windows 11 is once again refining its user experience with a fresh update to the Start menu that puts customization and app management at the forefront. This update—currently under testing in version 24H2 and slated to roll out to all Windows 11 users soon—introduces a set of features tailored...

Risks of Allowing Apps Through Windows Firewall – How to Manage Your App Exceptions Windows Firewall is a core security component in Windows, protecting your computer from unauthorized network access. While it’s sometimes necessary to allow certain apps through the firewall to enable them to...

So, you've finally landed here wondering how to make your Start menu feel less like a cluttered drawer of mystery widgets and more like a well-organized control center for your life on Windows. What we’re covering today may seem basic, but trust me, knowing how to customize your Start menu and...

I have two instances of Microsoft 365 in the Apps - Installed apps windowpane. One has a suffix of - en-us and the other has a suffix of - es-es. Can I remove one of them?

Mobile devices have become our lifelines, with hundreds of apps managing everything from social networking to tasks. As our reliance on smartphones grows, so does the challenge of juggling between devices. But what if managing your beloved Android apps could be as seamless as sipping your...

The Microsoft Store just got a major glow-up, and this time, Microsoft isn’t playing around. Released on December 5, 2024, the latest update delivers a faster, more feature-rich experience, making the Store more relevant for all Windows users, from casual app-browsers to IT professionals and...

Microsoft has finally decided to inject some much-needed evolution into the Windows 11 experience, and this time, it's all about app management. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes while manually updating your third-party apps scattered across various sources, this one’s for you. Soon, Microsoft...

Big news for Windows users, especially those dabbling in the Windows Insider Program—Microsoft has dropped an exciting feature bomb in the form of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27758 for Canary users. Alongside fixes for frequent annoyances like File Manager crashes and Taskbar tweaks...

Windows users have an exciting update to look forward to in the land of app management. The Microsoft Store, often overshadowed by other methods of app installation, is about to get a major functionality boost. Microsoft has announced that soon, the Store will expand its updating capabilities to...

Microsoft is stepping up its game in improving the app management experience on Windows 11 by introducing a ground-breaking feature for its Microsoft Store. For years, users have craved a one-stop solution for updating all their apps in a straightforward, intuitive way, and now Microsoft appears...

It's hard to believe, but it’s been nearly 13 years since the Microsoft Store made its debut with Windows 8. Since that fateful launch, users have been offered hopes of a streamlined platform for app discovery and management — but the experience is still far from ideal. Despite a smattering of...

Microsoft recently unveiled an intriguing solution to a recurring annoyance for Windows 10 users—specifically, the pesky 0x80073CFA error that kills the joy of updating or uninstalling certain apps. This frustration has been particularly relevant for users dealing with popular packaged...

Good news, Windows 10 users! If you've spent too much time squinting in frustration at ominous error codes that stopped you from updating or uninstalling apps like Microsoft Teams or third-party programs, Microsoft has just handed you an early holiday gift. The tech giant has rolled out the...

Windows 10 strikes again, but this time it’s not about those dreaded full-screen notifications urging you to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft has just confirmed a particularly annoying bug that could wreak havoc on how you manage your apps. If you’re struggling to update or uninstall programs...