desktop apps

When organizations and individuals weigh Microsoft 365 against Google Workspace, they’re not just comparing two brands—they’re choosing between fundamentally different philosophies of productivity, integration, and digital privacy. Both platforms aim to be your “office in the cloud,” but each...

Microsoft’s sustained drive for a seamless application experience on Windows has taken a major step forward with the introduction of App Actions support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) starting with Microsoft Edge version 137. This pivotal enhancement positions PWAs to deliver productivity...

LiveDeskCal has introduced a new desktop calendar widget for Windows 11, aiming to streamline daily scheduling by integrating calendar functionalities directly onto the desktop. This tool is designed to keep users' agendas visible and synchronized without the need to open additional applications...

Microsoft is rolling out a suite of enhancements to Windows 11, reflecting its ongoing commitment to refining the user experience through AI-driven features and deep system integrations. Among these changes stands a deceptively simple new capability: enabling users to download Microsoft Store...

The world of digital productivity is saturated with feature-rich tools, but sometimes, the most effective solution is also the simplest. For many Windows users, one such tool is the understated yet powerful Sticky Notes app. While it’s easy to overlook, especially compared to robust task...

Your computer’s camera is a wonderful tool—whether you're joining a late-night video call with your friends, getting down to business on Microsoft Teams, or perfecting your selfie game. However, cameras also tread into the murky waters of privacy concerns. That’s where knowing how to manage...

Ever found yourself halfway through editing a Microsoft Word document only to realize you're stuck in the restricted environment of Word Online? The frustration is palpable. The same goes for Excel and PowerPoint—there's nothing quite like discovering you're working in an online version that...

Let’s face it: a chunk of our digital life happens inside the confines of a browser these days. Whether you’re pounding away in Gmail, grabbing files from Google Drive, or hopping between meetings on Zoom, the browser often acts as both your desk and your doorway. But what if you’ve had enough...

Since launching the new Microsoft Store on Windows last year, we’ve welcomed thousands of great desktop apps and games. We are excited to introduce the Microsoft Store App Awards and recognize select developers and apps. We're excited to introduce the Microsoft Store Community Choice Awards...

Hi. I wanted to change default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc. What worse the same...

XAML Islands was our first solution to enable developers to use UWP XAML inside their desktop (Win32) apps. Within a couple of months after the release of XAML Islands, behavioral insights and customer interviews raised some signals about how developers were using it. We discovered that a...

It has been one month since the first-ever, completely virtual Microsoft Build, where we unveiled new tools and updates to make developing for all 1 billion Windows 10 devices easier. It’s an exciting time for Windows, and if you missed the event or just want to relive the announcements, here...

We are excited to announce that the Rust/WinRT project finally has a permanent and public home on GitHub: microsoft/winrt-rs Rust/WinRT follows in the tradition established by C++/WinRT of building language projections for the Windows Runtime using standard languages and compilers, providing a...

In Settings, I am under "Allow desktop apps to access your camera" and I have it switched to On. Beneath that, I have three apps, beginning with Chrome, Skype and Zoom. My question is, how do I disable any of them, such as Chrome & Skype? Under "Choose which Microsoft Store Apps can access...

Toshiba Satellite L55-A5226, W10 Pro Problem just popped up today. I can't launch any program from the task bar. Clicking on the search box does nothing, neither does clicking on the Windows logo. I can launch programs from the desktop OK, and if I place a desktop item on the task bar, that...

My computer: HP laptop, Windows 10, ver 1709. Hi, guys. Here's what happens: When I click on 'OneDrive' it opens up OK and displays my saved folders. However, when I click on any individual folder within 'One Drive' I get this message: "we can't open this file right now. Make sure One Drive is...

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 17125 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17125 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from Link Removed. For...

Appqrently Microsoft thinks all us Windows 10 user's want Windows 10 S more than Windows 10 and our desktop programs/software that work's better, might I add much better than any of Microsoft's Modern App's. Funny article to prove this Microsoft lame claim. Microsoft expects the 'majority of...

I am extremely excited to announce the latest update of the UWP Community Toolkit, v2.2. The credit for this release, as always, goes to the community, who have continued to support and improve the toolkit for each release. V2.2 introduces a new Parsers package, new controls and helpers, and...

In recent years, High-DPI displays have become common. Having a lot more pixels to display your application on seems like a simple recipe for crisper graphics but, counterintuitively, the opposite is often the case. Many applications were written without taking the DPI of displays into account...