Desktop vs. Microsoft Store Apps: Which Should You Download?

Historically, you downloaded Windows software through an EXE file from its official website or a third-party download site (called a desktop app). But starting in Windows 8 and today with Windows 10, you also have the option of downloading apps from the Microsoft Store (known as store apps). Many apps are available as both traditional […]

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Flathub vs. Snap Store: The Best Sites for Downloading Linux Apps

Downloading apps for Linux is no longer the challenge that it once was. Gone are the days when you had to know how to build from source files for any program that wasn’t available in your Linux distribution’s app store or package manager. Thanks to Flathub and the Snap Store, such apps are now easy […]

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8 Tips to Fix Microsoft Store and App Issues in Windows 10

The Microsoft Store (formerly Windows Store) is Microsoft’s official marketplace for downloading apps. Some Windows apps are only available exclusively on it. This makes it even more frustrating when Windows’ official store stops working or does not open quickly. We’ve rounded up the steps that help fix the Microsoft Store. Whether it’s running a troubleshooter […]

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