How to use the Windows App Store

The Windows App Store has been updated, and given a refreshed look fresh for Windows 11. It’s now designed to be more efficient and easier to get to the apps you want; and those that are trending or highlighted by Microsoft.

Go Shopping With more content, and more to explore, there’s a lot to cover in the Windows 11 App Store. Here’s how it works, and some of the highlights. Step 1 The Windows App Store is located, by default, within the taskbar. It’s easy to identify, it’s the carrier bag icon with the Microsoft logo. Click it, and as long as you’re signed into a valid Microsoft account, it will launch with the latest trending and highlighted apps displayed. Step 2 Let’s run through locating and installing an app from the App Store. In the Search box, located at the top of the Store window, enter: VLC. In case, you’re wondering, VLC is a free, cross-platform media player. In the Search bar, there will be a number of returned results,…

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