The Microsoft Store

On Windows 10 and Windows 11, Modern apps can be found in the Microsoft Store, which is simple to overlook. And even though many of its offerings aren't all that great, the Store still has some quality apps.

The Microsoft Store is a digital storefront for Windows users. It offers all sorts of digital content for download in one place, some free and some paid. You can think of it as a similar offering to Google Play for Android users and Apple's App Store. But in true Microsoft fashion, even the Microsoft Store's name can be confusing. It was originally known as the Windows Store, not to be confused with the discontinued Windows Phone Store for Windows Phone Apps.

Using Store apps also has some benefits compared to their traditional counterparts. Store apps update automatically update themselves. And more importantly, they are sandboxed, so they can't intrude on other areas of your system. Have a look to see if your favorite apps are on the Microsoft Store and you might be pleasantly surprised with what else you dig up.

• Website: https://apps.microsoft.com/
• Founded: 2012