Updating applications on Windows is usually a patchwork process—some of it is handled automatically, other times you have to do it manually. What if there were a better that involved no more work than ...

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Until now, it was always possible to disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store permanently and without exception. It was convenient for users who wanted to stay on older versions of apps.

If you have disabled visual effects for performance, recheck the menu in Advanced System Settings. For bloatware, look for ...