Is the Microsoft Store still terrible?

The Microsoft Store was quite terrible when it launched. But is it still terrible in 2018?

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[NathalieBaughman]

I`m from a time when "apps" were called programs.

[imnotusingmyrealname]

That transition to the ad was smooth and seamless. Damn.

[TechAltar]

This video looks and sounds different from my usual stuff, so I would reeeeally like to know what you guys think about it. What do you like? What don't you like? Give me all your feedback!

[Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

"You can pay a monthly fee and play some games for free..." That's not how free works mate.

[sarukun]

The problem with Windows 10 is that it's trying to be a phone

[callum]

I love 2.0 I really like the way you're taking the channel. TechAltar is definitely one of my favorite channels.

[MKAndal]

...But every updates drop mini nuclear bombs on my machine. It's like getting a rework in a perfectly working software, now it's useless. 😥

[smithwillnot]

Reasons why Microsoft Store is not great:
- Some apps won't even install (at least for me), and their "app pages" are frequently broken plus UI is really bad
- Microsoft store "running and updating in the background" is far worse than having notification about updates because they might update in middle of playing some game, causing lag issues
- UWP apps have locked folders, which can be tricky if you need for instance additional files (x360ce.ini) to make some gamepads work on certain games.
- Tiles in start menu seem to be running even when they aren't visible, and some of them even require internet so they additionally impact network. (this may have changed but last time I checked some app was causing lag issues for me)
- Themes are garbage compared to win 7 in terms of ability to customize things. Plus, they still haven't figured out how to merge "legacy UI/explorer/old control panel" with win 10 UI (square/rectangular UI/metro or whatever it's called).

Honestly, the only reasons why I haven't switched to Linux is because most games aren't available there and driver issues (I had some last time I tried ubuntu).

[BloodRider]

At least it's not Games for Windows Live

[Ismail-cmxs]

It is. Microsoft only sell their games and mainstream games. It sucks. They need to step up their game.

[AQDuck]

UWP absolutely ruins the games.
UWP doesn't allow for proper fullscreen mode, instead it's using a hybrid borderless mode that, according to Microsoft, is far better than exclusive fullscreen, but in reality it's even worse than normal borderless.
UWP also doesn't have support for ASync monitor (G/FreeSync) so the stutter you get from borderless mode can NOT be countered without VSync (which is also terribly implemented in UWP).

In addition to UWP, Microsoft also made its shitty hybrid borderless mode default on ALL fullscreen games, meaning you have to go to the games' .exe file, go to properties and tick the box that says "disable fullscreen optimization".

I'm in the pro-Win10 team, but the closer Microsoft is moving towards a console/mobile "experience", the closer I'm moving to Linux.

[ItzHyper]

I can't download from Microsoft Store, when i click install there only black and white install button

[maacpiash]

Totally dig the intro with the music. Cool revamp of the channel!

[Mkhamesti]

I use window store and I actually like it, I found myself using it more, and it's actually more convenient to get things and download, so yeah I'm glad it's there

[Naldoepingo]

I don't know if it is too bad, every download is stuck at "Downloading 0%". I'm not formating for use this thing

[thatcarguy]

I love the changes in the intro and backdrop! I was wondering if you could do a video on what happened to setup wizards

[avocado_battles]

I will take the project management course if it is recorded by you or available in your voice version. 😀

[NotQuiteFirst]

This is the only tech channel that I have the bell turned on for

[Cyberbrickmaster]

But is there a way to access these applications outside the store page or start menu?

[Djordjissimo]

Love the video! What do you use to create these animations in your videos?