How To Quickly Update Windows 10 Apps
Learning how to quickly update Windows 10 Apps is extremely important and simple. Keeping your Windows 10 Apps up to date will ensure proper protection of the Windows 10 operating system. Another benefit of keeping Windows 10 Apps up to date is you will ensure you always have the most stable release of the App you are using. Many times, App developers fix a Windows 10 app and release updates as new bugs patches come out.
The Windows 10 operating system contains two different user interface experiences. The App user experience is the touch screen interface for laptops, tablets and phones. The desktop user experience is the traditional Windows desktop experience. The traditional Windows desktop experience contains direct installation of software programs by the user rather than through the Windows Store.
Windows 10 App updating also ensure you have the most recent features the App developer has released. If you look at the full App description from the Microsoft Store you will see release and patch notes. Those release and patch notes offer a description of changes and features recently added to the application.
It’s important to note that Windows 10 Apps are different than Windows 10 software programs. The Windows 10 operating system contains two different user interface experiences. The App user experience is the touch screen interface for laptops, tablets and phones. The desktop user experience is the traditional Windows desktop experience. The traditional Windows desktop experience contains direct installation of software programs by the user rather than through the Windows Store.
Important Factors When Learning How To Quickly Update Windows 10 Apps
As stated in the previous section, the Windows 10 operating system is broken up into two different user experiences. Firstly, one user experience revolves around the Microsoft Store. This “tablet” experience is for laptop, phone and tablet users and the Microsoft Store contains all Apps in that experience. Secondly, the other user experience revolves around the traditional Windows 10 desktop. This user experience includes all 3rd party installed software programs you download on the internet or from an external USB or CD Rom drive.
Below is a breakdown of the two different Windows 10 user interface experiences. It is important to know these differences when learning how to quickly update Windows 10 App. This lesson specifically covers how to quickly update Apps from the Microsoft Store, not software applications:
The App Touch Interface vs The Traditional Desktop User Interface
- The Microsoft Store App Touch Interface – This new user experience is on top of the traditional user experience. The first implementation was revealed with the Windows 8 operating system and was part of the reason Windows 8 was so heavily rejected. The Windows Surface Tablets run exclusively on this experience (unless you invest in a Surface Pro). All applications on this interface are downloads through the Microsoft Store.
- The Traditional Desktop User Interface – This is the more flexible and robust traditional user experience with a start menu and desktop. If your Windows 10 operating system includes the traditional desktop experience then you can comfortably install Apps from the Microsoft Store as well as any 3rd party software programs that support the Windows 10 operating system.
This post covers how to quickly update Windows 10 apps in The Microsoft Store App Touch Interface. In contrast, there is no “quick” way to keep all of the traditional desktop software programs up to date. In the traditional interface, users must maintain updates individually. It is the user’s responsibility to make sure their software programs are up to date.
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Windows 10 Microsoft Store vs 3rd Party Software Programs
One might wonder why they would use the Microsoft Store apps instead of simply finding a great software program from a 3rd party and installing it. The Microsoft Store app store has some distinct advantages over installing 3rd party software programs. The biggest, most obvious, benefit is the centralization of all apps. Every app installation through the Microsoft Store shows up on a convenient list and all updates can be immediately ran.
Another benefit of going with an App from the Microsoft Store is that apps have direct access to the Windows 10 notification area. This allows apps to do a better job notifying you of possible updates, messages and news related to your App. Developers would need to intentionally create a link from the software program to the notification center to include this functionality.
As a rule of thumb, it is best to see if your task can be accomplished with a Microsoft Store App first. If it cannot, then 3rd party software programs are a great avenue to accomplish your goals.
You will want to weigh the pros and cons along with how you plan to use the program when deciding between the Microsoft Store and 3rd party software programs. For example, 3rd party software programs such as Adobe Photoshop are going to offer far more power and flexibility than a Microsoft Store App. So the 3rd party application will make more sense if I want that type of functionality.
As a rule of thumb, it is best to see if your task can be accomplished with a Microsoft Store App first. If it cannot, then 3rd party software programs are a great avenue to accomplish your goals.
Video Tutorial Showing How To Quickly Update Windows 10 Apps
The following video covers how to quickly update Windows 10 Apps. I put this lesson together for anyone who enrolls in my Windows 10 Basics course. If you haven’t looked at it, I encourage any new Windows 10 users to enroll in my Windows 10 Basics course. This way they can learn all the essentials of the Windows 10 operating system.
Step By Step Instructions Showing How To Quickly Update Windows 10 Apps
The following step by step instructions will walk you through how to quickly update Windows 10 apps. The process is quite simple and straightforward. Unfortunately, these instructions do not show how to update 3rd party software applications. To learn how to update 3rd party application, contact the 3rd party software program developer. To find out which ones, you will need to view the app description.
- Click On Your Start Menu Button or Click The Cortana Search Box
- Type In Microsoft Store
- Launch The Microsoft Store
- In The Top Right Corner, Click The 3 Dot Menu Button
- Choose Downloads And Updates
- Click Get Updates In The Top Right Corner
- Wait For The Updates To Download And Install
- If Necessary, Restart Your Computer
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