Windows Update can be a pain. Rebooting for updates is one thing — but a forced reboot for updates that shut down your running applications when you’re trying to get work done? Now, that’s obnoxious.

Microsoft no longer allows you to disable automatic app updates permanently. This means that whenever an update is available for a Microsoft Store app installed on your computer, it will be downloaded ...

Microsoft has recently published a support article reminding Windows 10 and 11 users about the "active hours" setting, which helps prevent disruptive automatic updates during peak usage times. The ...