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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22483
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 1 reply
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UPDATE 10/22: We are starting to roll out Cumulative Update Build 22483.1011 (KB5007484). This update does not include anything new and is designed to test our servicing pipeline for builds in the Dev Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------ UPDATE 10/21: We have released the ISOs for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22483 - download them here. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22483 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] The build includes general improvements and bug fixes. We have also added a few new known issue…
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Introducing Windows 11 SE and devices to support K-8 classrooms
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 1 reply
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Microsoft introduced on Tuesday Windows 11 SE, built specifically to support the K-8 classroom, and announced an ecosystem of Windows 11 SE devices. The devices include the new Surface Laptop SE, custom built for students and starting at $249, as well as devices coming from Acer, ASUS, Dell, Dynabook, Fujitsu, HP, JP-IK, Lenovo and Positivo, powered by Intel and AMD. “We have heard from educators that they need options that are simpler, secure and work on more affordable devices,” says Paige Johnson, vice president of Education Marketing, in a blog post. “This expanded portfolio complements our current Windows 11 devices for learning, providing even more choices for schoo…
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Knights of the Mediterranean DLC comes to Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Knights of the Mediterranean – the latest downloadable content for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – is now available in the Microsoft Store and Steam. Control the Mediterranean with two new civilizations: the Italians and the Maltese, plus enjoy a new batch of maps and engaging game modes. And from now through June 27, complete daily in-game tasks within the time limit to unlock exclusive rewards. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com for a sampling of the 31 challenges and rewards. Continue reading...
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Microsoft Surface security: Keeping you protected
by Guest Scott Fudally, VP Surface Development- 0 replies
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Industry analysts consistently name Microsoft as a leader in security, compliance, identity protection and endpoint management. At Surface, we take our role in endpoint security seriously and include a number of key features to protect you, your data and your enterprise. Safety from start-up As soon as you press the power button, custom firmware springs into action to ensure everything inside is safe and authenticated. This process ensures your computer starts up safely. It also checks essential parts like cameras, microphones and other connectors to make sure they're working securely. Why does it matter that we write this firmware and software ourselves? Let's look at so…
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IFA 2022: Lenovo introduces latest 16-inch ThinkPad X1 Fold and new ThinkBook 16p Gen 3
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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If you’ve been curious about foldable Windows 11 PCs, Lenovo’s new ThinkPad X1 Fold provides the screen real estate and viewing experience of a 16-inch laptop that can convert into a sub-13-inch laptop that is light and compact enough to easily carry around and store. There are many modes in which you can enjoy it at its full size: unfold into landscape with a stand, rotate into portrait (for working with long documents, simultaneous social feeds, websites and more) and book mode (for proofreading articles or browsing digital bestsellers). Other modes available on this PC are classic clamshell (aka laptop) and tablet. Regardless of the mode you prefer, Windows 11 will ru…
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Save big on tech gifts with Microsoft Store’s Black Friday sale
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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If you’re one of the nearly half of holiday shoppers looking to scoop up gifts on sale this season, we have great news – Microsoft Store’s Black Friday sale starts today, Nov. 17. Savings on everything from Surface devices, Xbox consoles, tech accessories, digital games and more make finding something for everyone on your list a breeze. And if you’re stumped, take the guesswork out and book a free, online personal shopping appointment with a Microsoft product expert. Bring us your hard-to-shop-for family and friends, and we’ll help you find the perfect gifts. When you shop the Microsoft Store, you can start purchasing early and be confident you’re getting a great deal. Th…
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Minecraft Dungeons’ second anniversary celebration underway now through June 15
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Minecraft Dungeons just turned 2. To celebrate, the Minecraft team is holding a series of festive in-game activities that will be available until June 15. "As with all birthdays, the most important thing isn’t about commemorating the occasion – it’s about the presents, which the anniversary event has plenty of," writes Per Landin on Minecraft.net. "By completing six seasonal daily trials you will earn the fancy, you’ll acquire an incredibly fancy anniversary cape, as well the classic cake costume consisting of the Sparkler, Sweet Tooth and Sugar Rush items!" Head over to Minecraft.net to watch the video, see images and find out more. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 to the Canary Channel. REMINDER: As builds released to the Canary Channel are “hot off the presses,” we will offer limited documentation for builds flighted to the Canary Channel including documenting only the most significant and highly impactful known issues. Please note that we will not publish a blog post for every flight – only when new features are available in a build. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 25982[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Copilot in Windows* in Preview[/HEADING] We are beginning to roll out Copilot in Windows in preview to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. Rolling thi…
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Microsoft Edge WebView2 now available for Xbox apps
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Support for Microsoft Edge WebView2 on Xbox has been a top ask from our WebView2 and Xbox media app developers, and we're happy to announce that WebView2 is now available on Xbox too! On Xbox, customers like to watch their favorite media content in addition to playing games. Thanks to the support of WebView2 on Xbox, media app developers can migrate from the EdgeHTML WebView, which brings significant improvements such as: Support for modern web features: WebView2 enables Xbox app developers to use modern web APIs in their applications. Better performance. Better remote debugging experience. [ATTACH=full]42398[/ATTACH] Microsoft MakeCode is one of the first Xbox app…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25174
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25174 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’re previewing the new Game Pass widget with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. As always, this build also includes a good set of fixes. We’ve added a few new known issues based on Windows Insider feedback. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Introducing the new Game Pass Widget[/HEADING] PC Game Pass and Windows are a fantastic combination for gaming; with PC Game Pass, you have access to hundreds of high-quality games for your PC. For the past couple of months, we’ve been working with our friends on the Xbox team to ma…
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The new sidebar in Microsoft Edge helps you multitask smarter
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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At Microsoft Edge, we’re always thinking of ways to help you make the most of your time online – and often times, this involves multitasking. But, multitasking is hard to do well – you start with writing an email, and then you toggle to another tab to grab a link … and next thing you know, you’ve lost your focus and are buried in a new task. That got us thinking: how can Microsoft Edge help you strike the right balance of focus and function? And today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve introduced the sidebar in Microsoft Edge to help you achieve more without losing your flow. The new sidebar in Microsoft Edge lets you access tools and features side-by-side within your …
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If you’re holiday shopping for Windows 11 PCs, check out these laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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As we head into the height of the holiday season, you might be in search of a new Windows 11 PC as a gift for your loved ones – or even for yourself. Luckily, there’s plenty of choices out there for you, but we’ve curated a few to give you a jump start on your shopping, with devices aimed at delivering the best ways to work and play wherever you are. And once you have it, you’ll find plenty you can do with it thanks to the most recent update on the operating system, such as snap layouts, Focus sessions and Clipchamp. (We made a cheat sheet of tips for you if you need help making the most out of Windows 11.) The Acer Aspire 3 is a budget-friendly laptop series powered by…
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Window App SDK Ecosystem Update
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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On November 16th the Windows App SDK team released version 1.0! It’s the starting point for your ability to build and ship Windows desktop apps with Windows 10 and Windows 11. It includes the ability to use Windows App SDK with a .NET 5+ app, as well as WinUI 3 and WebView2 for modern UI development. Windows App SDK 1.0 is one of many important improvements you can use to create great Windows apps and we can't wait to keep moving forward with even more features! [HEADING=2]What is the Windows App SDK?[/HEADING] When building an app with Windows App SDK you have access to both modern Windows technologies and new features, while also having access to the power of Desktop …
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Xbox Partner Preview recap includes trailers, gameplay and behind-the-scenes interviews
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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The Xbox Partner Preview broadcast event, which happened Oct. 25, highlighted third-party partners such as Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Remedy Entertainment and Studio Wildcard. If you missed it, Xbox Wire has a recap that includes trailers, new gameplay footage and behind-the-scenes interviews on these PC and Xbox titles. For instance, partners revealed the first in-engine look at the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, showed the new Dondoko Island activity for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and first gameplay footage of the upcoming Ark: Survival Ascended. Head to Xbox Wire to get more info on these and other details revealed through the preview. Continue reading…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23580 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23580 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Copilot in Windows*][/HEADING] Starting with Build 23580 in the Dev Channel, users with local accounts will be able to access Copilot in Windows for a limited number of queries before needing to sign in. [HEADING=2][Windows Share][/HEADING] We have significantly improved nearby share transfer speed for users on same network. Before these changes, users had to be on the same private network but now users just have to be on the same network, which could be public or private. You can quickly turn on nearb…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.590 and 22622.590
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.590 and Build 22622.590 (KB5017846) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.590 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.590 = New features off by default. As a reminder, Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.xxxx) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22622.xxx). [HEADING=1]Fixes in Build 22622.590[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] We fixed the issue causing Control Panel to not launch from the Start menu, Search or if pinned to the taskbar in the previous flight. As a r…
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Soccer Celebration now available at the Minecraft Marketplace
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Soccer Celebration, new to the Minecraft Marketplace, offers a journey from rookie to full-time pro as you engage on a quest to compete in a championship game. Partake in rigorous and challenging training drills to hone your skills on the road to stardom. Improve your shots, dribbling, passing, tackling and control until you’re ready to join the team of your dreams. Once you’ve succeeded, you’ll be able to explore and customize your own stadium to your heart’s content and put your personal mark on your team’s home turf. Find out more at Minecraft.net. Continue reading...
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Microsoft to host Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit in September
by Guest Aidan Marcuss- 0 replies
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On Sept. 10, 2024, Microsoft will host a Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit at our Redmond, Washington, headquarters. Microsoft, CrowdStrike and key partners who deliver endpoint security technologies will come together for discussions about improving resiliency and protecting mutual customers’ critical infrastructure. Our objective is to discuss concrete steps we will all take to improve security and resiliency for our joint customers. The CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 presents important lessons for us to apply as an ecosystem. Our discussions will focus on improving security and safe deployment practices, designing systems for resiliency and working together …
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Lenovo announces latest ThinkPad X1 Windows 11 laptops, IdeaCentre Mini and IdeaPad Pro 5i
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Lenovo has started its CES 2023 announcements a few weeks ahead of the annual event, unveiling several Windows 11 PCs that include ThinkPad X1 laptops that have more recycled materials, a new generation of IdeaPad Pro and a refresh of the compact IdeaCentre Mini. In line with its vision of achieving net-zero by 2050, Lenovo continues to increase its use of recycled and recyclable materials in its products and packaging, and collaborating with industry partners to help increase its devices’ energy efficiency. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 includes 90% recycled magnesium in the palm rest and a 55% recycled aluminum bottom cover, while the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 has 90% recy…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25987 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25987 to the Canary Channel. REMINDER: As builds released to the Canary Channel are “hot off the presses,” we will offer limited documentation for builds flighted to the Canary Channel including documenting only the most significant and highly impactful known issues. Please note that we will not publish a blog post for every flight – only when new features are available in a build. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 25987[/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] During setup (OOBE), when you need to connect to a network and there's no Wi-Fi driver…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25193
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25193 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out Xbox subscription management in Settings to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Details below. This build includes another good set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. Be sure to watch this month’s Windows Insider webcast featuring the Xbox Game Bar team! [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Introducing Xbox subscription management in Settings[/HEADING] With this build, we are introducing a new Xbox subscription management experience within Windows 11 Settings app. I…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (November 2022)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider Dev and Beta Channels. This update (2210.40000.7.0) will improve camera, general reliability, and performance. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] Enhancement of audio recording quality Enhancement of OAuth scenarios Support for MPEG2 decoding Improvements to the camera experience when the device is not equipped with a camera Improvements in input reliability Chromium update to 106 [HEADING=1]Giving feedback[/HEADING] If you are having issues with Windows Subsystem for Android™ – please file feedback via Feedback Hub under Apps > Windo…
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Microsoft Store App Awards 2023 nominations are now open!
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Microsoft Store App Awards is back this year! Nominations are now open through March 29, 2023, and the form is located here. For more information, keep reading. Attention Windows users, developers, and app enthusiasts! We are excited to announce the upcoming Microsoft Store App Awards 2023, the most anticipated event for the Microsoft Store community! After the incredible success of last year's awards, we are eager to celebrate the achievements of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry. The 2022 award recipients brought forward an impressive lineup of apps that showcased the limitless possibilities of the Windows platform. From productivity to entertainme…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2486 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2486 (KB5031459) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: All Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will now be on the same build (Build 22635.xxxx) via an enablement package. For Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel who want to be the first to get features gradually rolled out to you, you can turn ON the toggle (shown in the image below) to get the latest updates as they are available via Settings > Windows Update. Over time, we will increase the rollouts of features to everyone with the toggle turned on. Should you keep this toggle off, new features will gradually be rolled out to your device …
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Marvel Studios’ ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ debuts on fan-favorite Windows 11 app Disney+
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In 2021, Windows teamed up with Disney+ to bring the fan-favorite app to Windows 11 and Microsoft Store. This popular streaming service includes Disney classics, recent animated and live action movies from its studios, as well as series and films from the Marvel and Star Wars universes. Disney+ was the first app to use a new feature in the Microsoft Store that produced a "Stream on Disney+" button upon searching for content in the store. To celebrate the release of Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”, an Original series streaming exclusively on Disney+, Microsoft debuted a video showing She-Hulk using Windows 11 in her daily life – both personal and professional…