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WSL 2 distros are now supported on Windows Server
by Guest Craig Loewen- 0 replies
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[HEADING=1]WSL 2 distros are now supported on Windows Server[/HEADING] You can now use Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 type distros on Windows Server 2022! We’re excited to make this change so that now you can have the same modern WSL experience whether you use a Windows with Server or Desktop SKU. [HEADING=1]How to start using it[/HEADING] We first talked about this change on Github when this update was made available to folks who wanted to use it early, and now this is part of our latest update to Windows Server. To get it, all you need to do is click “Check for Updates” on your Windows Server machine to update to the latest version and you’ll get suppo…
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Dynasties of India expansion available now for Age of Empires II
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Dynasties of India – the third expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – is available now. The new downloadable content involves three unique civilizations, exciting campaigns and a long list of achievements to conquer. Plus, from 4 p.m. PT on April 28 through May 12, the Dynasties of India Event will be available with new challenges and rewards. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com for all the details. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.730 and 22623.730
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.730 and Build 22623.730 (KB5017385) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.730 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.730 = New features off by default. Insiders who were previously on Build 22622 will automatically get moved to Build 22623 via an enablement package. The enablement package artificially increments the build number for the update with new features getting rolled out and turned on to make it easier to differentiate from devices with the update with features off by default. This approach is being used for the Beta Channel only and is not indicative of any changes or plans f…
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Microsoft Edge and Webview2 ending support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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With Windows 7 Extended Security Update (ESU) and Windows 8/8.1 end of support on January 10th, 2023, and Google Chrome ending support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, Microsoft Edge browser version 109 and Webview2 Runtime version 109 will be the last respective versions to support these operating systems. Additionally, WebView2 SDK versions 1.0.1519.0 and higher will no longer support Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Both Microsoft Edge version 109 and Webview2 Runtime version 109 are scheduled for release the week of January 12th, 2023 (to learn more, see our release schedule). While Microsoft Edge and Webview2 Runtime versions 109 and earlier will continue to work on thes…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] The build includes changes to SMB authentication rate limiter behavior. We’ve got a few changes and improves including making the updated “Open with” dialog available to all Insiders in the Dev Channel, some updates for Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) and more. This build also includes a set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. We also added a new known issue for a bug we’re investigating that is impacting a subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel from updating to the latest builds. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADIN…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.829 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.829 (KB5015882) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! We provided the ability for you to consent to receive urgent notifications when focus assist is on. New! We provided the option for eligible devices to update to a newer Windows 11 version during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) when you first sign in. If you choose to update to a newer version, the update process will begin shortly after the update is installed on the device. New! We restored functionality for Windows Autopilot deployment scenarios that…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25300
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25300 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. We’re introducing live captions in more languages with this build. This build includes a set of general changes and improvements as well as some good fixes for some known issues. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Introducing live captions in more languages[/HEADING] Live captions helps everyone and people who are deaf or hard of hearing read live captions in their native language. The first release of live captions in the Windows 11 2022 Update provided ca…
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The Xbox Pride Controller: Available to customize year-round thanks to collective effort
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In the hands of a gamer, an Xbox Wireless Controller helps navigate unfamiliar worlds. With it, you can jump huge chasms, escape from seemingly impossible situations and explore an endless array of characters and places. And thanks to the recently relaunched Xbox Design Lab, it’s also a canvas players can customize – a way to express who they are and what matters to them. The latest choices for that personalization debuted in June as Microsoft’s Pride 2022 observances commenced: more than 30 LGBTQIA+ interwoven community flags that celebrate intersectionality and unity on the Xbox Pride controller. This design honors the ever expanding and ever evolving diversity of LGBTQ…
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Windows Wednesday
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Hey everyone! We have an exciting new web show planned to launch next year called Windows Wednesday that we’d love to tell you more about. [HEADING=1]What is Windows Wednesday?[/HEADING] Windows Wednesday is a weekly 30-minute live web show where we’ll talk about anything related to Windows. We’ll invite subject matter experts to talk about their tools and features, deliver live demos, and help answer any questions you may have! Some topics we’ll be covering include Windows Terminal, Windows Subsystem for Linux, Windows Sounds, PowerToys, and Fonts, just to name a few. We would love to invite those of you who have products or tools on Windows to be guests on th…
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25314
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25314 to the Canary Channel. As a reminder, Windows Insiders who were previously in the Dev Channel on 25000 series builds are being moved to the new Canary Channel. This migration continues to happen in the background, but if you are on Build 25309 and haven’t been moved to the Canary Channel yet, you can either wait to be moved or move yourself to the Canary Channel on your own via Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program to receive Build 25314 today. If you would like to move back to the Dev Channel, you can follow these instructions to do a clean installation of Windows 11…
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Find out what’s ahead for Xbox as it builds a platform for the next 20 years of gaming
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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“With Xbox’s 20th anniversary recently behind us, it’s also important to let you know what to expect from Team Xbox, including our devices and services, as we build a platform for the next 20 years of gaming,” writes Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief. “Today, we’d like to share what we’re doing next to continue making Xbox the best value in gaming for players to enjoy the best games, across genres and across console, PC and cloud, including new Xbox Game Studios titles with Xbox Game Pass the same day they launch.” Xbox is bringing the Xbox app to Samsung 2022 Smart TVs, expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming to more countries and rolling out updates for Xbox Game Pass members.…
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Lenovo launches Windows 11-powered ThinkStation PX, P7 and P5
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Lenovo’s latest trio of Windows 11 desktop workstations are what the company calls its most technologically advanced, with the latest Xeon processors from Intel and support for high-end NVIDIA RTX professional GPUs to handle machine learning, data science, AI development and more. The ThinkStation PX, P7 and P5 also come with a new chassis co-designed with Aston Martin – the U.K.-based high-performance luxury auto maker. The two companies worked together over three years to apply insights from both industries to make a tool-less chassis with unobstructed airflow, ensuring maximum cold air intake and hot air exhaust. The 3D grill maximizes the performance of CPUs, GPUs, me…
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Gamers and streamers: Tune in to Aug. 18 livestream to learn about CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Earlier this year, CORSAIR – known for its high-performance gear and systems for gamers, content creators and PC enthusiasts – introduced its first gaming and streaming laptop, the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 AMD Advantage Edition. On Aug. 18, the company livestreamed an event highlighting this powerful and versatile PC. (On the livestream page, move the slider at the bottom of the video to the 30 minute mark to view the event.) Whether you’re an aspiring content creator, avid gamer, or a full-time streamer, this laptop can do everything you need and more, thanks to an AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor and AMD Radeon RX 6800M mobile graphics. An advanced compact vapor chamber coo…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25179
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25179 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes a set of changes and improvements as well as fixes. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General] [/HEADING] The spelling dictionary will now use a language-neutral word list and we are trying out syncing this across all devices that use the same Windows account. Users can toggle this feature via Settings > Accounts > Windows backup > Remember my preferences > Language preferences…
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Sea of Thieves Feast of Bounty event underway through Nov. 29
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Ahoy Sea of Thieves fans: In this time of year for giving thanks, come together with your fellow pirates for the Feast of Bounty, a cornucopia of activities first to prepare for the feast, then to celebrate it heartily. The Preparation phase began Nov. 22, with pirates completing challenges such as cooking meat and collecting the Feast of Bounty Flag to ready themselves for the upcoming revelry. Then it'll be time to party, with the Celebration phase kicking off Nov. 25 and running until Nov. 29, with a new set of challenges to help all pirates enjoy the feast as much as possible. Head over to SeaOfThieves.com for the details and to get started. Continue reading...
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Surface Duo Update brings familiarity with Windows 11 and Android 12L improvements
by Guest Kimmo Lehtosalo, Senior Director of Product- 0 replies
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The Surface team is excited to share updates to Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 that will build stronger connections between your Windows 11 PC and your Duo device, making your everyday easier. As a team, we believe your technology should adapt to the way you work – not the other way around. The more aligned your devices, the less energy you devote to switching between them, giving you more space to focus on the task at hand. The new user interface updates we’re sharing today focus on building stronger connections between Windows and Duo, driving familiarity using visuals and coherence. We’ve maximized the potential for customization within Android to deliver this more alig…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1343 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1343 (KB5022913) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: New! This update provided access Windows Studio Effects directly from quick settings on the taskbar for devices that had a supported neural processing unit (NPU). This made it quick and easy to turn on and configure camera effects. Those effects included Background blur, Eye contact, Automatic framing, and Audio effects (Voice focus). You can still access these effects in the Settings pages. New! This update made it easier to get help if you were havi…
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Season One: Festival of Ages is now live in Age of Empires IV
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The first major update of Age of Empires IV for 2022 is now available. Festival of Ages brings Ranked Seasons, the Content Editor beta (and Mods), Seasonal Events, Major Balance changes, as well as lots of quality-of-life changes. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com to watch the trailer and dig into the details of the update, which you can download and start enjoying the next time you launch the game. Continue reading...
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Sea of Thieves Season Six now available: new rewards, adventures and more
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Season Six, the latest Sea of Thieves content update, is now available for free for all players with Xbox Game Pass and across Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam. “Along with an offering of brand-new Seasonal rewards, Season Six is all about expanding Sea of Thieves’ narrative through time-limited Adventures, while still giving you opportunities to forge your own epic tales of derring-do – with Sea Forts and the new Pirate Legend-exclusive Voyage, Legend of the Veil,” writes Joe Neate, executive producer, Rare, in a post on Xbox Wire. To find out more and watch the official video, head over to Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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Minecraft knocks out a new update for blocky MLB fans
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The creative minds at The Misfit Society have added five new Minecraft-themed ballparks to the MLB Home Run Derby downloadable content. “If you missed this fast-paced DLC the first time around, then grab your inventory and step up to the plate, friend, because your team needs you,” writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. “Alongside the 30 MLB team jerseys to play in, you can now play in uniforms inspired by the bustling biomes of Minecraft. Hit a home run from a lush cave-inspired ballpark, or against the red, red backdrop of a Nether fortress grandstand.” You can download the MLB Home Run Derby DLC now from Minecraft Marketplace. For those who already own the DLC, you’ll …
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Now available on PC, Xbox and with Game Pass: Grounded full experience
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Grounded is available today on Windows 10/11, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam for $39.99, and also available with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). Having launched into Game Preview/Early Access in July 2020 with only a sampling of what the game would be today, the full backyard experience is now waiting for players to explore. "Two years ago when Grounded entered Game Preview/Early Access, there were six biomes to explore, and 14 creatures to interact with," writes Obsidian Entertainment's Mikey Dowling in a post on Xbox Wire. "Now with the full '1.0' release, there are 13 biomes, three of which have had massive overhauls, 44 creatures, inclu…
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Babylon.js 5.0: Key Engine Advancements – Part 3
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Our mission is to create it one of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple web rendering engines in the world. The latest Babylon.js 5.0 engine packs a ton of new improvements to help you create stunning experiences. [HEADING=2]Unlimited Morph Targets[/HEADING] No matter what you call them, Blend Shapes, Shape Keys, or Morph Targets, Babylon.js 5.0 adds rocket fuel to your ability to use influenced vertex positions. This new feature now gives you literally unlimited amounts of Morph Targets. Want to have a complex animated face with thousands of Morph Targets to get that perfect expression? Now you can, all in the web, all for free! See it in action here: Unlimited Mor…
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Babylon.js 5.0: Beyond The Stars – Part 1
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, simple, and aesthetically pleasing web rendering engines in the world. Fueled by our passion to make it completely open and free for everyone. Today is an important milestone for the Babylon.js platform and we are thrilled to announce the launch of the next version of the Babylon.js platform, Babylon.js 5.0. [embed] ]View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zELYw2qEUjI[/embed] Babylon.js 5.0 is quite simply the biggest, boldest, and most ambitious update to the platform to date. From full support of WebGPU, to the ability to deploy experiences across platforms with Native Capabilities, to more tools, features, and improv…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1972 and 22631.1972
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1972 and Build 22631.1972 (KB5027295) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.1972 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1972 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22624 will automatically get moved to Build 22631 via an enablement package. The enablement package artificially increments the build number for the update with new features getting rolled out and turned on to make it easier to differentiate from devices with the update with features off by default. This approach is being used for the Beta Channel only and is not indicative of any …