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Xbox gets hands-on with ROG Ally, which goes portable with Windows 11 and Game Pass
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Introduced last month and launching May 11, the ROG Ally is a portable Windows 11 gaming device that’s getting a lot of buzz. Xbox’s Jeff Rubenstein took it for a spin and re-discovered “that childlike wonder” of playing games anywhere. In a post on Xbox Wire, Rubenstein focuses on Game Pass and how the Ally differentiates itself from other handheld gaming devices: by running the full version of Windows 11. “As soon as I signed in, the ROG Ally seamlessly detected that I’m a Game Pass Ultimate member, and even automatically connected to my home Wi-Fi – it’s the little things! Of course, it’s the big things too, like access to all the games I’ve previously purchased from t…
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Buy Overwatch 2 skins and support breast cancer research
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Michael Laursen was 8 years old when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. It turned his family’s world upside down. “The image of my mother, weakened by the treatments, is etched in my memory,” writes Laursen, who is now a test analyst for Blizzard Entertainment. He shares more of his personal experience with the disease and its impact on his life in a post on Xbox Wire that he considers a call to action that combines his passion for gaming with the fight against breast cancer. Blizzard has released special charity skins for Overwatch 2, designed for the hero Mercy, who has dedicated her life to helping others. All sales of the limited-edition Pink Mercy skin and …
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Surface Special Edition merges new and classic designs with Windows 11 Bloom and Liberty
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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To celebrate a decade of Surface, a special edition of Microsoft’s signature 2-in-1 device draws its inspiration from Windows 11’s desktop wallpaper and nearly 150 years of history at a world-renowned global design house. The Surface Pro Liberty Keyboard with Slim Pen 2*, which shows off the collaboration between Microsoft Surface and the London-based Liberty, is now available in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Japan (though supplies are limited). “It's such a contrast of things and you would never expect this to happen in some ways,” says Elliott Hsu, a principal hardware designer at Microsoft who headed a team that worked with Liberty to also create the laser engraved S…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (February 2023)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update (2301.40000.4.0) will make improvements to the camera experience, graphics improvements, general reliability, and security updates. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] Improved audio input latency and reliability Improvements to camera experience (camera metadata now exposed to camera apps) Improvements to framerate performance: certain benchmarks have improved by 10%-20% on ARM and 40%-50% on x64 Fixed zooming out in apps using touchpad or mouse Improvements to platform reliability Using latest Chromium WebView to version 108 Synchronizing gl…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1776 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 22621.1776 (KB5026446) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. [HEADING=2]We're planning to gradually rollout the following new features and enhancements for devices that install Build 22621.1776: [/HEADING] If you want to get them as soon as possible, open Settings > Windows Update and turn on the toggle Get the latest updates as soon as they're available and check for updates. Note: The toggle won't be enabled for managed devices (those that are managed by Windows Update for Business or WSUS). New! This update adds live captions for the following languages: Chinese (…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23466
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23466 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes a set of these new features that were announced and shown at Build this week. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23466[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Dev Drive [/HEADING] Dev Drive is a new form of storage volume available to improve performance for key developer workloads. Dev Drive is built upon Resilient File System (ReFS) technology and includes file system optimizations and features that enable developers to better manage their performance and security profile. It has been designed to me…
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An even faster Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Over the past month, you may have noticed that some of Edge's features have become faster and more responsive. That's because Edge is on a journey to make all user interactions in the browser blazing fast starting with some of our newest features and core features. Starting with Edge 122, the Browser Essentials UI is now much more responsive. The UI is now 42% faster for Edge users and a whopping 76% faster for those of you on a device without an SSD or with less than 8GB RAM! Favorites is another Edge feature that's getting UI responsiveness improvements in Edge 124. Whether favorites are expanded or collapsed, the experience should be 40% faster. And this is just…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3936 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3936 (KB5040535) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive updates based on Windows 11, version 23H2 via an enablement package (Build 22635.xxxx). For 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…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.891 and 22623.891
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.891 and Build 22623.891 (KB5020040) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.891= New features rolling out. Build 22621.891 = New features off by default. REMINDER: 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 chang…
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Unlock business potential with new 5G and Copilot+ PCs from Surface
by Guest Nancie Gaskill, General Manager, Surface- 0 replies
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We are thrilled to announce that the Surface Pro 10 with 5G and our new Copilot+ PCs, Surface Pro, 11th Edition and Surface Laptop, 7th Edition, will be available for business customers later this month. These new devices are meticulously designed to help your employees uncover new opportunities, solve problems faster and create compelling content with cutting-edge AI technology powered by the integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). At Microsoft, we understand that business customers are seeking more choices in silicon to meet their diverse needs. That’s why our lineup of Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices now features Intel Core Ultra and Snapdragon X Elite and Plus…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. The build includes a change for Task Manager, improvements to the Settings account page, and a good set of improvements and fixes for Windows Insiders. Previews of the Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Devices apps are available in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, limited to the U.S. We look forward to hearing your feedback. We are replacing the Network Troubleshooter in the OS with a new network connectivity troubleshooting experience through the Get Help app – detail…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.3030 to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.3030 (KB5026435) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! This update brings back an improved search box experience on the Windows 10 taskbar. If you have a top, bottom, regular, or small icons taskbar, you will see the search box appear. You can use it to easily access apps, files, settings, and more from Windows and the web. You will also have access to the latest search updates, such as search highlights. If you want to restore your previous search experience, you can do that easily. To do that,…
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30 days of PWA: Fall in love with Progressive Web Apps
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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If you recently started your journey learning web development and if you are interested in building apps without having to also learn about iOS, Android, or desktop app development, then you’re about to fall in love with Progressive Web Apps. Starting on February 14th 2022, we ran a series of blog posts which lasted for 30 days, and covered all aspects of Progressive Web Apps development: what they are, how they’re built, what special powers they have, how to create, debug, test and optimize them, and how to publish them to app stores! Whether you just started with web development or have experience already, there should be a little bit for everyone in this blog series.…
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Weather from Microsoft Start: AI-powered precision in forecasting
by Guest Kit Thambiratnam- 0 replies
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In weather forecasting, accuracy reigns supreme. An inaccurate forecast can ruin a barbecue, shorten an outdoor walk or change your weekend plans, but in many cases, the stakes are much higher, and AI can help. With AI technology, the Weather team has taken a unique approach to create more accurate forecast models using diverse types of data, and better data delivers better results. For the second consecutive year, Weather from Microsoft Start was named the “overall most accurate weather forecast provider globally” by ForecastWatch*. With AI-technology driving improvement in its predictions, Microsoft is setting a new standard, and the 2023 report* reaffirms the industry-…
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Hello Windows Insiders, we are beginning to roll out an update for the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows via the Microsoft Store which introduces the following changes and improvements: Native XAML app and new UI: Includes a new side panel where you can easily start a new conversation and see your conversation history. [caption id="attachment_177661" align="alignnone" width="1144"] The new Copilot on Windows native app and user interface.[/caption] Ask questions about your PC, like "How do I set up a Bluetooth headset on this device?" and Copilot provides information tailored to your current version of Windows. [caption id="attachment_177662" align="alignnone" widt…
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IFA 2024: Qualcomm expands Snapdragon X Series, bringing Copilot+ PC experiences to mainstream devices
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Now at IFA, the annual Berlin-based electronics tradeshow, Copilot+ PCs took center stage with Microsoft’s partners, including Qualcomm, which made a major announcement ahead of this massive event, introducing its Snapdragon* X Plus 8-core platform, powered by an…
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Start a new story with Minecraft Marketplace
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Minecraft Marketplace is brimming with content to transform you from a farmer to a fighter, a builder to a burrower. Behind every door is a new story. What'll your next story be? Head over to Minecraft.net to explore some of the content bundles available, and be sure to check out the official trailer that gives you a taste of the excitement that awaits. Continue reading...
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Microsoft Edge celebrates customers moving to IE mode, Linux, and new search innovations
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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From the Microsoft Edge team, we want to thank and celebrate customers and users who continue to trust and partner with us to make Microsoft Edge the best browser for your environment. Customers like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a global pharmaceutical firm with over 130,000 employees, set Microsoft Edge as their default browser earlier this year to improve security and simplify their IT environment. With Microsoft Edge’s dual engine advantage, GlaxoSmithKline continues to run critical legacy apps and sites across 92 countries, right alongside modern ones. “One browser that does it all”, is how Michael Freedberg, Director of Modern Workspace Engineering at GlaxoSmithKline, desc…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.2001 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 22000.2001 (KB5026436) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: This update addresses an issue that affects searchindexer.exe. It stops working after you sign out. This issue occurs after you upgrade your machine to Windows 11 Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and sign in to that machine. This update addresses an issue that affects Narrator. It does not announce text attributes correctly for words, such as "misspelled", "deletion change," and "comment". This update addresses an issue that affects Server Message Block (SMB). Yo…
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Debug the web in 3D with the 3D View tool
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge DevTools has had a 3D View tool for some time already, and it’s a really great way to visualize how web pages are constructed. The tool is becoming even better! We've recently added new functionality to it and updated the navigation interface to make it more powerful and easier to use. In this article, we'll look at some of the great ways you can use the 3D View tool to solve common web development problems such as DOM complexity, unwanted scrollbars, or z-index stacking issues. And then we will go over a new performance improvement capability we just added. [HEADING=1]Solving common problems, faster[/HEADING] For web developers, being able to visualize …
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Website typo protection defends against fraud including phishing, malware, and other scams
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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It’s easy to make typos when writing out a website name (URL), but these simple mistakes can lead you to potentially fraudulent websites planted by malicious actors. Website typo protection helps protect you when you accidentally navigate to a fraudulent site after misspelling a well-known site’s URL by guiding you to land on the legitimate site instead. This year, we increased our phishing and fraud protections by partnering with the Microsoft Bing Indexing team on website typo protection. This partnership enables us to constantly scour the web for new "typosquatters" (the bad actors who target these small errors) and dynamically update Microsoft Edge, thus protecting yo…
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IFA 2024: Samsung announces Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 and 15-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge Copilot+ PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Now at IFA, the annual Berlin-based electronics tradeshow, Copilot+ PCs took center stage with Microsoft’s partners, including Samsung, which introduced the latest addition to its Copilot+ PC lineup: the Galaxy Book4 Edge, now with a 15.6-inch FHD display that in…
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Windows 10 and 11 players: Minecraft is now included in Game Pass for PC
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Game Pass subscribers running Windows 10 and 11 can now cross-play with any other Minecrafter – regardless of platform – through the Minecraft: PC Bundle. Just choose which game to launch based on whom you want to play with. This will be easier with the introduction of a special feature – the unified Minecraft launcher. Instead of having separate launchers for the Bedrock and Java Edition, you will be able to start both versions of Minecraft from a single game launcher. Find out more on Minecraft.net. Continue reading...
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Babylon.js 5.0: News Tools – Part 2
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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We are artists, developers, creators, and dreamers and we want to make it as simple as possible to enable everyone to bring their ideas to life. With this new version of Babylon.js, we set out to make it even easier to develop thanks to a suite of new and exciting tools. [HEADING=2]Animation Curve Editor[/HEADING] Creating and modifying animation data in a rendering engine can be complicated and verbose, but not anymore! Babylon.js 5.0 adds a built-in Animation Curve Editor (ACE), making it incredibly easy to create and modify animation data directly in your Babylon scene. As with all Babylon.js Platform tools, you can also save your animation data to the Babylon.js Sni…
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Remote work challenges inspire Windows 11 updates to increase productivity and lessen distractions
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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When pandemic lockdowns more than two years ago required Swetha Machanavajhala to work from home, she almost immediately felt the impact on her ability to work efficiently. Born deaf, the product manager on the Azure Cognitive Service Translator team reads lips and doesn’t use sign language, so when virtual Microsoft Teams meetings became the norm for working together from home, she couldn’t follow the flow of conversation when people didn’t appear on camera when they spoke. Since 2013, when she joined Microsoft, she’d been able to attend meetings and presentations in-person, reading the lips of speakers. She also used the Microsoft Translator app and had access to the se…