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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25931 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25931 to the Canary Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. 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 25931[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New features from the Dev Channel[/HEADING] This build includes new features from the…
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Dev Home Preview 0.4 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Happy August! We have another release of Dev Home for you to try. This release updates Dev Home Preview to version 0.4 and the Dev Home GitHub extension to version 0.4 as well. You can install Dev Home from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. For this release, we focused on improving accessibility and quality. The next big feature we’re actively working on is integrating Azure DevOps and creating Azure DevOps widgets for Dev Home, so stay tuned for that! [HEADING=2]Accessibility improvements[/HEADING] You can now navigate widgets with the keyboard using Tab and the left and right arrow keys. Narrator will now appropriately read the names of available…
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Publish your PWA to the Microsoft Store on Windows for free with PWABuilder
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) enable immersive app experiences across all devices and platforms, including Windows 10 and 11, and can be installed as apps from app stores like the Microsoft Store on Windows. PWAs can be indistinguishable from native apps on Windows and allow developers to easily and quickly bring the best of their web experiences even closer to their customers. The Microsoft Store on Windows is a trusted location for customers to discover and install apps for their Windows PC. It is an excellent way to gain exposure and discoverability for any app, including PWAs – by reaching over a billion monthly active Windows devices, and taking advantage of opportuni…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.3391 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 19045.3391 (KB5029331) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! This update improves how Windows detects your location. This helps to give you better weather, news, and traffic information. New! This update expands the roll out of notification badging for Microsoft accounts on the Start menu. A Microsoft account is what connects Windows to your Microsoft apps. The account backs up all your data and helps you to manage your subscriptions. You can also add extra security steps to keep you from being locke…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.2359 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 22000.2359 (KB5029332) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! This update improves how Windows detects your location. This helps to give you better weather, news, and traffic information. This update makes daylight saving time (DST) changes for Israel. This update addresses an issue that affects the Group Policy Service. It will not wait for 30 seconds, which is the default wait time, for the network to be available. Because of this, policies are not correctly processed. This update adds a new API for D3D12 Indep…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.2213 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 22621.2213 (KB5029351) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: New! This update adds new functionality that affects app defaults. To learn more, see A principled approach to app pinning and app defaults in Windows. New! This update adds a new hover behavior to the search box gleam. When you hover over it, the search flyout box appears. You can adjust this behavior by right clicking the taskbar. Then choose Taskbar settings to change your search box experience. New! This release adds a new policy called “Enable o…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2191 and 22631.2191
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2191 and Build 22631.2191 (KB5029336) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.2191 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.2191 = 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 chan…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23521
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23521 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23521[/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Windows 365][/HEADING] Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels can participate in the public preview of Windows 365 Switch. Windows 365 Switch provides the ability to easily move between a Windows 365 Cloud PC and the local desktop using the same familiar keyboard commands, as well as a mouse-click or a swipe gesture through Task View on the Windows 11 taskbar. Please read this blog post for all the details on how to participate. [caption id=attachmen…
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Collaborating with the Office Performance team for better web performance tools
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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On the Microsoft Edge team, we spend a lot of time working with product teams across Microsoft to support them in building great web experiences, and jointly raising the bar for how these apps perform for everyone, whatever device they may use. In this post, we’ll review some new DevTools capabilities we have recently built in partnership with the Office Performance team, which enable concrete performance improvements in production web experiences. There are many ways to measure the complexity of a web app and its code base, but when it comes to performance, the following indicators tend to play an important role: The number of nodes in the DOM tree. The number of styl…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25926
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25926 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 25926[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New features from the Dev Channel[/HEADING] This build includes new features from the Dev Channel, such improvements for Windows Ink, improved screen cas…
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Collaborating with Open Web Docs for great PWA docs
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) enable immersive app experiences across all devices and platforms. PWAs are supported across platforms, including Windows 10 and 11, and can be installed as apps from browsers including Microsoft Edge, or from the Microsoft Store. Whether you've already created a Progressive Web App, or are looking to get started, the Progressive Web Apps section of the MDN Web Docs site is a great place to start or to continue learning. The entire section has just been rewritten from the ground up, and we're excited to share it with you. We've partnered with Estelle Weyl and Will Bamberg of the Open Web Docs collective to create a new set of guides, tutorials,…
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Use Windows 365 and Teams Walkie Talkie on ThinkPhone
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Businesses that use the Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola will soon be able to tap into more productivity features, thanks to a collaboration with Microsoft. Microsoft and Lenovo have partnered to enhance ThinkPhone’s Think 2 Think feature and bring the full experience of Windows 365 on the ThinkPhone. This will make it easier to sync to workflows, review documents and more while out and about on this smartphone designed for businesses. By connecting the ThinkPhone to a larger display [1] and pairing with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse [2], business users will now be able to securely access their Windows 365 cloud PC and all their applications from wherever they’re working, …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25921
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25921 to the Canary Channel. August 2023 Bug Bash: The August 2023 bug bash continues and runs through Monday August 7th at 11:59pm PDT. The bug bash will span the latest features available in the currently available preview builds across the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels. Check Feedback Hub for quests! 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 ev…
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Alienware reveals redesigned Aurora gaming desktop PC with Windows 11
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Desktop gamers in search of a new rig can now check out Alienware’s redesigned Aurora R16, which comes with Windows 11. It improves upon the Aurora R15 with a quieter system, lower CPU and GPU temperatures and a new space-saving form factor – all while delivering the elite gaming performance expected from Alienware. The Aurora R16 is the company’s first desktop to include the Alienware Command Center – a centralized dashboard to quickly get to game-specific profiles and themes, lighting, macros, audio and more. Like its predecessor, the Aurora R16 is designed for gamers who want a hassle-free plug-and-play elite gaming experience that performs out of the box and offers f…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2129 and 22631.2129
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2129 and Build 22631.2129 (KB5029359) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.2129 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.2129 = New features off by default. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are a NEW Windows Insider joining the Beta Channel today, you will not be offered this update to prevent the possibility of your device getting into a bad state. A very small subset of EXISTING Windows Insiders may also not receive this update for the same reason. This issue will be fixed in a newer Beta Channel update soon. Thank you for your patience! REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22624 wil…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23516
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23516 to the Dev Channel. August 2023 Bug Bash: Starting today August 2nd, the bug bash begins and will run through Monday August 7th at 11:59pm PDT. The bug bash will span the latest features available in the currently available preview builds across the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels. Check Feedback Hub for quests! [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23516[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Improving the screen casting experience[/HEADING] Casting from your Windows PC allows you to wirelessly extend your display to another nearby PC, TV or other external displays. We are making some improvements that focus …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23511
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23511 to the Dev Channel. August 2023 Bug Bash Coming Soon: Starting on August 2nd, we’ll be having our next bug bash! The bug bash will span the latest features available in preview builds across the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels. Stay tuned for more details in next week’s flight blog posts. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23511[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]More improvements for Windows Spotlight[/HEADING] After trying out different treatments for how Windows Spotlight looks, we’re now rolling out a single Windows Spotlight experience for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel that includes previewin…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25915
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25915 to the Canary Channel. August 2023 Bug Bash Coming Soon: Starting on August 2nd, we’ll be having our next bug bash! The bug bash will span the latest features available in preview builds across the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels. Stay tuned for more details in next week’s flight blog posts. 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 flig…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2115 and 22631.2115
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2115 and Build 22631.2115 (KB5028251) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.2115 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.2115 = 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 chan…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2050 and 22631.2050
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2050 and Build 22631.2050 (KB5028256) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.2050 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.2050 = 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 chan…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (July 2023)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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We've shipped an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update (2306.40000.4.0) includes improvements to advanced settings, fixes for OneDrive folders, and several requested features. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] Camera compatibility improvements. Fullscreen mode with F11 now displays hover taskbar to improve mouse and touch experience. Local networking (under Advanced settings - Experimental features) now replacing "Advanced networking". Android apps can connect to devices on the same network, on all versions of Windows 11, respect Windows firewall rules, and work with VPNs. Share user folders (under Advance…
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Help users resume your app seamlessly after a Windows update
by Guest Yutong Liao- 0 replies
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Windows PCs require a restart to apply each month’s security updates. Today we’re offering tips and best practices that can help you make sure your applications seamlessly resume after a restart and keep your app users happy. Some users manage Windows updates (and restarts) for themselves. Others prefer that their PCs automatically restart when not in use. In either case, users typically prefer to find their applications exactly as they left them after an update. Their flow on Windows is more productive and fun when apps restore their state, position and pending operations following an update. What does this mean for you as an application developer? If your app is documen…
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Sidebar Extensions: Boost your users’ productivity with Microsoft Edge Add-ons
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge is constantly driven by the power of innovation, which opens amazing opportunities. Today, we are thrilled to announce that extension developers can build extensions for the Sidebar in Microsoft Edge, and bring users an enhanced side by side browsing experience that empowers them to achieve more. Let's dive into the details! [HEADING=1]Supercharge your users’ productivity[/HEADING] We invite developers to harness the potential of Sidebar extensions and deliver improved experiences to their users. Read on to evaluate how your extensions can benefit from this new feature. We understand that every user has unique requirements, which is why we have developed …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23506
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23506 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23506[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Passwordless experience with Windows Hello for Business[/HEADING] With Windows Hello for Business (WHFB), Windows provides organizations with a strong, phish-resistant credential, helping customers move to a passwordless future. Enterprise customers can now set the EnablePasswordlessExperience policy that promotes a user experience on AAD joined machines for core authentication scenarios without requiring a password. This new experience hide…
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Dev Home Preview 0.3 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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We’re back with another release for Dev Home! This release updates Dev Home Preview to version 0.3 and the Dev Home GitHub extension to version 0.3 as well. You can install Dev Home from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. Let’s get into what’s new. [HEADING=2]Rearrangeable widgets[/HEADING] You read right! Widgets can now be rearranged in the Dev Home dashboard by clicking and dragging. We’ve also fixed the bug where your widgets would get randomly rearranged, so your preferred dashboard layout should now remain intact. [HEADING=2]Miscellaneous improvements[/HEADING] ️ The GitHub query is now displayed when adding an issue or pull request widget w…