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Customer Orders Database – what next?
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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A few years ago we created a code sample for enterprise developers called Customer Orders Database, designed to demonstrate how developers can create and manage customer accounts, orders, and products for the fictitious company Contoso. It was very popular, so we continued updating it to support each new version of Windows and the Windows App SDK, and to demonstrate current design guidance. Last year we updated it to use WinUI 2.6. In May of this year, just in time for Microsoft Build, we gave it a major overhaul to work with Windows App SDK, and to support the latest Azure features. Of course, we had to make it look at home on Windows 11. So now, based on WinUI 3, the C…
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Customize page colors & scrollbars in Edge to improve browsing & accessibility
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We're excited to introduce two new settings in Microsoft Edge that aim to enhance your web browsing experience and the accessibility of the websites you visit: Page colors and Turn off custom scrollbars. These new features provide greater control over the appearance and accessibility of web pages, making your time online more comfortable and personalized. [HEADING=1]Enhance your web experience with Page colors[/HEADING] Do you have trouble reading web pages due to their color schemes? Is the text too bright or too dark? Do links blend into the background? Or perhaps you want to change the way your browser looks. If so, try the new Page colors feature in Microsoft Edge. …
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D3D12 GPU Video acceleration in the Windows Subsystem for Linux now available!
by Guest Sil Vilerino- 0 replies
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[HEADING=1]Introduction[/HEADING] In DirectX Linux – DirectX Developer Blog we wrote about DXCore & D3D12 support on WSLg and described OpenGL & OpenCL support by adding a D3D12 backend to Mesa 3D, allowing such 3D and compute workloads to be offloaded to the GPU. 3 Gstreamer playing an mp4 video in an X11 Windows in WSL using GPU acceleration. To extend the types of workloads that we can accelerate with the GPU in WSLg, we also recently added support for GPU Video Acceleration by building on top of the existing Mesa 3D D3D12 backend and integrating the VAAPI mesa frontend. Several linux media apps use the VAAPI interface to access hardware video acceler…
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Debug memory leaks with the Microsoft Edge Detached Elements tool
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Memory leaks occur when the JavaScript code of an application retains more and more objects in memory that it doesn’t need any longer instead of releasing them for the browser to garbage collect (GC). For long-running apps, small memory leaks of only a few kilobytes can add up to noticeably degrade performance over time. Web developers who use the React framework know that React maintains a virtualized copy of the DOM. Failing to properly unmount components can potentially lead to an application leaking large parts of the virtual DOM. The Microsoft Edge team is very excited to announce the new Detached Elements tool in Microsoft Edge DevTools. It will help you investigate…
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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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Delivering Delightful Performance for More Than One Billion Users Worldwide
by Guest Sharif Farag- 0 replies
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Over the past year, we have made major strides in improving fundamentals across Windows. From enhancing Windows’ speed and reliability to optimizing the performance of its flagship applications to improving Window’s sustainability, we have been working diligently to deliver faster, more reliable, and more efficient computing experiences that our users love. Among the highlights from the last year: We improved frequently used shell interactions like Taskbar, Notifications, and Quick Settings by as much as 15%! Getting users into productivity faster by improving the time it takes to get to the desktop by 10% and reducing the impact of startup apps by over 50%. Making P…
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Delivering Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime to managed Windows 10 devices
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a UI control that allows developers to embed web content into their Win32 C++, .NET, and WinUI applications. It powers many applications today such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power BI, and Visual Studio. Earlier this summer, we announced that we were beginning to roll out WebView2 Runtime – the runtime powering WebView2 applications – to Windows 10 Consumer devices to make it easier for developers to deploy their WebView2 applications. We are happy to report that WebView2 Runtime is now installed on most active eligible Windows 10 Consumer devices and will continue to be deployed on newly active Windows 10 devices. As a follow-up step to the…
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Delivering the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime to Windows 10 Consumers
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a developer control for embedding web content in applications. It allows developers to leverage the best of what Microsoft Edge Chromium platform can offer and build seamless experiences for their users that incorporate web-based content. WebView2 powers thousands of applications today, including products from Microsoft Office and . Starting today, we are beginning to roll out the WebView2 Runtime to Windows 10 Consumer devices. [caption id=attachment_25148" align="aligncenter" width="377] Web-based Room Finder embedded in Microsoft Outlook via WebView2[/caption] [HEADING=1]Reducing developer load[/HEADING] The WebView2 Runtime provides the u…
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Dell adds XPS 13, Inspiron 14 and Latitude 5455 to Copilot+ PC lineup
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. Dell recently announced three that will support Copilot+ PC experiences when available from Microsoft* . [caption id=attachment_179057" align="alignnone" width="1024] Latitude 5455[/caption] With a slim design, the new Latitude 5455 is available with Snapdrago…
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Dell reveals new portfolio for an elevated hybrid work experience
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Dell has launched a new portfolio of intelligent Windows 11 PCs, accessories and software for hybrid work. Specialty professionals and creators can maximize performance and portability with the new 14-inch Precision 5470 and is equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processors, 64GB of DDR5 memory, 4TB of storage and high-performance professional graphics. [caption id=attachment_177000" align="aligncenter" width="1024] Dell Precision 5470[/caption] In addition, new products are aimed at business leaders and users who need portability and performance, come with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and the latest connectivity options, including 5G and Intel Wi-Fi 6E. The…
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Dell updates Windows 11 portfolio with new PCs that embrace innovation and sustainability
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In a world where work could mean polishing up presentations at airports and taking meetings at home, technology that can drive collaboration and productivity in a variety of environments is more important than ever. Dell’s new PCs include Windows 11, which introduced a major update at the end of February. One of the biggest additions is a typable Windows search box that brings the new AI-powered Bing front and center. The update also includes improved touch experiences, full screen widgets, quick access to the Windows 365 app and new AI features in Start. Additionally, Windows announced a new preview of Phone Link for iOS is available in their Insider Program. Dell introd…
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Dell updates XPS portfolio with the new XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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For those who are looking for a Windows 11 PC that is both versatile and up to multi-tasking in a hybrid and mobile world, check out Dell’s updated XPS 13 and upcoming XPS 13 2-in-1. The XPS 13 is Dell’s thinnest and lightest 13-inch XPS laptop and can easily fit in your backpack, bag or purse. The device features enhanced sound with larger speakers, performs at a higher level with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and delivers up to 12 hours of battery life. With Windows 11 installed on it, you’ll be able to use features such as Snap Assist and Desktops to juggle Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. You can also use Widgets to easily get to information such as weather, you…
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Dev Drive: Performance, Security and Control for Developers
by Guest Bridget Tueffers- 0 replies
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We are excited to introduce Dev Drive! A new storage volume optimized for developer workloads that delivers performance, security, and control. Dev Drive is built on the Resilient File System (ReFS) and combined with the new performance mode capability of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, provides up to 30% better performance for overall build times compared to current, in-market Windows 11 (22H2). [HEADING=2]Performance and Security [/HEADING] We received feedback from developers that slow file io performance was disruptive to their workflow. In response, we analyzed the file system to understand where the bottlenecks were. Benchmarks were created across multiple end-to-en…
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Dev Home Preview 0.2 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Welcome to our second release of Dev Home! This release updates Dev Home Preview to version 0.2 and the Dev Home GitHub Extension to version 0.2 as well. You can install Dev Home from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. For this release, we focused on resolving bugs and adding quality improvements. [HEADING=2]Miscellaneous improvements[/HEADING] ️ A WinGet YAML configuration file for NodeJS has been added to the repository. ️ The dashboard now displays a loading progress ring while loading widgets (Thanks @aksoftware98!). ️ System widget graphs now use antialiasing for a smoother appearance. ️ Core widgets now work on Arm64 devices (Thanks @snickler). …
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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…
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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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Dev Home Preview v0.15 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Welcome to the latest release of Dev Home, where we’ve been working to deliver your top asks. Dev Home is available by default and is open source on GitHub. Let’s dive into what‘s new! [HEADING=1]Machine configuration improvements[/HEADING] The machine configuration tool is intended to help you get your developer machine set up in a snap. We’ve made some improvements to it with additional WinGet DSC integration. You can now generate a configuration file after going through the setup flow and Dev Home will also detect a configuration file in a repo after cloning. We’ve also added a new summary and details view when running configuration files. [HEADING=2]Quickstart Pla…
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Developers, meet Microsoft Store Ads
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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[HEADING=2]Reach the right customers at the right time with your games and apps[/HEADING] Content is at the heart of the Windows PC experience. Consumers typically visit the Microsoft Store to learn more about a wide variety of PC apps or games, from productivity apps that accelerate work to creativity apps that empower innovation, games that incentivize connection, and more. Because most consumers live a multi-screen life—moving from smartphones to PCs and back again—the lines between “mobile” and “desktop” have blurred. In turn, the behaviors consumers are accustomed to on mobile are transferable to the way people expect apps on PCs to look, feel, and function. Develop…
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Devices hit the market with new AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series chips
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Recently at Computex, AMD announced its new AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, designed to unlock new AI experiences for PCs. New Windows 11 PCs powered by Ryzen AI 300 will be eligible to receive free updates to run Copilot+ PC experiences when available1. After the updates are available, you will be able to experience the unique AI powered features available on Copilot+ PCs, the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built. Powered by silicon running at over 40 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second), they are designed to accelerate your productivity and creativity with the latest AI tools. There’s Cocreator2, which enables you to create artwork from text prompts. And there’s L…
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AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, enabling new and improved experiences across a variety of scenarios. DirectML empowers developers to bring their AI innovations to Windows and utilize local hardware acceleration to scale across the breadth of Windows devices. Today, we are excited to share how DirectML continues to expand platform support for NPUs on Copilot+ PCs and WebNN. DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform We are thrilled to announce that DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU in the Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform. Copilot+ PCs bring exceptional performance and en…
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DirectML expands NPU support to Copilot+ PCs and WebNN
by Guest Adele Parsons- 0 replies
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AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, enabling new and improved experiences across a variety of scenarios. DirectML empowers developers to bring their AI innovations to Windows and utilize local hardware acceleration to scale across the breadth of Windows devices. Today, we are excited to share how DirectML continues to expand platform support for NPUs on Copilot+ PCs and WebNN. [HEADING=1]DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform[/HEADING] We are thrilled to announce that DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU in the Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform. Copilot+ PCs bring excepti…
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October was an exciting month of amazing showcases and announcements for applications leveraging the power of the NPU on the new Copilot+ PCs to deploy their AI innovations on Windows. Windows’ diverse hardware ecosystem empowers developers with a range of options at their fingertips to develop and deploy AI. From client to web apps, DirectML, foundational to Windows Copilot Runtime, aims to uniquely simplify how developers can scale their AI innovations across Windows. Through a single, cross-hardware DirectX API, DirectML works across different hardware architectures, local device accelerators and machine learning frameworks, supporting an open platform for AI on Window…
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DirectML unlocks new silicon for AI experiences across Windows Copilot+ PCs
by Guest Chad Pralle- 0 replies
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October was an exciting month of amazing showcases and announcements for applications leveraging the power of the NPU on the new Copilot+ PCs to deploy their AI innovations on Windows. Windows’ diverse hardware ecosystem empowers developers with a range of options at their fingertips to develop and deploy AI. From client to web apps, DirectML, foundational to Windows Copilot Runtime, aims to uniquely simplify how developers can scale their AI innovations across Windows. Through a single, cross-hardware DirectX API, DirectML works across different hardware architectures, local device accelerators and machine learning frameworks, supporting an open platform for AI on Window…
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The Microsoft Store on Windows is the best place to discover AI experiences for your PC from Microsoft and our rich developer ecosystem. In 2023, we launched the AI Hub in Store to help our users find great AI-powered apps. In the last two years, we’ve seen hundreds of new AI-capable apps join the Microsoft Store community and we’ve partnered with many to showcase their content in the AI Hub. Developers like Grammarly have noted that “through this partnership, we saw a meaningful lift in key metrics, including a 245% increase in page views, a 13% growth in installs and a 24% rise in new active users. The AI Hub spotlight helped us connect with more users seeking AI assist…
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The Microsoft Store on Windows is the best place to discover AI experiences for your PC from Microsoft and our rich developer ecosystem. In 2023, we launched the AI Hub in Store to help our users find great AI-powered apps. In the last two years, we’ve seen hundreds of new AI-capable apps join the Microsoft Store community and we’ve partnered with many to showcase their content in the AI Hub. Developers like Grammarly have noted that “through this partnership, we saw a meaningful lift in key metrics, including a 245% increase in page views, a 13% growth in installs and a 24% rise in new active users. The AI Hub spotlight helped us connect with more users seeking AI assist…
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