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Naraka: Bladepoint now available on Xbox Game Pass
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Naraka: Bladepoint sold 10 million copies in less than a year after arriving on PC in August. Now the fighting game is available on Xbox Game Pass and console. “Arriving on current-gen consoles, Naraka: Bladepoint offers an exciting new experience for Xbox Series X|S owners, and with its addition into Xbox Game Pass on June 23, there’s never been a better time to battle it out with other players across the world,” writes Raylan Kwan, Marketing Manager, Naraka Bladepoint, in a post on Xbox Wire. A 60-player battle royale, Naraka: Bladepoint sees your character engage in a combination of melee action and parkour moves, and to help your character look fantastic while going t…
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Latest update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection has arrived
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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What's in the latest update to Halo: The Master Chief Collection? Flood Firefight. Halo 3 and ODST co-op crossplay. Full custom game browser support. And that's just for starters. "In Halo 3: ODST, we’ve done more than just add the Flood to Firefight!" writes Alex Wakeford on Halo Waypoint. "Players can now use the VISR map to see enemy locations, even while waiting to respawn, in Firefight matchmaking. Players can now use the Energy Sword and Sentinel Beam in ODST for the first time ever, and can even spawn with these weapons in Fiesta Fight. We’ve also mixed new enemies (such as Elites and Flood) into the wave lineup for various Arcade variants in Firefight matchmaking…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25905
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25905 to the Canary Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. Starting with today’s build, Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel will notice that the name of the branch shown in the desktop watermark has changed back to RS_PRERELEASE. As a result of this change, Insiders will notice that some features that were previously removed temporarily with the switch over to ZN_RELEASE have now returned – in addition to some new features mentioned below. REMINDER: As builds released to the Canary Channel are “hot off the presses,” we will offer limited documentation f…
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Create more with Windows 11 PCs, features and apps
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Creators express themselves in all kinds of ways and mediums. In the video below, you’ll see Allison Anderson, an artist who’s as comfortable with touchscreens and software as she is with paint and pencils. Watch the video to see a sampling of Windows 11 PCs and key features she looks for in creator devices, such as high-end processors, ample memory, SSD storage and color-accurate displays. Windows 11 was designed to bring people together, to help people play and have fun, to empower productivity and inspire creativity. Recently, the Windows 11 2022 Update rolled out in more than 190 countries. This first major update to Windows 11, which launched in 2021, shows ho…
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Book3 series, its latest flagship Windows 11 lineup
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship Windows 11 PC lineup: the Galaxy Book3 series, led by the company’s new premium PC: Galaxy Book3 Ultra. The Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 features a 2-in-1 convertible form factor with touch screen and S Pen functionality, while the Galaxy Book3 Pro is the thinnest and lightest clamshell device in its lineup. Samsung designed this series for those who need multi-device connectivity and premium hardware to supercharge their productivity and creativity. Enjoy seamless phone-to-PC connectivity with the new Link to Windows/Phone Link feature. Look up the price of a flight on your phone then buy it on your Samsung Windows PC through Recent Webs…
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621 to the Beta Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes a small set of fixes that will improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders on their devices. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [General] [REMINDER] The build watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop is no longer present in this build. This doesn’t mean we’re done, and the watermark will return to Insiders in a future build. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] Updated the underlying …
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Time-warped action of Deathloop comes to Game Pass
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Xbox players can now jump into the colorful world and time-warped action of Deathloop, available with PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming (Beta) and on Xbox Series X|S. "Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins," writes Anne Lewis of Bethesda Softworks on Xbox Wire. "Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down eight targets all over the island to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again." Head over to …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23545 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23545 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][search on the Taskbar][/HEADING] Instead of providing a hover experience that opens the search box on the taskbar, we are trying out some different experiences for when you click on the search highlight gleam in the search box instead. In some cases, clicking on the gleam will take you to a Bing.com page for the search highlight. A tooltip will always be shown for the search highlight gleam when hovering over the search box. As a reminder, …
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Naraka: Bladepoint coming to Xbox Game Pass June 23
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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After carving out a name for itself on PC and recently reaching the 10 million player milestone, Naraka: Bladepoint is heading to Xbox Series X|S and will be available with Xbox Game Pass on June 23. "In Naraka: Bladepoint, players are thrust into high-octane action in this unique 60-player battle royale with 'Unchained Multiplayer Combat,' an exhilarating combination of melee action and unparalleled parkour movement," writes Raylan Kwan, Marketing Manager, in a post on Xbox Wire. "There’s never been a better time to battle it out with players across the world on other platforms." Head over to Xbox Wire for details and to watch the trailer. Continue reading...
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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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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1470 and 22624.1470
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1470 and Build 22624.1470 (KB5023780) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1470 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1470 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22623 will automatically get moved to Build 22624 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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Lenovo introduces new Windows 11 laptops for creators and gamers with Yoga and Legion lineups
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Creators and gamers in search of updating their PCs have new options with the lineups Lenovo recently released that aim to deliver performance, versatility and mobility in portable designs. Lenovo’s PCs come with 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 preview of Phone Link for iOS which is currently available to Windows Insiders and available to all Windows us…
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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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CES 2023: AMD announces new processors, GPUs and Windows 11 laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2023, AMD revealed a considerable lineup of new processors for desktops and laptops, GPUs and Windows 11 AMD Advantage-certified laptops. This technology aims to deliver enough horsepower for daily tasks, gaming, hybrid work, remote learning and more. AMD introduced additions to the Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processor lineup with the Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700 and Ryzen 5 7600 Series processors, aimed at delivering better gaming performance at lower power. Built on the “Zen 4” architecture and featuring a 65W TDP, the new Ryzen processors are optimized for both efficiency and performance. AMD announced additional 7000 Series Mobile processors with the new Ryzen 704…
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CES 2023: Intel introduces 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processors, vision processing unit and more
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2023, Intel rolled out its 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family, led by the launch of the new flagship Intel Core i9-13980HX – what the company calls “the first 24-core processor for a laptop.” The new H-series processors push the computing possibilities for gamers and creators with up to 5.6GHz turbo frequency – the highest clock speed available for the laptop market. Intel also debuted the 13th Gen Intel Core P-series and U-series mobile processors, intended for those who want high performance on the go in sleek, thin systems. These processors feature up to 14 cores (6 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores) and the enhanced Intel Thread Director. New Intel …
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CES 2023: New Windows 11 gaming laptops arrive with Alienware m18, x16 and Dell G15
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Gamers looking to level up now have more options, thanks to Windows 11 PCs introduced at CES 2023 by Dell and Alienware. And with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate [1] built in through the Xbox app, players can access hundreds of PC games. Game Pass on Windows 11 takes advantage of features like DirectX 12 Ultimate, DirectStorage, Auto HDR and Controller bar [2] to make playing easier and faster. Alienware’s most powerful laptop, the m18, has 13th Gen Intel Core HX processors that harness up to 65W (compared to previous-gen 45W), the full stack of NVIDIA GeForce Next-Gen Laptop GPUs and dual user-replaceable DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. Additionally, AMD Advantage models will be powered by…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. If you miss this month’s Windows Insider webcast featuring the Phone Link team, you can watch it on demand here: Windows Insider Webcast | April 2023. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][start menu][/HEADING] We are trying out a recommendation in the Start menu to quickly access the release notes for Windows Insider Preview builds. Insiders can click the recommendation in Start where it will open this blog post for Build 23440 to learn about all the changes and improvements i…
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Minecraft Dungeons celebrates 15M player mark with Festival of Frost
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Minecraft Dungeons has hit the milestone of 15 million players since the launch of the game, and is celebrating with the Festival of Frost, taking place from now until Feb. 22. “Avid Tower runners will discover that their favorite tall structure has been outfitted with new frost-themed floors,” Per Landin writes in a post on Minecraft.net. “In addition, seasonal trials from the Chills and Thrills event will make a return, offering players who missed out on last year's event the chance to experience all the fun. And, saving the best for last, to commemorate this occasion, every player who logs into the game after Feb. 8 will receive the ‘Iceologer Cape’ reward as a thank y…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1163 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 22000.1163 (KB5018483) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! We added improvements to Windows search results and performance. New! We added Task Manager to the context menu when you right-click the taskbar. This feature rolls out in the coming weeks. We fixed an issue that affects Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) authentication hardening. We will automatically raise the authentication level for all non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY. This occurs if the …
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Sea of Thieves Festival of Giving is now underway
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Between now and Dec. 27, Sea of Thieves players can take part in the Festival of Giving, where presents are given to generous pirates who share their loot with their fellow freebooters. "During this carnival of the charitable, you can unlock new Wreath of Winter items and earn gold and Seasonal Renown by having other crews hand in your loot," says a post on SeaOfThieves.com. Head over to the post to find out how it all works. Continue reading...
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New official trailer for Minecraft Legends released at gamescom
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Gamers looking forward to Minecraft Legends, the upcoming action strategy game set to expand the Minecraft universe, have a new trailer to feast their eyes upon. Released at gamescom, the "Fiery Foes" trailer reveals more of what you can expect when you pick up the hero’s banner in the game coming in 2023. Head over to Minecraft.net to watch the trailer and catch up on the world of Minecraft Legends. Continue reading...
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Phone Link for iOS is now rolling out to all Windows 11 customers
by Guest Ali Akgun, Corporate Vice President, Windows and- 0 replies
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Today, we are excited to announce that Microsoft Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 is beginning to rollout to our global audience in 39 languages across 85 markets. We recently announced that Windows 11 was expanding our Phone Link feature to enable the connection between a Windows 11 PC and an iOS mobile device with the goal of removing barriers between your phone and PC and making it easier to connect to the people you care about most. We know that being able to effortlessly connect to friends and family during important times is critical so we’ve taken a conservative approach to launching this update. To ensure the highest quality experience for our users, we asked ou…
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Paint app for Windows 11 update for Windows Insiders brings updated dialogs and more
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out an update to the Paint app for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This update includes a good set of changes and improvements we think the community will enjoy! We have updated the “Edit Color”, “Resize and Skew”, and other dialogs to match the style of the new Windows 11 design and fit in with the new Paint app backdrop. [caption id=attachment_175408" align="alignnone" width="2473] New Edit Color Dialog in Paint.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_175409" align="alignnone" width="2206] New Resize and Skew Dialog in Paint.[/caption] We’ve made additional fixes in this release as well: Shift-click o…