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Microsoft Store’s Spring Sale now underway with big savings on Xbox games, apps, devices and more
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Store’s Spring Sale starts today and offers savings on a wide variety of Xbox and PC games! Running now through April 20, you’ll find great deals on entertainment, Surface devices and Microsoft accessories all at microsoft.com. Whether you’re looking for digital games, upgrading your console or searching for a new PC, make sure to check out the sale while offers last. On the fence about what to choose, or need help setting it up? Let our product experts help you select and configure an Xbox console or Surface device, games or accessories. To learn more, head over to Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1546 and 22624.1546
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1546 and Build 22624.1546 (KB5025310) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1546 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1546 = 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23430
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23430 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23430[/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] Urgent or important notifications that break through when do not disturb is turned on while using apps at full screen will now display a “view notification” button to view the content of the notification for privacy. [caption id=attachment_176188" align="alignnone" width="471] Urgent or important notifications now show display a view notification button to view the content of the notification when using an app in full screen.[/caption] …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25336
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25336 to the Canary Channel. This build will also be offered to Windows Insiders with Arm64 devices. 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 (no known issues for example), but we will not publish a blog post for every flight – only when new features are available in a build. And like the previous Canary Channel build, this build has a few new features and changes to document. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][settings][/HEADING] Improved the performan…
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Introducing the “Browser essentials” feature in Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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You expect your browser to be fast, efficient, and safe every time you browse. Microsoft Edge has been leading in performance and security innovation with features like Sleeping Tabs, Efficiency Mode, Startup Boost and the highest rated protection against phishing and malware attacks. You should never have to sacrifice safety or performance when you’re using a web browser. However, we know it can be difficult to understand whether a browser is really giving you a great experience. For that reason, we’ve improved upon the previous Performance Hub and created Browser essentials to reveal how Microsoft Edge’s performance and security features make your everyday browsing fast…
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Edge features to help you stay organized and power your productivity
by Guest Roger Capriotti- 0 replies
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Life seems to be moving at a faster pace, with demands for our time growing and multitasking being the norm at home and at work. Here at Microsoft Edge, we understand the crucial role that a web browser plays in your online life, and we strive to build features that help you make the most of your time. Yesterday, we announced the limited public preview of Edge Workspaces, which allows you to browse the web in a shared space along with your friends and family to get more done, together. Today, we are excited to share more of what is new in Edge to help you stay organized and productive. First, Edge is now the first and only browser with an integrated AI image generator. We…
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Microsoft Edge Workspaces public preview is now available
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Last fall, at Ignite, we announced the enterprise public preview of Microsoft Edge Workspaces. Since then, we’ve been hard at work to make it available more broadly and allow you to try Edge Workspaces in your home life. Today, we are excited to announce that we’re opening Edge Workspaces for a limited public preview. We want to continue to build out this game-changing, collaborative feature, and we cannot do it without valuable feedback from Edge users. Today, we want to share what you can do with Edge Workspaces and how it can help you get more done, together. We’ll also share how you can join the public preview and be one of the first to try Edge Workspaces. [HEADING…
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Introducing the Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock
by Guest Yaron Galitzky, VP Product Development, Microsoft- 0 replies
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Surface products are always designed for versatility – from a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet in the Surface Pro to the Surface Laptop Studio that instantly transitions from powerful laptop to creative canvas, Surface devices let you work the way that best suits your needs. A key part of this versatility is the ability to instantly connect to a desktop setup at home or in the office for expansive work. A single, fast connection that provides access to external monitors and the accessories that customize your office or home workspace helps you to get more done. We are excited to announce the newest Surface Dock, Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock, which extends the suppor…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23424
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23424 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23424[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Evolved Widgets Board [/HEADING] We are beginning to preview a revamp of the widgets board experience with a larger canvas (3-columns if supported by the device) and new zones to provide users quick access to glanceable widgets from their apps and services as well as enable users to take a high-value break with their personalized feed. [caption id=attachment_176152" align="alignnone" width="724] Example of updated widgets board with larger canvas and dedicated sections for widgets and feed content.[/caption]…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1537 and 22624.1537
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1537 and Build 22624.1537 (KB5022910) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1537 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1537 = 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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Weather from Microsoft Start named the most accurate global forecast provider
by Guest Derek Cheng, Vice President of Content Services- 0 replies
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Following the last few years of record-breaking natural disasters, it’s clear that weather prediction accuracy isn’t just for making daily decisions when going outdoors – it can save lives. From deadly risk of hurricanes to lightning storms to flooding, there’s a critical need for a high-accuracy weather forecast tool. To meet the needs of our users, we decided to build our own weather forecast system in Microsoft Start. Using industry-leading machine learning, AI and other innovative technologies over the last two years, Microsoft built one of the world’s leading weather forecasting capabilities. In a new, independent study commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by Fore…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25324
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25324 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 (no known issues for example), but we will not publish a blog post for every flight – only when new features are available in a build. And like the previous Canary Channel build, this build has a few new features and changes to document. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 25324[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Evolved Widgets Board [/HEADING] We are beginni…
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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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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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Introducing the new Intel vPro Platform powered by 13th Intel Core processors, built for Windows 11 PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Businesses in search of the latest hardware – key to helping them better defend against the latest security threats and improve productivity – now have another advantage when they buy Windows 11 PCs: a new Intel vPro platform powered by 13th Intel Core processors. Intel vPro has built-in hardware security to detect ransomware and software supply chain attacks. Customers will have more choice with endpoint detection and response (EDR) vendors enabled with Intel Threat Detection Technology. New IT-enabled memory encryption will also take virtualization-based security to a game-changing level in Windows 11. This year, Intel’s expansive commercial portfolio will deliver more…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23419
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23419 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23419[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Create live kernel memory dumps in Task Manager[/HEADING] We are introducing a set of new developer-focused features in Task Manager to aid the collection of live kernel memory dumps (LKDs). This is in addition to the existing “Memory dump” for user mode processes. The goal of kernel live dump is to gather data to troubleshoot an abnormal situation but allow the OS to continue operation. This reduces downtime when compared to a bug check for…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1483 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 22621.1483 (KB5023778) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: New! This update introduces notifications for Microsoft accounts in the Start menu. This is only available to a small audience right now. It will deploy more broadly in the coming months. Some devices might notice different visual treatments as we gather feedback. See the example below. [caption id=attachment_176139" align="alignnone" width="187] Example treatment of notifications for Microsoft accounts in the Start menu.[/caption] New! Once you h…
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A principled approach to app pinning and app defaults in Windows
by Guest Tali Roth & Aaron Grady- 0 replies
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Today we’re reaffirming our long-standing approach to put people in control of their Windows PC experience and to empower developers to take advantage of our open platform. We want to ensure that people are in control of what gets pinned to their Desktop, their Start menu and their Taskbar as well as to be able to control their default applications such as their default browser through consistent, clear and trustworthy Windows provided system dialogs and settings. Third party applications running on Windows and Microsoft’s own apps and features will have access to methods for pinning to these key user experiences and access to directing users to change defaults. Apps may …
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.2787 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 19045.2787 (KB5023773) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: This update affects the ms-appinstaller URI. It now works with the DesktopAppInstaller policy. The update addresses an issue that affects the Remote Procedure Call Service (rpcss.exe). The issue might cause a race condition between the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) and the Microsoft Remote Procedure Call (RPC) endpoint mapper. This update addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft HTML Application Host (HTA). This issue blocks co…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1465 and 22624.1465
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1465 and Build 22624.1465 (KB5023775) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1465 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1465 = 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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Microsoft Store App Awards 2023 nominations are now open!
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Microsoft Store App Awards is back this year! Nominations are now open through March 29, 2023, and the form is located here. For more information, keep reading. Attention Windows users, developers, and app enthusiasts! We are excited to announce the upcoming Microsoft Store App Awards 2023, the most anticipated event for the Microsoft Store community! After the incredible success of last year's awards, we are eager to celebrate the achievements of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry. The 2022 award recipients brought forward an impressive lineup of apps that showcased the limitless possibilities of the Windows platform. From productivity to entertainme…
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Taking control of your application’s title bar
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Web technology is a common way to develop desktop applications. A growing number of apps are being built using an open technology stack based solely on web standards. These apps, or PWAs, can be installed from both the Microsoft Edge browser and the Microsoft Store. Once they are installed, they integrate with the operating system using advanced web capabilities that enable expected behaviours around sharing, file handling, and even UI refinements. One UI aspect that is important to keep in mind is the title bar and the information it shows. Among other things, title bars are important since they can be read by screen readers, and also provide useful identifying informati…
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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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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…