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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1900 and 22631.1900
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1900 and Build 22631.1900 (KB5027301) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.1900 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1900 = 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 23481
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23481 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23481[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Improvements for Windows Ink[/HEADING] Windows Ink is being modernized to allow users to enable inking directly onto edit fields. In addition, we are improving the accuracy from the recognition technology and a scratch out gesture for when users need to make edits. The goal with Windows Ink is to let users use their pen and handwrite anywhere they can type on their Windows device. [caption id=attachment_176350" align="alignnone" width="810] …
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Announcing the availability of consumer replacement components for Surface devices
by Guest Tim McGuiggan – VP Devices Services & Product- 0 replies
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We are happy to announce that replacement components for Surface devices are now available in the Microsoft Store. As a team, we are committed to delivering what customers want and need in a premium device including versatility, performance, cutting-edge design, build quality and repairability. Our approach to repairability has been to expand the options for customers to have their devices repaired in a safe, sustainable manner. While we have always offered world-class warranty and repair services via Microsoft support, we have been working to increase repair options by designing products that are easier to repair and by expanding our network of Authorized Service Provid…
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Public Preview : Improve Win32 app security via app isolation
by Guest David Weston, Vice President Enterprise and OS- 0 replies
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We are thrilled to announce the public preview launch of Win32 app isolation. This blog post provides an overview of the topic. To learn more about the developer experience and engage with the team, please visit our GitHub page. It is worth noting that Win32 app isolation is an addition to the family of existing Windows sandbox options, such as Windows Sandbox and Microsoft Defender Application Guard. While these options are based on virtualization based security, Win32 app isolation is built on the foundation of AppContainers (and more). AppContainers are specifically designed to encapsulate and restrict the execution of processes, helping to ensure they operate with lim…
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Releasing .NET Framework 4.8.1 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing .NET Framework 4.8.1 (KB5011048) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 21H2 (original release), Windows 10, version 21H2 (LTSC), and Windows 10, version 22H2. .NET Framework 4.8.1 includes native support for the Arm64 architecture (on Windows 11 only), as well as accessibility improvements and other improvements. You can see the complete list of improvements in the .NET Framework 4.8.1 release notes and the original .NET Framework 4.8.1 release announcement, here: Announcing .NET Framework 4.8.1 - .NET Blog (microsoft.com). .NET Framework 4.8.1 will also soon be available on Windows Update and Catal…
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AMD introduces new processors for Windows 11 PCs geared toward professionals
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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If your business is buying new Windows 11 PCs, there are going to be more options with AMD’s new mobile and desktop processors adding the performance you need to speed up your workflow. These new processors provide enterprise-grade multi-layered security, including Secured-core PC and chip to cloud security technology enabled by Microsoft Pluton, as well as simplified deployment and manageability. At the end of May, new features and enhancements for Windows 11 became available that focus on business needs, such as security and IT management, and new benefits that enhance professional and personal usability. For those on the go, AMD’s Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile processor…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (June 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 (2305.40000.4.0) will add the long-requested file sharing, settings updates, and graphics fixes. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] File sharing enabled. File transfer using drop and drop and copy and paste. Windows Subsystem for Android Settings (renamed to just "Windows Subsystem for Android") redesign, including displaying all installed Android apps. Enable apps that specify android.hardware.type.pc in their manifest to opt into receiving raw input events. Wi-Fi API compatibility improvements. Camera hardware compatibility improvements. Linux kern…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1835 and 22631.1835
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1830 and Build 22631.1835 (KB5027305) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.1835 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1835 = 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 23475
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23475 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR: This build includes a handful of new features we’re beginning to roll out to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel including a modernized File Explorer Home and address bar, Dynamic Lighting, and support for Emoji 15. As part of introducing these new features, we’ve also added some new known issues. We’re also releasing a new Microsoft Store update. Check out all the details in the below blog post! [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23475[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Modernized File Explorer Home and Address Bar[/HEADING] Now that File Explorer is powered by Windows App S…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25381
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25381 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 (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 25381[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]SMB signing requirement changes[/HEADING] Beginning with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25381 Enterprise editions…
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Updated Paint app for Windows 11 begins rolling out to Windows Insiders with dark mode and zoom improvements
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 Canary and Dev Channels (version 11.2304.17.0). This update includes a good set of changes and improvements we think the community will enjoy! With this update, we are introducing support for dark mode in Paint. By default, Paint will adapt to your system theme preferences, but you can change this option yourself on the brand-new settings page. [caption id=attachment_176319" align="alignnone" width="724] Paint in dark mode showing a drawing of a cat.[/caption] We are also rolling out improvements to the zoom controls as well to give you more flex…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1830 and 22631.1830
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1830 and Build 22631.1830 (KB5026443) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.1830 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1830 = 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 23471
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23471 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23471[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Add Phone Photos in File Explorer Gallery[/HEADING] Accessing your phone’s camera roll from your PC is an important everyday task that is now easier with File Explorer Gallery. There is a new button in the Command Bar titled “Add Phone Photos” that will help with setting up your PC to be ready to show these photos in Gallery. Clicking this button today will open a URL with a QR code that you can scan with your phone to get started. [caption id=attachment_176313" align="alignnone" width="905] Add Phone Photos…
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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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WinGet configuration Preview
by Guest Demitrius Nelon- 0 replies
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The Windows Package Manager team has been working on several things we’re sure you will be very excited about. If you’ve been following the WinGet blogs, you’re already familiar with package management on Windows. We’ve got some goodies in store for you like package pinning, our new PowerShell module, and running WinGet in the system context. We’ve gotten lots of feedback on how WinGet has been a game changer in terms of time saved, convenience, and simplification when setting up a new Windows PC. WinGet configuration takes things to the next level! [HEADING=1]WinGet configuration[/HEADING] Save time and skip the manual effort of setting up a new machine or onboa…
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Introducing Dev Home
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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From the team that brought you Windows Terminal, Windows Subsystem for Linux, PowerToys and Windows Package Manager (WinGet), we are excited to introduce Dev Home, a new open-source experience in Windows created just for developers. Dev Home is a centralized location for setting up your machine, monitoring your system information, and managing your projects. [embed] ]View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC-60KNgLuE[/embed] Dev Home is part of Windows and will update through the Microsoft Store and GitHub with continuous releases to add new features and improve quality. Today, you can install Dev Home (Preview) from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page…
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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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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 New Mercury Editions of Razer Blade 16 and Blade 18 now available
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Razer Blade 16 and Blade 18 made their debut at CES earlier this year and now the Windows 11 gaming laptops are available in new Mercury Editions – a design featuring T6 grade aluminum and anodized for a durable finish. They’re NVIDIA Studio certified, designed to accelerate creative workflows. The Blades pair seamlessly with creative applications for fast and smooth creation. [caption id=attachment_178335" align="alignnone" width="1024] Blade 16 Mercury Edition[/caption] When you’re on the go, the Blade 16 Mercury Edition packs a lot in a 16-inch portable PC, with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU and a dual-mode mini-LED panel that can toggle between two resolutions and ref…
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Acer refreshes Windows 11 PCs for work and play: Swift Edge 16 and Predator Triton 16
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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If you’re looking for Windows laptops, Acer has announced two refreshed PCs for work and play: the Swift Edge 16 and the Predator Triton 16. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 7040 Series processors, which keep this Windows 11 laptop running longer when unplugged, the Swift Edge 16 also makes the most of up to AMD Radeon 780M graphics for immersive visuals. [caption id=attachment_178329" align="alignnone" width="1024] Swift Edge 16[/caption] When it comes to working on the go, security is paramount. Thanks to the built-in Microsoft Pluton security processor, enabled by default, this PC can provide added protection to defend against sophisticated attacks, while the fingerpri…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1825 and 22631.1825
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1825 and Build 22631.1825 (KB 5026440) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.1825 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1825 = New features off by default. UPDATED: 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 25375
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25375 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 (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 25375[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Support for Microsoft Endpoint DLP on Windows on Arm (Arm64) builds[/HEADING] You can now extend Microsoft Endpoint…
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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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Windows Terminal Preview 1.18 Release
by Guest Christopher Nguyen- 0 replies
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Welcome back to another Windows Terminal release! This release updates Windows Terminal to version 1.17 and includes all of the features from this previous blog post. Additionally, Windows Terminal Preview is getting an update to version 1.18 and will include all the features detailed here, so let’s talk all about them! As always, you can install Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal Preview from the Microsoft Store, from the GitHub releases page, or by using winget. [HEADING=1]Tab Tearout[/HEADING] Yes! We finally have tab tearout! This has been a highly requested feature since the dawn of Terminal time. Starting in Windows Terminal Preview 1.18, you will now be…
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Microsoft Edge: Your AI-powered browser, innovating for businesses and developers
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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This year at Build, we’re raising the bar on what a browser can and should do in today’s digital world to help you, your business, and the sites and web apps you create to stay at the forefront. Check out the latest innovations below to learn how Microsoft Edge will take your work and your organization’s productivity to the next level. Jump to the following sections to learn more: Innovations for Business Changing how we browse with AI advancements Edge gets a new look and feel A dedicated work experience for a hybrid world Workspaces for shared tabs on a project Simplified Edge management in the Microsoft 365 admin center Edge on mobile improved for businesses …
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Announcing the Microsoft Store App Awards 2023 Winners!
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 Microsoft Store App Awards! This year, we're excited to recognize apps and developers within two award groups: the Microsoft Store Community Choice Awards, with apps nominated by the community, and the Microsoft Store Editor's Choice Awards, recognized by Microsoft. We were amazed by the overwhelming number of nominations for the Community Choice Awards. It is absolutely energizing for us to see our community flourishing, and that is reflected in your interest in the Microsoft Store. [HEADING=2]Microsoft Store Community Choice Awards[/HEADING] This year, we asked our community to nominate and vote for their favorite ap…