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Disk caching in Microsoft Edge
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Beginning with Microsoft Edge 102 on Windows, Microsoft Edge now automatically compresses disk caches for improved performance and a reduced disk footprint. Our goal on the Microsoft Edge team is to deliver the best performing browser possible on Windows and other platforms. When a browser uses too many resources, it not only impacts the browsing experience but can also slow down the entire system. However, when it comes to performance optimizations, we often need to balance optimizing for the entire system, since optimizing for one resource can often come at a cost increasing the use of another resource. One such example is the use of disk cache that is used by browsers …
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Dive into a world of fantasy, dragons and aliens in this month’s Realms Plus
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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January brings 16 new pieces of Minecraft Realms Plus content. To get your hands on it all, you just need to subscribe to Realms Plus via your Minecrafting device. "This month we’re going to journey to alien dimensions, ride dragon horses, create our own skyblock adventures and more," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "Plus, we’ll be discovering some hidden twists along the way." Head over to Minecraft.net to survey the new offerings, find details about Realms Plus and choose your subscription. Continue reading...
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Documentary chronicles challenges faced by Ukrainian game studio
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Very few, if any, game studios have as many challenges as GSC Game World did while trying to finish a long-awaited sequel. “War Game: The Making of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2” is a documentary focused on the Ukrainian-based team and how they’ve overcome obstacle after obstacle, including working in a warzone and moving studios across countries. Variety previewed the documentary, which is scheduled to release in early October. Directed by Andrew Stephan, “War Game” centers on the very personal stories of creative director Maria Grygorovych and her team. Grygorovych emphasized to Variety how “scary” it was to agree to the proposal from Xbox to make the film. “It wasn’t my dream to do…
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Doing different: making a better world throughout the Windows 11 PC ecosystem
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Each April, on Earth Day, the world takes a moment to reflect on our natural environment, and evaluate our impact on that environment. Microsoft has committed to become carbon negative, water positive and zero waste company by 2030, all while protecting ecosystems. Microsoft is focused on building a more sustainable future – a goal that is shared with Windows 11 PC partners. Microsoft and its device partners are addressing sustainability objectives through the design, use and end of life management of Windows devices. Microsoft has identified six specific ecosystem wide objectives to address with these partners: improved energy efficiency, sustainable packaging, increase…
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Download Minecraft’s free The Mangrove Restoration Project map
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Now you can restore a mangrove forest in Minecraft. Using your new seed-scatter-cannon you can plant mangrove trees instantly. The more you plant, the lower the CO2 levels will be. Gradually you'll start to see wildlife come back and the mangrove return to its former glory. It’s all part of Minecraft’s vision to Building a Better World, in which Mojang Studios will be donating $200,000 to The Nature Conservancy to protect mangroves. “We have also partnered with Everbloom Games to bring you a free map, The Mangrove Restoration Project, which you can play to have fun and learn about mangroves,” writes Sofia Dankis on Minecraft.net. “We need to act now to preserve and restor…
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World of Warcraft has long been a favorite amongst PC gamers. Now they can explore a new zone that went live this week: the goblin city of Undermine. Mark Kelada, assistant lead quest designer for Blizzard Entertainment, writes about what to expect in this experience, including the D.R.I.V.E. feature. That stands for Dynamic and Revolutionary Improvement to Vehicular Experiences and with it, players can travel in “a mechanically intriguing G-99 Breakneck – otherwise known as WoW’s take on a hot rod.” This car “has exaggerated features—like massive flames shooting from the scoop—which fit perfectly within the chaotic streets of Undermine.” Find out more over on Xbox Wir…
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During Disability Pride month, Xbox reinforces commitment to inclusive gaming
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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As part of Disability Pride Month, Team Xbox proudly celebrates players, creators and community members with disabilities. More than 400 million video game players worldwide have disabilities, and an Xbox Wire post recognizes the contributions the gaming and disability community has made in making Team Xbox and the broader gaming industry more inclusive and welcoming for everyone. In the post, Brannon Zahand, senior gaming accessibility program manager and Microsoft Gaming & Disability community member, writes, “We encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the many players with disabilities across the globe who make up the vibrant gaming community…
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Dynamic Lighting is now available on Windows 11
by Guest Connor Al-Joundi- 0 replies
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Devices with “Red, Green, Blue” (RGB) lights can help users personalize their Windows experiences beyond the screen. With the latest feature update, Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11 enables users to control their RGB devices right in Windows Settings. They can use it to extend their Windows accent color onto the devices around them, synchronize RGB effects across devices from different brands and exercise finer control over how their apps control their device’s lights. Dynamic Lighting helps create cohesion across the RGB devices market and enables new and engaging experiences across applications that are enhanced by RGB lights. In collaboration with partners like Acer, A…
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Dynasties of India expansion available now for Age of Empires II
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Dynasties of India – the third expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – is available now. The new downloadable content involves three unique civilizations, exciting campaigns and a long list of achievements to conquer. Plus, from 4 p.m. PT on April 28 through May 12, the Dynasties of India Event will be available with new challenges and rewards. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com for all the details. Continue reading...
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Early access begins Nov. 5 for Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition; preload today
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition launches in early access starting tomorrow, Nov. 5, at midnight local time. Premium Edition owners can preload Forza Horizon 5 today and explore the open world of Mexico ahead of global launch on Nov. 9. In addition to early access, the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition and Premium Add-ons Bundle on Xbox or Windows PCs include the Welcome Pack, Car Pass, VIP Membership and two game expansions when they become available. Head over to Xbox Wire for details, and to check out the newly released launch trailer celebrating the game’s release. Continue reading...
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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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The holidays are here, and so are incredible new games that you can play on Windows 11 with PC Game Pass, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™. In addition to an unparalleled library of supported games, accessories and hardware, Windows 11 also offers players an exciting array of gaming features that can help enhance your fun on the latest titles, as well as the games you’re already playing. Here’s a quick recap of a few of those features, many of which are exclusive to Windows 11: Auto HDR: Breathing new life into your games High Dynamic Range (HDR) revolutionized visual experiences by offering a wider range of colors and brig…
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Elevating the developer experience on Windows with new AI tools and productivity tools
by Guest Logan Iyer, Distinguished Engineer, Windows- 0 replies
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With the latest Windows 11 update on Sept. 26 we released a host of developer features as the core component of the Windows OS with an intent to make every developer more productive on Windows. Today we are excited to announce Windows AI Studio, a new AI experience to help enterprises and developers jumpstart local AI development and deployment on Windows, along with new updates to Dev Home and new enterprise features in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) that enhance security and simplify deployment. [HEADING=2]Windows AI Studio simplifies generative AI app development[/HEADING] Many developers and enterprises want to bring AI differentiated experiences to their apps an…
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Embrace your spirit of exploration with Minecraft x Burberry partnership
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Minecraft is teaming up with British luxury fashion house Burberry for “Burberry: Freedom to Go Beyond” -- new, free downloadable content that reflects both brands’ appreciation of the wonder of nature. "As the player, you venture into an alternate reality version of London taken over by a malevolent entity called the Nexus,” writes Cristina Anderca on Minecraft.net. “Once a place blooming with foliage and gentle animals, this land has been drained of color and life. Its inhabitants have been scattered to the four realms of air, water, fire and earth, and your quest is to restore the spirit of the wild by traveling to each realm, reviving its Nature Guardian, and freeing …
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Empowering collaboration in the hybrid workplace with Surface Hub 2S and Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera
by Guest Steven Bathiche, Corporate Vice President- 0 replies
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As hybrid work continues to evolve, it is imperative that organizations bring people together wherever they are – both inside the office and out – to communicate, collaborate and co-create. For years, Microsoft has invested in hardware and software solutions to meet emerging customer needs. Years ago, we envisioned a concept we referred to as the “magic window,” a suite of technologies and techniques, which, at its simplest form, was about connecting people and removing barriers of geography and communication style. With Surface Hub 2S, our customers experience this vision – collaborating using Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Whiteboard, Windows and more. Today we are proud to…
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One of the key issues we hear from extension developers is the time that Microsoft takes to review their extensions. We're implementing several measures to improve this process. This will allow developers to iterate faster, bringing more innovation to their users, and making the extensions more reliable, robust, and secure. To support this, we have implemented an expedited review process for high-quality and high-value extensions. Select extensions will enjoy a priority queue with faster review times. These extensions are automatically chosen based on a broad set of parameters, including: User value, as indicated by user adoption of the extension, user feedback, and o…
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Empowering schools with Windows 11, Surface Laptop SE and more
by Guest Michael Cowan, Senior Director Product Marketing- 0 replies
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Devices are more important than ever to the K-12 education experience, whether students need to participate in class remotely or in-person, complete digital homework or connect with educators to get support. Surface Laptop SE is our most affordable device yet, a slim and sleek classic laptop with a new edition of Windows 11 streamlined for students in primary and secondary education. With long-lasting battery life,1 an HD camera and a modern processor to load apps and files quickly, Laptop SE is made to power creativity through the whole school day. The new edition of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE, optimizes performance with curated, education-first apps designed for budget-f…
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Enhanced Windows 365 App Experience – Re-imagining mobile productivity
by Guest Catalin Ionescu- 0 replies
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At Microsoft, our mission is to provide people with effective tools to boost productivity. Windows 365 enables you to securely stream your full Windows experience - including personalized apps, content and settings—from the Microsoft Cloud to any device, anywhere using a Windows 365 Cloud PC. We are excited to introduce the Enhanced Windows 365 App Experience, a built-in experience for Android devices that empowers you to harness the capabilities of a full-fledged Windows experience powered by the Microsoft Cloud right from your Android smartphone. Together with our partners at Lenovo, we recently announced and released this experience to market as a built-in integration …
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Enhancing the security of Microsoft Edge extensions with the new Publish API
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As part of our commitment to continuously improve our security methods and practices, we are excited to introduce changes to the Publish API for Edge extensions developers. These changes are part of the Microsoft Secure Future Initiative and are designed to enhance the security of your extensions and streamline the extension publishing process. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the key security capabilities introduced with the new Publish API, how it differs from the current API, and how extension developers can easily opt-in to and use the new experience. [HEADING=1]Key security enhancements[/HEADING] The new Publish API delivers the following key enhancements:…
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In our previous blog post, Enhancing the security of Microsoft Edge extensions with the new Publish API, we introduced the new Publish API, which brings key security enhancements to Microsoft Edge extension developers. As mentioned in the Publish API documentation, support for the previous version of the API was planned to end on December 31, 2024. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the next steps and what extension developers need to do to ensure your extensions continue to function smoothly. Extended deprecation period Based on your feedback, we have extended the deprecation period. Support for the previous version of the Publish API will now end on January 10, 2025. St…
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Eternal Return launches as free-to-play title on Windows PC
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Eternal Return launched on Oct. 19 as a free-to-play title on Windows PC, with Perks for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. The game, a mix of popular genres combined into a multiplayer online survival arena, has a solid esports and competitive scene. Head over to Xbox Wire to read all about it. Continue reading...
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Evolving the connection between your phone and your Windows PC
by Guest Gerald Haslhofer, General Manager, Mobile and- 0 replies
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[HEADING=2]Phone Link, formerly known as Your Phone, brings your Android phone and your Windows PC closer together.[/HEADING] Today we are thrilled to announce the evolution of Your Phone app as Phone Link. We introduced the Your Phone experience more than three years ago, allowing you to keep your smartphone in your pocket and still be able to access your photos and texts on your computer. Since then, we have enabled more capabilities, such as the ability to filter notifications on your Windows PC, make and receive phone calls even when your phone is out of reach, and use your Android mobile apps on your Windows PC. As part of this evolution, we’re now introducing a br…
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Expanding Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in Japan
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are expanding the preview of Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in Japan. We are excited to take this first step on our path to make this preview available in other countries and regions. [caption id=attachment_175815" align="alignnone" width="1024] Amazon Appstore in the Microsoft Store for Japanese Windows Insiders.[/caption] For the best experience, Insiders should update to Microsoft Store version 22206.1401.6 (or higher) to install the latest version of the Amazon Appstore. Insiders must also be on Windows 11 Version 22H2 (or higher) on devices that meet the requirements for Windows Subsystem for Android™. As a reminder,…
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We announced the release of Microsoft Edge Game Assist (Preview) just before the holidays, and we've been thrilled by the response from players. Today, we're excited to share that we're expanding the preview of Game Assist to Edge Stable, making it even easier for players to try it without installing special software or changing your default browser. We're also excited to share some of the latest changes we've made based on your feedback. Game Assist (Preview) arrives in the Stable channel For technical reasons, the initial preview of Game Assist required you to install Edge Beta 132 and set it as your default browser. With the release of Edge Stable 132, Game Assist is…
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Explore Hispanic heritage in LatinExplorers for Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15, and with it comes LatinExplorers, a new Minecraft offering developed in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. LatinExplorers presents a new way to build leadership and social-emotional skills, teaching students how leaders in the Hispanic community can inspire them to take actions in their own communities. Available for Minecraft: Education Edition and Bedrock in the Minecraft Marketplace, LatinExplorers is the first Latino-themed game presented by Minecraft. Find out more. Continue reading...