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Announcing new Windows 11 innovation, with features for secure, efficient IT management and intuitive user experience
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Technology is creating amazing opportunities for our industry and the world, and Windows 11 is at the center of innovation with new experiences that transform how we interact with the Windows PC and each other. With Windows 11, we’re seeing record engagement, our highest customer satisfaction over any previous version of Windows in the U.S., and accelerated growth in commercial deployments. In fact, we recently shared as part of our latest earnings report that over 90% of Fortune 500 companies are currently trialing or have already deployed Windows 11.¹ In February, we brought the new AI-powered Bing to the taskbar and other features to improve the way people get things d…
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Unlocking the end-to-end Windows AI developer experience using ONNX runtime and Olive
by Guest Jeff Mendenhall- 0 replies
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At the Microsoft 2023 Build conference, Panos Panay announced ONNX Runtime as the gateway to Windows AI. Using ONNX Runtime gives third party developers the same tools we use internally to run AI models on any Windows or other devices across CPU, GPU, NPU, or hybrid with Azure. We are also introducing Olive, a toolchain we created to ease the burden on developers to optimize models for varied Windows and other devices. Both ONNX Runtime and Olive contribute to the velocity of getting your AI models deployed into apps. [HEADING=2]What is ONNX Runtime?[/HEADING] ONNX Runtime is a cross-platform, cross-IHV inferencing engine that allows developers to inference across pl…
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Bringing the power of AI to Windows 11 – unlocking a new era of productivity for customers and developers with Windows Copilot and Dev Home
by Guest Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Windows and- 0 replies
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The team and I are pumped to be back at Build with the developer community this year. Over the last year, Windows has continued to see incredible growth fueled by Windows 11 adoption. In fact, one of the most exciting areas driving that growth for Windows has been developers themselves, with a 24% YoY increase in monthly devices used for development. AI is the defining technology of our time and developers are at the forefront of this transformation. With the right tools we can empower developers and our shared customers to shape the future and leave their mark on the world. We are just starting to see the incredible impact AI is having across industries and in our own da…
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Welcoming AI to the Microsoft Store on Windows
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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We wouldn’t be where we are today without the developer community. Together, we’ve been on a journey to reimagine an open app store and provide a better experience for Windows customers. It’s because of this partnership that the Microsoft Store on Windows is now used by over one billion customers with more than 50% of new Windows 11 customers engaging with the Microsoft Store in the first 30 days. The momentum of Windows customers is a testament to the growth in quality content from our passionate community of developers, who have more than doubled the number of Win32 and PWA apps since last year. Engaging PWAs like Snapchat and ESPN, sophisticated native apps like Spark …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25370
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25370 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 25370[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Support for vTPM in Hyper-V on Windows on Arm (Arm64) builds[/HEADING] After upgrading your host OS to the latest f…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (May 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 (2304.40000.5.0) will add package verification, improved reliability and AppLink support. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] Package verification for apps on WSA: Android apps are scanned using anti-virus software installed on Windows prior to app installation. Ability for users to configure how much memory to assign to Android Android apps will be launched when a user opens the supported app link from any app (Android AppLink support) Linux kernel updated to 5.15.94 WSA reliability and performance improvements [HEADING=1]Giving feedback[/HEADING] …
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.2001 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 22000.2001 (KB5026436) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: This update addresses an issue that affects searchindexer.exe. It stops working after you sign out. This issue occurs after you upgrade your machine to Windows 11 Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and sign in to that machine. This update addresses an issue that affects Narrator. It does not announce text attributes correctly for words, such as "misspelled", "deletion change," and "comment". This update addresses an issue that affects Server Message Block (SMB). Yo…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.3030 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 19045.3030 (KB5026435) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! This update brings back an improved search box experience on the Windows 10 taskbar. If you have a top, bottom, regular, or small icons taskbar, you will see the search box appear. You can use it to easily access apps, files, settings, and more from Windows and the web. You will also have access to the latest search updates, such as search highlights. If you want to restore your previous search experience, you can do that easily. To do that,…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1776 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 22621.1776 (KB5026446) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. [HEADING=2]We're planning to gradually rollout the following new features and enhancements for devices that install Build 22621.1776: [/HEADING] If you want to get them as soon as possible, open Settings > Windows Update and turn on the toggle Get the latest updates as soon as they're available and check for updates. Note: The toggle won't be enabled for managed devices (those that are managed by Windows Update for Business or WSUS). New! This update adds live captions for the following languages: Chinese (…
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Xbox gets hands-on with ROG Ally, which goes portable with Windows 11 and Game Pass
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Introduced last month and launching May 11, the ROG Ally is a portable Windows 11 gaming device that’s getting a lot of buzz. Xbox’s Jeff Rubenstein took it for a spin and re-discovered “that childlike wonder” of playing games anywhere. In a post on Xbox Wire, Rubenstein focuses on Game Pass and how the Ally differentiates itself from other handheld gaming devices: by running the full version of Windows 11. “As soon as I signed in, the ROG Ally seamlessly detected that I’m a Game Pass Ultimate member, and even automatically connected to my home Wi-Fi – it’s the little things! Of course, it’s the big things too, like access to all the games I’ve previously purchased from t…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1755 and 22624.1755
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1755 and Build 22624.1755 (KB5026438) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1755 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1755 = 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’s latest workstations and Windows 11 boost productivity across industries
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Constructing tomorrow’s physical infrastructures? Designing the next generation of innovative products? Running complex simulations and data processing? Or tackling any number of tasks across a variety of industries? Then Lenovo’s latest ThinkStation and ThinkPad workstations – powered by Windows 11 – may be just what you need. The company’s portfolio of workstations spans a wide range of customizable forms and functions for workflows in fields as diverse as architecture, engineering and construction, product design and development, healthcare, media and entertainment, energy, finance, data science and AI. Because these industries often generate complex and confidential d…
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Part 3 – Babylon.js 6.0: News Tools
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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We are developers, artists, creators, and dreamers and we want to make it as simple as possible to enable everyone to bring their ideas to life. With this new version of Babylon.js, we set out to make it even easier to develop web experiences through the addition of several new tools. [HEADING=2]Node Material Ray Marching[/HEADING] One of the most used features in Babylon.js is the Node Material. This advanced material type allows you to create incredibly complicated and interactive shaders without writing a single line of code! With Babylon.js 6.0 we’ve done a lot of plumbing under the hood to make it more powerful than ever. With this work it is now possible for devel…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1690 and 22624.1690
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1690 and Build 22624.1690 (KB5026447) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1690 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1690 = 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 23451
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23451 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23451[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Modernized Details Pane in File Explorer[/HEADING] We are introducing a modernized details pane in File Explorer (ALT + Shift + P) designed to help you easily access related content, stay up to date with file activity, and collaborate without even opening a file. [caption id=attachment_176248" align="alignnone" width="354] New modernized details pane in File Explorer.[/caption] When a user selects a file in File Explorer and enables the pane, a modern pane will display contextual information about the file i…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25357
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25357 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 25357[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New Widget: Facebook[/HEADING] Facebook is rolling out a preview version of their widget. To give it a try, downloa…
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Monkeypod Jam preserves a small business and extends reach using Lenovo and Windows 11
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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As the only full-time employee at Monkeypod Jam, Aletha Thomas is as small as a small business can get. But her reach extends across oceans and brings people from the mainland to the island of Kauai, her home in Hawaii for 25 years. Monkeypod originally focused on selling preserved fruit and pickled vegetables grown on the island, supplied by local farmers. It started as a project Thomas embarked on to help pay for her 2011 wedding and turned into a business that replaced her career as a teacher. Her growing team used the kitchen of a defunct fast-food restaurant to produce their small batches. Five years after they started, the growing company moved into a building that …
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Photos app for Windows 11 update brings improvements for Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, The Photos app in Windows 11 lets you view, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud. Today, we begin to roll out an update to the Photos app to Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. This update includes a broad set of new features, improvements, and fixes based on feedback. With this update, we are introducing: [HEADING=1]New Slideshow Experience [/HEADING] This was a top feature request we received from the community since launching the new Photos app in Windows 11 last Fall. You can now relive your memories and view photos in a slideshow format, complete with transitions, animations, and 25 original music soundtracks to…
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Small business owners can find security, reliability and sustainability with Windows 11 PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more includes empowering small and medium-sized business owners with the technology they need to participate and thrive in an inclusive, digital economy. SMBs, so often the backbone of local economies and communities around the world, are celebrated every year through National Small Business Week. This year, that’s April 30 to May 6. Small business owners who believe technology is key to their successful digital transformation look to security and reliability as intertwined and important factors in deciding which PCs to use as they grow. With Windows 11, they can reduce risk from c…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25352
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25352 to the Canary Channel. 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 to ZN_RELEASE. Just like we have done in the past, we can change which branch we flight builds from. As our engineers work in development cycles internally, we may prioritize work being done in a specific branch and may need to move Insiders between branches. We are treating these builds the same as we would treat builds from the RS_PRERELEASE branch. As a result of this change, Insiders will notice that some feature…
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Part 2 – Babylon.js 6.0: Key Rendering Advancements
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple web rendering engines in the world. The latest Babylon.js 6.0 engine features a ton of new improvements to help you create stunning experiences. [HEADING=2]Fluid Rendering[/HEADING] With Babylon.js 6.0, you can now render fluids! This unlocks some truly breathtaking imagery right in the browser, running at 60fps! Check it out: Babylon.js Playground Learn more here: Fluid Rendering Demos | Babylon.js Documentation [HEADING=2]Screen Space Reflections v2[/HEADING] Beautiful rendering advancements don’t stop there, however. This new version of Babylon.js also brings a completely updated screen spac…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1680 and 22624.1680
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1680 and Build 22624.1680 (KB5025303) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1680 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1680 = 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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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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AMD introduces new Ryzen Z1 Series processors, debuting on first ROG Windows handheld gaming device
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Gamers who want to play on-the-go will find a new option with the debut of ROG Ally, ROG’s first gaming handheld powered by the recently introduced AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processors and Windows 11. The Ryzen Z1 family of high-performance processors includes the Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. They feature up to eight cores and 16 threads, with the proven efficiency of Zen 4 architecture and smart power management technology to ensure more battery life. With built-in AMD RDNA 3 architecture graphics, gamers will have enough power to play modern games at high frame rates. AMD also has a suite of software features that can increase performance with higher frame rates and faster …
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Part 1 – Announcing Babylon.js 6.0
by Guest Thomas Lucchini- 0 replies
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Our mission is to build one of the most powerful, beautiful, simple, and open web rendering engines in the world, and we are excited to announce the next step forward in that journey: the release of Babylon.js 6.0. [embed] ]View: https://youtu.be/nsqpuRCQV28[/embed] Babylon.js 6.0 brings a smorgasbord of performance improvements, rendering enhancements, and exciting new features that you will NOT want to miss! Let’s get started by talking about one of the most exciting things to come to Babylon.js in its entire 10-year history! [HEADING=2]Havok Physics in Babylon.js[/HEADING] We are very proud and excited to announce that the world famous Havok team is bringing a ne…