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Adding event handlers: Sounds, Dark Mode & Windowing (Part 2)
by Guest Jingwei Zhang, Program Manager- 0 replies
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[HEADING=1]Adding event handlers: Sounds, Dark Mode & Windowing (Part 2)[/HEADING] Note that in part 1 of the WinAppSDK Blog Series you implemented the visual layer of the DrumPad using WinUI 3 controls. However, if you click on any buttons, nothing happens, because we have not defined any actions, which we will do now. You will be guided to accomplish the following in this post: Play a sound when a drum pad button is clicked Switch into dark mode when the toggle switch is turned on Go into a specific windowing mode when a presenter mode is selected [HEADING=1]Play a sound when a drum pad button is clicked[/HEADING] Download sound clips to your project’s As…
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Adobe and Microsoft Bring Industry-Leading Acrobat PDF Experience to 1.4 Billion Windows Users through Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Natively embedding Acrobat PDF technology in Microsoft Edge delivers an enhanced PDF experience for Windows users and a seamless path to even more value. Adobe Acrobat PDF technology in Microsoft Edge will be available to all Windows 10 and 11 users beginning in March 2023, with an opt-in option for organizations with managed devices. Adobe and Microsoft continue to realize a shared mission to help users modernize and integrate best-in-class workflows, transforming digital work. Adobe and Microsoft have taken the next step in their commitment to transform the future of digital work and life by bringing Adobe Acrobat’s PDF capabilities to more than 1.4 billion Microso…
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Adventure Escape Mysteries come to Windows PCs for free
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Tilting Point’s hit puzzle adventure anthology game Adventure Escape Mysteries is now available for Windows desktops. You can download and enjoy AEM's many stories and point-and-click brain busters for free on PCs, joining 5 million players who have experienced AEM and its continually growing story content. The average ratings for the game are better than 4.5 stars. Game critics such as AppPicker, TechWiser, AndroidAuthority and AppUnwrapper have picked Adventure Escape games as the best escape room game. Find out more by downloading Adventure Escape Mysteries from Microsoft Store and diving into the fun. Continue reading...
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Adventures in English with Cambridge DLC comes to Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Adventures in English with Cambridge is now available to purchase for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. “This previously Education Edition-exclusive DLC is a fun way for students aged eight and up to practice communication skills, listening and reading comprehension, and spelling," writes Cristina Anderca in a post on Minecraft.net. "The lesson was created in partnership with Cambridge Assessment English, the world’s leading experts in English language learning, part of the University of Cambridge in the U.K., and takes place in an incredible world built by Blockworks." Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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Aerosoft CRJ 900/1000 comes to Microsoft Flight Simulator
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Flying commuter aircraft is an intensive endeavor in both the real and virtual worlds. One famous example is the Bombardier (nowadays Mitsubishi) CRJ line that carries 50 to 100 passengers. Now available to Microsoft Flight Simulator players on PC, Xbox and with Xbox Game Pass, the new CRJ can be found in the simulator marketplace. Head over to Xbox Wire to watch the video and find details about the aircraft and flying experience. Continue reading...
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Age of Empires anniversary extravaganza begins Oct. 25
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update is coming on Oct. 25. So is the Season Three: Anniversary Update, bringing new civilizations, challenges, achievements, features and more. And October marks the 25th anniversary for Age of Empires. Get a sneak peek at all the celebratory in-game events, with unique challenges and rewards starting on Oct. 25. You won't want to miss out on all the fun in Age of Empires IV, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition with celebratory cakes, castles and capybaras. Continue reading...
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Age of Empires IV now available with Xbox Game Pass on PC
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Age of Empires IV is available now with Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate, and available to buy at the Microsoft Store for Windows PC and Steam. To celebrate the launch, the World’s Edge team is taking over Times Square in New York City by spanning multiple city blocks with large digital screens, a living diorama and an AR experience. If you’re in New York City you’re invited to share your experiences there. Head over to Xbox Wire for all the launch news and tips on how to get started playing the new game. Continue reading...
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Age of Empires IV roadmap lays out what’s next
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Age of Empires IV became available on Oct. 28, and the first patch for it officially released earlier this week. So what’s next? The game’s developers at World’s Edge and Relic Entertainment released a roadmap on Wednesday providing a quick glimpse at some of their plans for Winter 2021 and Spring 2022, as well as some feature requests the team is tracking based on your feedback. Head over to Xbox Wire to see what's coming. And turning from the future to today, be sure to check out Xbox Wire’s collection of tips to help get your Age of Empires IV army up to speed. Continue reading...
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Age of Empires IV Season Two: Map Monsters is now live
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Age of Empires IV Season Two Update has arrived, bringing new content, additional ways to customize your gameplay and more, all available through Oct. 24. The first round of Season Two kicks off July 12 and runs for two weeks. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com to find out how to take part in the new challenges and unlock exclusive rewards. Continue reading...
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Alexa Carlin takes on her health challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Like a lot of people in their senior year of college, Alexa Carlin had a lot to look forward to. In January 2013, the South Florida native was set to graduate from the University of Florida in a few months, then start her dream job in New York that summer. She was also hours away from a party celebrating a major milestone in the latest of her entrepreneurial endeavors. But all that came to a sudden halt when she ended up in a hospital, induced into a medical coma, with a 1% chance to survive. She beat those formidable odds, but not without a lot of lessons learned along the way – and facing another health crisis soon after that would prove even more challenging. “My whole…
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Alienware reveals redesigned Aurora gaming desktop PC with Windows 11
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Desktop gamers in search of a new rig can now check out Alienware’s redesigned Aurora R16, which comes with Windows 11. It improves upon the Aurora R15 with a quieter system, lower CPU and GPU temperatures and a new space-saving form factor – all while delivering the elite gaming performance expected from Alienware. The Aurora R16 is the company’s first desktop to include the Alienware Command Center – a centralized dashboard to quickly get to game-specific profiles and themes, lighting, macros, audio and more. Like its predecessor, the Aurora R16 is designed for gamers who want a hassle-free plug-and-play elite gaming experience that performs out of the box and offers f…
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Alienware updates flagship desktop, introducing the Aurora R15
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Alienware revealed new gaming devices today, including a revamped Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop. It will be among the first Windows 11 PCs to feature the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. The new Alienware Aurora R15 debuts several improvements to achieve higher thermal efficiency and help ensure peak performance including: 240mm liquid cooling anchored in a five 120mm fan layout, hexagonal side-venting to generate additional airflow to the GPU, 80 Plus Platinum-rated power supply options and more. Alienware is also debuting its first-ever Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard alongside a new 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor. Head over to the …
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AMD announces newest line of processors: AMD Ryzen 6000 Series for mobile
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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AMD unveiled its newest line of processors, the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors for mobile. AMD also brings its “Zen 3+” core architecture together with AMD RDNA2 integrated graphics for the first time with the full lineup of new AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors. And for the first time in a business notebook, AMD integrated the Microsoft Pluton Security Processor within AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series, for continuous protection of user identity, data and apps – such as Microsoft Teams – on new Windows 11 PCs. Find out more about these and other AMD announcements. Continue reading...
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AMD announces newest line of processors: AMD Ryzen 6000 Series for mobile
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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AMD unveiled its newest line of processors, the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors for mobile. AMD also brings its “Zen 3+” core architecture together with AMD RDNA2 integrated graphics for the first time with the full lineup of new AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors. And for the first time in a business notebook, AMD integrated the Microsoft Pluton Security Processor within AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series, for continuous protection of user identity, data and apps – such as Microsoft Teams – on new Windows 11 PCs. Find out more about these and other AMD announcements. Continue reading...
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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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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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AMD’s new Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series powers Copilot+ PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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AMD has announced its third generation commercial AI mobile processors, designed specifically to transform business productivity and power Copilot+ PCs. Microsoft recently announced continued AI innovations coming to Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, such as Recall (Preview), Click to Do (Preview) and improved Windows Search. The new Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors deliver industry-leading AI compute, with three times the AI performance of previous generations to easily handle everyday workloads. Enabled with AMD PRO Technologies, the Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors offer robust security and manageability features designed to streamline IT operations. OEM partners incl…
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Amplify your passions with new Dell XPS Desktop powered by Windows 11
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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If you’re looking for technology to pursue your creative passions, you have a new option to consider: the Dell XPS Desktop. Powered by Windows 11, this PC ushers in an expansive suite of next-gen performance technologies and a more robust cooling architecture, making it the most powerful XPS Desktop ever made [1]. Designed to bring you closer to what you love, Windows 11 empowers your productivity and inspires your creativity. The XPS Desktop comes with the new 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (up to i9) that can handle creative projects and gameplay with ease alongside the graphics options: either NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs (up to a 3090) or AMD Radeon RX G…
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An even faster Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Over the past month, you may have noticed that some of Edge's features have become faster and more responsive. That's because Edge is on a journey to make all user interactions in the browser blazing fast starting with some of our newest features and core features. Starting with Edge 122, the Browser Essentials UI is now much more responsive. The UI is now 42% faster for Edge users and a whopping 76% faster for those of you on a device without an SSD or with less than 8GB RAM! Favorites is another Edge feature that's getting UI responsiveness improvements in Edge 124. Whether favorites are expanded or collapsed, the experience should be 40% faster. And this is just…
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An update on our commitment to making the web more accessible for everyone
by Guest Liat Ben-Zur, Corporate Vice President- 0 replies
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Today, Microsoft is kicking off the 12th Annual Ability Summit, a free community event that brings together people with disabilities, allies and industry professionals to imagine and build the future of inclusion and accessibility. It showcases our commitment to accessibility across the company and our fundamental belief that technology should be inclusive, ensuring everyone can access its benefits regardless of ability level, learning style or level of familiarity with technology. We’ve seen the PC become even more integral to productivity, connection and play over the last two years as we transitioned to hybrid ways of working and learning. The internet is a core part o…
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Angry Birds comes to Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Hey Minecraft players: You can now download Angry Birds DLC on Minecraft Marketplace. "In this flappingly fantastic new world from the Oreville Studios and Rovio Entertainment, the pigs are up to their old tricks again, and it’s up to you to stop them," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "Playing as Red, your mission is to rescue your birdnapped pals, save your precious eggs and thwart the pesky pigs’ grand plans. Battle your way through a uniquely blocky Cobalt Plateau, over the dangerous Piggy Junkyard, through Summer Madness and across Pig City to try and find your friends." With each rescued buddy, you’ll unlock them as playable characters so you can use the uniqu…
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Announcing Android™ apps on Windows 11 Preview for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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UPDATED 10:45AM Redmond time with link to download and install from the Store! Hello Windows Insiders, Today we have announced that the first preview of Android™ apps on Windows 11 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the U.S. If you haven’t already read this blog post from Giorgio Sardo, please do as it highlights the overall experience you can expect to have with Android apps on Windows 11. Our focus right now is delivering this first preview on the now-released version of Windows 11 in the Beta Channel (Windows 11 Build 22000.xxx series builds) in the U.S. The Dev Channel is now on builds from a new development cycle that isn’t matched to what i…
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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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Announcing preview support for Llama 2 in DirectML
by Guest Jacques van Rhyn and Patrice Vignola- 0 replies
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At Inspire this year we talked about how developers will be able to run Llama 2 on Windows with DirectML and the ONNX Runtime and we've been hard at work to make this a reality. We now have a sample showing our progress with Llama 2 7B! See Olive/examples/directml/llama_v2 at main · microsoft/Olive This sample relies on first doing an optimization pass on the model with Olive, a powerful optimization tool for ONNX models. Olive utilizes powerful graph fusion optimizations from ONNX Runtime and a model architecture optimized for DirectML to speed up inference times by up to 10X! After this optimization pass, Llama 2 7B runs fast enough that you can have a conversation in r…
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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…