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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1616 and 22624.1616
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1616 and Build 22624.1616 (KB5025308) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1616 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1616 = 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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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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Acer announces eco-advances along with new Windows 11 PCs for gamers, creators
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Acer today announced major updates to its Windows 11 laptop line-up, with new designs and support for industry-leading technology: 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. The new Predator Triton 17 X and Predator Helios Neo 16 are made for gamers and creators alike, with powerful new components and premium display options. The thin and powerful Predator Triton 14 is designed for work or play, while its sleek, understated design makes it ideal for any environment. And the Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition brings glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D to the world of gaming, infusing new life into more than 70 modern and classic titles, with mor…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25346
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25346 to the Canary Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. If you miss this month’s Windows Insider webcast featuring the Phone Link team, you can watch it on demand here: Windows Insider Webcast | April 2023. 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 …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. If you miss this month’s Windows Insider webcast featuring the Phone Link team, you can watch it on demand here: Windows Insider Webcast | April 2023. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][start menu][/HEADING] We are trying out a recommendation in the Start menu to quickly access the release notes for Windows Insider Preview builds. Insiders can click the recommendation in Start where it will open this blog post for Build 23440 to learn about all the changes and improvements i…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23435
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23435 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23435[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Gallery in File Explorer[/HEADING] We are introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The set of content shown in Gallery is the same as what you’ll see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. [caption id=attachment_176205" align="alignnone" width="732] Gallery in File Explorer.[/caption] Gallery is optimized for accessing your most recently taken photos. If you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up on your phone, photos you take will show…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1631 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 22621.1631 (KB5025305) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: [ADDED] New! This update adds a new toggle control on the Settings > Windows Update page. When you turn it on, your device will opt in to receive future non-security updates as soon as they are available. For commercial customers, the toggle is disabled by default. New! This update changes firewall settings. You can now configure application group rules. New! This update adds animations to a few icons on the Widgets taskbar button. These animation…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1879 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 22000.1879 (KB5025298) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! This update changes firewall settings. You can now configure application group rules. This update affects the Islamic Republic of Iran. The update supports the government’s daylight-saving time change order from 2022. This update addresses an issue that affects the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) process. It might stop responding. Because of this, the machine restarts. The error is 0xc0000005 (STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION). This update ad…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.2907 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 19045.2907 (KB5025297) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! This update adds the ability to sync language and region settings when you change your Microsoft account display language or regional format. Windows will save those settings to your account if you have turned on Language preferences sync in your Windows backup settings. New! This update changes firewall settings. You can now configure application group rules. New! This update brings back the search box experience on the Windows 10 taskbar…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1610 and 22624.1610
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1610 and Build 22624.1610 (KB5025299) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1610 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1610 = 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 brings Windows 11 to HoloLens 2
by Guest Robin Seiler- 0 replies
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The industrial metaverse is revolutionizing industries. Cutting-edge technologies like cloud and edge computing, digital twins and machine learning simulations are enabling organizations to better understand, predict and interact with the physical world. Industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare are seeing the benefits as they embrace new capabilities like remote collaboration, 3D visualization and AI-based predictions. At the forefront of this technological revolution is mixed reality, which helps organizations bring together digital information and physical systems in innovative ways. Microsoft is deeply invested in this space, and we are excited to share the …
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (April 2023)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Today we are shipping an update (2303.40000.3.0) for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update will improve reliability, security and enable picture-in-picture (PIP). [HEADING=1]Picture-in-picture[/HEADING] For apps that use the Android PIP feature, the subsystem now supports this behavior. With the flexibility of having apps in windowed mode and all of the great Windows resize and snap features, this makes multitasking within Android apps even easier. [HEADING=1]What's New[/HEADING] Picture-in-picture mode supported A new "Partially running" system setting added to WSA Settings app, which runs the subsystem with minim…
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PC Game Pass comes to 40 more countries
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Beginning today all players in 40 more countries – from Albania to Uraguay – can join the PC Game Pass community. "To celebrate the launch, new members will receive a special welcome offer for their first three months for a limited time," writes Jerret West, CVP Game Marketing, Xbox, in a post on Xbox Wire. "Those who were a part of our Insider Program will receive two free months of PC Game Pass membership, with no further action needed, as a thank you for helping us shape the experience and being one of the first PC Game Pass members in your country." Head over to Xbox Wire to see a list of the countries being added, find out about local pricing and learn how to begin e…
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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…