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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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We'd love to hear your feedback about a new feature proposal that we think will give you more control over the performance of your website or native application, by constraining the performance impact of any web content that you might embed. When it comes to optimizing the performance of your app, you're often limited by the performance of the content your app embeds. Embedded content may be 3rd party iframes for example, but it can also be shared components or apps from other teams within your organization. A common case is when an application gets embedded and starts causing performance problems because it wasn't originally designed for embedded scenarios. Being abl…
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The Magic Kingdom comes to Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom has come to Minecraft. Just like the real park in Orlando, Florida, the Minecraft x Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Adventure DLC map is large and varied. Filled to the brim with familiar Disney and Pixar faces, iconic attractions and magical scenery, the map includes fan-favorite attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain and more. For all the details and images, head over to Minecraft.net. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a set of improvements that make browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator easier. This build includes a good set of improvements including new layout options for Start, clock and date will now show on secondary monitors, and Settings changes. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 22509[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator is now easier[/HEADING] We have been working on a collection of improvements to web browsing with Microsoft Edge and Narrator. Specifically, typing in edit field…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1470 and 22624.1470
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1470 and Build 22624.1470 (KB5023780) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1470 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1470 = 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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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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Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson provides an in-depth exploration of a new region in Avowed: The Living Lands, which exists within the universe of Eora. Nelson interviewed the team behind the game, Obsidian, about this area, “where souls are real and gods exist.” “When you’re informed by those two basic facts, it guides a lot about both the kind of content you develop and the tone and flavor you give it,” explains Game Director Carrie Patel. “Part of what made the Living Lands an appealing setting is the promise of having distinct environments and biomes, making you feel like you’re traversing a big, wild land.” Avowed launches Feb. 18 and will be available on the Xbox app for …
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Mexico Civilization comes to Age of Empires III
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The latest release of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition for PC has just arrived, bringing with it new downloadable content, Mexico Civilization, which includes the “Grito de Dolores” historical battle. Also included are unlockable U.S. and Mexico Explorer skins, six new U.S. cards, a new mod rating system and lots of AI improvements. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com for all the details. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25324
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25324 to the Canary Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. 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 25324[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Evolved Widgets Board [/HEADING] We are beginni…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3073 (KB5050090) to the Dev Channel. With this update, we are previewing the ability to use improved Windows Search to find files saved in your OneDrive with Windows Insiders with Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. We also have a small Paint update rolling out (see below). Starting today, we are beginning to offer the same Dev Channel updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. These updates will be optional at first, so if you are in the Beta Channel today, you can upgrade when you are ready to do so. [caption id="attachment_177574" align="alignnon…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25115
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25115 to the Dev Channel. IMPORTANT: With this build getting released to the Dev Channel, the window closes for you to be able to switch from the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel since your device will be on a higher build number than what is provided in the Beta Channel. If your device installs this build and you decide you want to switch, you have 10 days or until we release a newer build to the Dev Channel to roll back and switch to the Beta Channel. If you do not roll back within 10 days or your device takes another new build, the only way to switch to the Beta Channel is to do a clean inst…
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DirectML expands NPU support to Copilot+ PCs and WebNN
by Guest Adele Parsons- 0 replies
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AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, enabling new and improved experiences across a variety of scenarios. DirectML empowers developers to bring their AI innovations to Windows and utilize local hardware acceleration to scale across the breadth of Windows devices. Today, we are excited to share how DirectML continues to expand platform support for NPUs on Copilot+ PCs and WebNN. [HEADING=1]DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform[/HEADING] We are thrilled to announce that DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU in the Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform. Copilot+ PCs bring excepti…
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621 to the Beta Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes a small set of fixes that will improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders on their devices. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [General] [REMINDER] The build watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop is no longer present in this build. This doesn’t mean we’re done, and the watermark will return to Insiders in a future build. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] Updated the underlying …
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.1806 to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, we have released Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044.1806 (KB5014666) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10. This update includes the following improvements: New! We added IP address auditing for incoming Windows Remote Management (WinRM) connections in security event 4262 and WinRM event 91. This We fixed an issue that fails to log the source IP address and machine name for a remote PowerShell connection. New! We added Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO. New! We introduced the following Print and Scan features: IPP over USB support – Micro…
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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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Taking control of your browser performance when using extensions with Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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We're introducing our extension performance detector to help you learn how extensions might impact browsing performance. Installing extensions can make you more productive and help you personalize Microsoft Edge to your needs. However, if you notice some delay in loading pages, this might be due to extensions which run extra lines of web code to personalize the page for you. Microsoft Edge can now detect when these delays become noticeable and persistent. We want to help you make decisions about the extensions you use if performance issues stemming from extensions start slowing you down. Edge's extensions performance detector will begin rolling out to some users with Edge…
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Acer reveals latest additions to TravelMate series of Windows 11 laptops for students
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Students who are learning in school and at home need PCs that can give them features they need to succeed in their studies, such as data security, powerful processors, HD webcams and technology that reduces eye strain. But those devices also need to be rugged enough to stand up to the hybrid learning experience, which includes frequent movement through hallways, sports fields, commuting and at home. Acer’s latest additions to its TravelMate B series of Windows 11 laptops check off all those boxes, as they’re military-grade standard MIL-STD 810H-compliant, that means they could withstand drops as high as 48 inches (122cm). Reinforced I/O ports and spill-resistant keyboards…
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Ignite 2024: Transform your workday with the latest Edge for Business features
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Today's work environment doesn't look the same as it did a few years ago. You're supporting flexible work patterns, with remote users who are often using personal devices. Cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated, complicating the task of protecting sensitive information. And seemingly overnight, the responsibility of stopping unauthorized AI use is falling on your shoulders as IT and security professionals. Combine all this with the fact that today's work relies heavily on software as a service (SaaS), and you'll see that the web browser is crucial to accessing corporate resources and AI. This makes it an endpoint you simply cannot afford to overlook. You need a secu…
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Debug memory leaks with the Microsoft Edge Detached Elements tool
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Memory leaks occur when the JavaScript code of an application retains more and more objects in memory that it doesn’t need any longer instead of releasing them for the browser to garbage collect (GC). For long-running apps, small memory leaks of only a few kilobytes can add up to noticeably degrade performance over time. Web developers who use the React framework know that React maintains a virtualized copy of the DOM. Failing to properly unmount components can potentially lead to an application leaking large parts of the virtual DOM. The Microsoft Edge team is very excited to announce the new Detached Elements tool in Microsoft Edge DevTools. It will help you investigate…
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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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IFA 2023: Lenovo reveals its first Windows 11 gaming handheld, new 3D monitor for business
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At IFA 2023, Lenovo introduced several new additions to Windows 11 gaming, including the Lenovo Legion Go – the company’s first Windows 11 handheld device for gamers – and its top-of-the-line Lenovo Legion 9i laptop. Businesses also got fresh options, including a new glasses-free experience with the ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor that is compatible with real-time eye-tracking. The Lenovo Legion Go brings the power of Windows 11 to a new mobile form factor, powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Z1 processors that bring games to life on the 8.8-inch Lenovo PureSight Gaming Display. The 10-point touch screen enables intuitive control for scrolling, tapping, or swiping. Every…
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Using Azure and Windows 11, IRZ consulting company helps farmers save water and power
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Water is one of the most precious resources on Earth. And as someone whose family has been farming for generations, Fred Ziari has made it his life’s work to help growers be more efficient with this vital element for their crops, as well as the energy it takes to distribute it. Ziari is the CEO of IRZ Engineering & Consulting, which provides services to agriculture communities around the world. The company is based in eastern Oregon, which he says is 95% efficient in its water use, vs. about 40% globally. Water management is directly tied to crop productivity. IRZ offers water management services for large scale farms (100 acres or more), using water sensors and Micro…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.450 and 22622.450
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.450 and Build 22622.450 (KB5016700) to the Beta Channel. In addition to the handful of fixes and improvements noted below, this update includes improvements to how we apply updates on top of each other as well. Build 22622.450 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.450 = New features off by default. As a reminder, Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.xxxx) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22622.xxx). [HEADING=1]Fixes included for BOTH Build 22621.450 & Build 22622…
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Realms Plus for November: Heights, frights and snowball fights
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Seventeen new pieces of Realms Plus content become available in November, including 101Droppers by Diamond Studios, SkyWars by CubeCraft Games and World Builder by Blockception. To get your hands on all the new content and more, subscribe to Realms Plus via your Minecrafting device. For those new to Realms Plus, it's a subscription to your own personal Minecraft server, where you can play online with friends in shared worlds across devices. You and up to 10 of your friends can enjoy over 100 pieces of content on Minecraft Marketplace – including adventures, skin packs, worlds and mini-games. Head over to Minecraft.net for all the details, including summaries of the 17 pie…