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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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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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Dell updates Windows 11 portfolio with new PCs that embrace innovation and sustainability
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In a world where work could mean polishing up presentations at airports and taking meetings at home, technology that can drive collaboration and productivity in a variety of environments is more important than ever. Dell’s new PCs include 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 new preview of Phone Link for iOS is available in their Insider Program. Dell introd…
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Introducing the new Intel vPro Platform powered by 13th Intel Core processors, built for Windows 11 PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Businesses in search of the latest hardware – key to helping them better defend against the latest security threats and improve productivity – now have another advantage when they buy Windows 11 PCs: a new Intel vPro platform powered by 13th Intel Core processors. Intel vPro has built-in hardware security to detect ransomware and software supply chain attacks. Customers will have more choice with endpoint detection and response (EDR) vendors enabled with Intel Threat Detection Technology. New IT-enabled memory encryption will also take virtualization-based security to a game-changing level in Windows 11. This year, Intel’s expansive commercial portfolio will deliver more…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23419
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23419 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23419[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Create live kernel memory dumps in Task Manager[/HEADING] We are introducing a set of new developer-focused features in Task Manager to aid the collection of live kernel memory dumps (LKDs). This is in addition to the existing “Memory dump” for user mode processes. The goal of kernel live dump is to gather data to troubleshoot an abnormal situation but allow the OS to continue operation. This reduces downtime when compared to a bug check for…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1483 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 22621.1483 (KB5023778) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: New! This update introduces notifications for Microsoft accounts in the Start menu. This is only available to a small audience right now. It will deploy more broadly in the coming months. Some devices might notice different visual treatments as we gather feedback. See the example below. [caption id=attachment_176139" align="alignnone" width="187] Example treatment of notifications for Microsoft accounts in the Start menu.[/caption] New! Once you h…
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A principled approach to app pinning and app defaults in Windows
by Guest Tali Roth & Aaron Grady- 0 replies
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Today we’re reaffirming our long-standing approach to put people in control of their Windows PC experience and to empower developers to take advantage of our open platform. We want to ensure that people are in control of what gets pinned to their Desktop, their Start menu and their Taskbar as well as to be able to control their default applications such as their default browser through consistent, clear and trustworthy Windows provided system dialogs and settings. Third party applications running on Windows and Microsoft’s own apps and features will have access to methods for pinning to these key user experiences and access to directing users to change defaults. Apps may …
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.2787 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 19045.2787 (KB5023773) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: This update affects the ms-appinstaller URI. It now works with the DesktopAppInstaller policy. The update addresses an issue that affects the Remote Procedure Call Service (rpcss.exe). The issue might cause a race condition between the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) and the Microsoft Remote Procedure Call (RPC) endpoint mapper. This update addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft HTML Application Host (HTA). This issue blocks co…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1465 and 22624.1465
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1465 and Build 22624.1465 (KB5023775) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1465 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1465 = 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 Store App Awards 2023 nominations are now open!
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Microsoft Store App Awards is back this year! Nominations are now open through March 29, 2023, and the form is located here. For more information, keep reading. Attention Windows users, developers, and app enthusiasts! We are excited to announce the upcoming Microsoft Store App Awards 2023, the most anticipated event for the Microsoft Store community! After the incredible success of last year's awards, we are eager to celebrate the achievements of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry. The 2022 award recipients brought forward an impressive lineup of apps that showcased the limitless possibilities of the Windows platform. From productivity to entertainme…
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Taking control of your application’s title bar
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Web technology is a common way to develop desktop applications. A growing number of apps are being built using an open technology stack based solely on web standards. These apps, or PWAs, can be installed from both the Microsoft Edge browser and the Microsoft Store. Once they are installed, they integrate with the operating system using advanced web capabilities that enable expected behaviours around sharing, file handling, and even UI refinements. One UI aspect that is important to keep in mind is the title bar and the information it shows. Among other things, title bars are important since they can be read by screen readers, and also provide useful identifying informati…
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Lenovo launches Windows 11-powered ThinkStation PX, P7 and P5
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Lenovo’s latest trio of Windows 11 desktop workstations are what the company calls its most technologically advanced, with the latest Xeon processors from Intel and support for high-end NVIDIA RTX professional GPUs to handle machine learning, data science, AI development and more. The ThinkStation PX, P7 and P5 also come with a new chassis co-designed with Aston Martin – the U.K.-based high-performance luxury auto maker. The two companies worked together over three years to apply insights from both industries to make a tool-less chassis with unobstructed airflow, ensuring maximum cold air intake and hot air exhaust. The 3D grill maximizes the performance of CPUs, GPUs, me…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25314
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25314 to the Canary Channel. As a reminder, Windows Insiders who were previously in the Dev Channel on 25000 series builds are being moved to the new Canary Channel. This migration continues to happen in the background, but if you are on Build 25309 and haven’t been moved to the Canary Channel yet, you can either wait to be moved or move yourself to the Canary Channel on your own via Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program to receive Build 25314 today. If you would like to move back to the Dev Channel, you can follow these instructions to do a clean installation of Windows 11…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23403
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23403 to the Dev Channel. As a reminder, we have rebooted the Dev Channel to begin flighting 23000 series builds as announced earlier this week Note: Windows Insiders who were previously in the Dev Channel on 25000 series builds are being moved to the new Canary Channel. If you are on Build 25309 and haven’t been moved to the Canary Channel yet, you will not receive this build as it has a lower build number than the build you are already on. However, the migration continues to happen in the background and once complete you will receive the latest build available. Can’t wait? If you want the la…
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Video super resolution in Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Have you ever wished you could watch your favorite videos in high definition, even if they were originally recorded in lower quality? Well, now you can, thanks to a new feature we are experimenting with in Edge Canary: video super resolution (VSR). [caption id=attachment_25240" align="aligncenter" width="1024] Frame at 0:30 from " ." Left half VSR OFF, right half VSR ON. Original video credits: © 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org[/caption] Video super resolution uses machine learning to enhance the quality of video viewed in Microsoft Edge by using graphics card agnostic algorithms to remove blocky compression artifacts and upscale the video resolution, so …
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What’s coming for the Windows Insider Program in 2023
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hi Folks, As the Windows Insider Program enters its 9th year in 2023, I continue to be amazed at our ever-growing community. It’s with this mindset that we reflect on how we can achieve more with the program and the offerings for our Windows Insiders. Last year, we shared how we were evolving the Windows Insider Program to have more emphasis on trying out different concepts with our features and services. This year, we are continuing that evolution to better support delivering continuous innovation to Windows 11 by rebooting the Dev Channel from the ground up, to become the best place for Insiders to try out new long-lead features and experiences in development. We are al…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1391 and 22624.1391
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1391 and Build 22624.1391 (KB5023011) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1391 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1391 = New features off by default. UPDATED: 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 chang…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] With this build, we’re beginning to roll out a new enhanced volume mixer in Quick Settings. We’re also re-introducing an update for the touch keyboard settings, some changes to File Explorer, graphics, and input. And we have some voice access improvements. As always, this build also includes a good set of fixes too. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New volume mixer experience in Quick Settings[/HEADING] We’re introducing a new enhanced volume mixer into Quick Settings! The updated audio quick settings experience brings a m…
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Previewing Phone Link for iPhone users on Windows 11 with Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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As announced today by Panos, we are beginning an early preview of Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 with Windows Insiders. The preview will begin rolling out to Insiders who have opted in their device into one of the 3 Insider Channels via Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program. If you are new to the Windows Insider Program, you can go here to get started. We are beginning this preview with a small percentage of Insiders at first throughout this week, which means not all Insiders will see the preview right away. We will increase the availability of the preview to more Insiders over time and based on feedback we receive with this first set of Insiders. Th…
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Introducing a big update to Windows 11 making the everyday easier including bringing the new AI-powered Bing to the taskbar
by Guest Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer- 0 replies
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It’s an exciting time in technology, not just for our industry but for the world. The Windows PC has never been more relevant in our daily lives, and this is increasingly the case as we approach the next wave of computing led by the mass adoption of AI. Today’s major update to Windows 11, that I am pumped to introduce, meets this new age of AI and reinvents and improves the way people get things done on their PCs. Launched just over a year ago, Windows 11 gave the PC a modern refresh and all new experiences that enable each of us to connect, participate, and be seen and heard. Since the launch, Windows 11 users continue to be more engaged than Windows 10 users and our US …
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Lenovo’s latest Windows 11 PCs embrace hybrid work styles and sustainable materials
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At Mobile World Congress 2023, Lenovo showed off an array of devices aimed at hybrid work that demonstrate an increased use of more sustainable materials and more enhancements to help users get more done on the go. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Mobile Processors with integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, the ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 second generation Windows 11 laptops can be configured with up to 64GB Dual Channel memory and up to 2GB PCIe SSD to breeze through the most demanding tasks. The ThinkPad Z13 Gen2 also comes with an optional new natural fiber reinforced material bonded to the 75% recycled aluminum top cover. This woven Flax material is made from 100% agric…
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New Mega Man X Minecraft world inspired by Capcom’s beloved game series
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Capcom’s futuristic blue bomber, the maverick hunter Mega Man X, is making a grand appearance in Minecraft. "As of now, the Mega Man X DLC by 57Digital has arrived and is live on Minecraft Marketplace," writes Per Landin on Minecraft.net. "Relive the glory days of one of the best platformers ever brought to the Super Nintendo as X dashes from 2D right into a blocky 3D adventure! This DLC is not only rich with reploids – it’s charged with iconic levels reminiscent of the original game in the X series, features 14 skins of familiar characters and unforgettable songs from the game’s soundtrack!" Head over to Minecraft.net for details, a video and more. Continue reading...
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1343 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 22621.1343 (KB5022913) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: New! This update provided access Windows Studio Effects directly from quick settings on the taskbar for devices that had a supported neural processing unit (NPU). This made it quick and easy to turn on and configure camera effects. Those effects included Background blur, Eye contact, Automatic framing, and Audio effects (Voice focus). You can still access these effects in the Settings pages. New! This update made it easier to get help if you were havi…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1639 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 22000.1639 (KB5022905) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! We added an advanced auto-learning feature for facial recognition. We fixed an issue that stopped hyperlinks from working in Microsoft Excel. We fixed an issue that affected the Color filters setting. When you selected Inverted, the system set it to Grayscale instead. We fixed an issue that affected the Appx State Repository. When you removed a user profile, the cleanup was incomplete. Because of that, its database grew as time passes. This growth migh…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.2670 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 19045.2670 (KB5022906) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue that stopped hyperlinks from working in Microsoft Excel. We fixed an issue that affected the Appx State Repository. When you removed a user profile, the cleanup was incomplete. Because of that, its database grew as time passes. This growth might have caused delays when users signed into multi-user environments like FSLogix. We provided support for the United Mexican States’ daylight-saving time change order for 2023. We fixed…