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Play as the Caped Crusader in new DLC for Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Play as the Dark Knight himself in the new Batman downloadable content for Minecraft. You’ll be tasked with an important mission, because Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's loyal butler, is in trouble and needs your help. "In this sprawling adventure from DC and Noxcrew you’ll get to experience Gotham City as you’ve never seen it before," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "Claw your way between blocky rooftops or speed the Batmobile past iconic locations like Wayne Tower and the Monarch Theater as you track down the lairs of old foes." Head over to Minecraft.net for all the details and to watch the video. Continue reading...
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How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update
by Guest John Cable, Vice President, Program Management- 0 replies
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We know the important role your PC plays every day for hybrid work, learning, entertainment and gaming, and we are committed to supporting our customers using Windows 10. Today, we are announcing the availability of the Windows 10 2022 Update (also known as Windows 10, version 22H2). Based on customer feedback we are providing a limited scope of new features and functionality delivered via a familiar, fast and reliable update experience. Version 22H2 will continue the recent Windows 10 feature update trend of being delivered in an optimized way using servicing technology. [HEADING=1]A scoped and streamlined update[/HEADING] Windows 10, version 22H2 is a scoped release f…
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Making the everyday easier with new experiences available in Windows 11
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Today, we are excited to announce the availability of new features in Windows 11 along with some exciting new experiences to help you be your most productive and creative, while also having fun. Announced in September, these new features and experiences begin to be available today and are a continuation of our commitment and journey to deliver continuous innovation in Windows to inspire and empower you. It’s been an energizing few weeks for Windows with the launch of the Windows 11 2022 Update in 190+ countries around the world and our announcement just last week of new Surface devices. At the event, the team enjoyed showing you how Windows 11 comes to life on the new dev…
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Windows Terminal is now the Default in Windows 11
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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The day has finally come! Windows Terminal is now the default command line experience on Windows 11 22H2! This means that all command line applications will now automatically open in Windows Terminal. This blog post will go into how this setting is enabled, the journey of Windows Terminal along with its fan-favorite features, as well as give a huge thank you to our contributors who have helped throughout Terminal’s journey. In order for this behavior to take effect, you’ll need to be running Windows Terminal version 1.15 or greater. [HEADING=1]Default terminal setting[/HEADING] The setting for the default terminal is on the Privacy & security > For develo…
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Remote work challenges inspire Windows 11 updates to increase productivity and lessen distractions
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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When pandemic lockdowns more than two years ago required Swetha Machanavajhala to work from home, she almost immediately felt the impact on her ability to work efficiently. Born deaf, the product manager on the Azure Cognitive Service Translator team reads lips and doesn’t use sign language, so when virtual Microsoft Teams meetings became the norm for working together from home, she couldn’t follow the flow of conversation when people didn’t appear on camera when they spoke. Since 2013, when she joined Microsoft, she’d been able to attend meetings and presentations in-person, reading the lips of speakers. She also used the Microsoft Translator app and had access to the se…
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Website typo protection defends against fraud including phishing, malware, and other scams
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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It’s easy to make typos when writing out a website name (URL), but these simple mistakes can lead you to potentially fraudulent websites planted by malicious actors. Website typo protection helps protect you when you accidentally navigate to a fraudulent site after misspelling a well-known site’s URL by guiding you to land on the legitimate site instead. This year, we increased our phishing and fraud protections by partnering with the Microsoft Bing Indexing team on website typo protection. This partnership enables us to constantly scour the web for new "typosquatters" (the bad actors who target these small errors) and dynamically update Microsoft Edge, thus protecting yo…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.746 and 22623.746
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.746 and Build 22623.746 (KB5018490) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.746 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.746 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22622 will automatically get moved to Build 22623 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 changes …
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Latest Sea Of Thieves adventure – ‘The Herald of the Flame’ – available until Oct. 27
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Fight to disrupt the prophecy of Flameheart’s return in Sea of Thieves’ latest time-limited adventure, live from Oct. 13 to Oct. 27. "Even in the wake of his historic defeat, Captain Flameheart has loomed large over the Sea of Thieves," writes Rare Creative Director Mike Chapman in a post on Xbox Wire. "Fleets of his Ghost Ships roam the open ocean and attack anyone they encounter, while the infamous warmonger himself continues to mastermind his nefarious schemes from the shadows." Sea of Thieves is available free for all players with Xbox Game Pass and across Windows 10/11, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam. Head over to Xbox Wire to watch the launch trailer for "The H…
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New Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet aims to help those working in tough environments
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Not everyone works in an office or at home. If you work in more challenging environments – such as ambulances, fields, factories, deserts and tundras – devices that can withstand harsh conditions and still perform all necessary tasks are a must-have. To fulfill the needs of people who require mobility, ergonomics and durability in a PC, Dell has revealed its new Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet. It comes with Windows 11, 12th Gen Intel Core up to i7 processors and integrated Iris Xe graphics. The tablet’s new Wi-Fi 6E* capability and dual broadband support allow faster speeds while energy consumption has gone down. This tablet has many upgrades that enhance its reliab…
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Inspired by challenges in your workday: latest innovations and updates from Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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What would it feel like to get a boost in half of your workday? If you are an information worker, today you spend over 50% of your computing time in the browser. A browser isn’t just a browser anymore. It’s your center for digital work. Yet it typically looks and acts like the browser of yesterday. Removing daily friction from 50% of your workday matters to us at Microsoft Edge. Not just because we are the browser for business, but more importantly, we see you in your workday, in your pursuit of serving customers, helping teammates, and making a difference. So building a browser that is attuned to your work context is our mission. This Ignite we aim to bring you innovatio…
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Updated Photos app for Windows 11 with iCloud Photos now rolling out to Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, During today’s event showcasing what’s next for Microsoft Surface, we showed that we’re bringing iCloud Photos integration directly to the updated Photos app which began rolling out to Windows Insiders a few weeks ago. We are beginning to roll out an update to the Photos app today (version 2022.31100.9001.0) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel with this new integration. The Microsoft Photos app allows you to view, organize, and share photos from your PC and OneDrive, and with this update, you’ll now be able to add and access your iCloud Photos directly from within the app as well. Your iCloud Photos will appear alongside photos from other source…
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11 tips to get the most out of Windows 11
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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On Sept. 20, the Windows 11 2022 Update rolled out in more than 190 countries. This first major update to Windows 11, which launched in 2021, shows how Windows keeps evolving and adapting. The newest steps on that journey focus on making the PC easier and safer to use for everyone; empowering people to be more productive; making Windows the best place to connect, create and play; and delivering added security, management and flexibility to the workplace. The 11 features below highlight those key areas: System-wide live captions*: Now the live captions are displayed at the top of the screen, right under the camera on most systems, which makes it easier to follow the capt…
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Introducing new Surface devices that take the Windows PC into the next era of computing
by Guest Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer- 0 replies
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Today, we shared our vision for the next era of the Windows PC, where the PC and the cloud intersect and tap into innovative AI technology that unlocks new experiences. So that each of us can participate, be seen, heard and express our creativity. For nearly 40 years, the Windows PC has held a place at the center of our lives. It’s contributed to new levels of productivity, kept us all connected, and unlocked our creativity and potential through innovations we couldn’t have imagined when we first began this journey. Just think about how far we’ve come in how people interact with it. From the very first text-based keyboard input to the precision of point and click with the…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.675 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 22621.675 (KB5019509) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update enables the following new features that began rolling out to Insiders in Release Preview on Windows 11, version 22H2, last week: New! We enhance File Explorer. It now includes tabs to help you organize your File Explorer sessions like you do in Microsoft Edge. On the new File Explorer homepage, you can pin important files for quick and easy access. Using the power of Microsoft OneDrive, you can view your colleagues’ actions on your shared files. We also provide personalized suggestions based on your Mi…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.741 and 22623.741
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.741 and Build 22623.741 (KB5018503) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.741 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.741 = New features off by default. Windows Insiders who are on Build 22622.601 and did not see Build 22623.730 should be able to reboot and see this new build offered. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22622 will automatically get moved to Build 22623 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 wit…
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Microsoft Pluton helps secure AMD-powered Acer Swift Edge
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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On-the-go professionals looking for the right PC for their hybrid work lives now have another choice: the Acer Swift Edge, a lightweight 16-inch OLED Windows 11 PC laptop powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series and AMD Ryzen 6000 processors and up to eight high performance Zen 3+ cores built on advanced 6 nm process technology. For IT administrators, AMD PRO technologies deliver multilayered security features to help keep threats at bay, and comprehensive manageability options that scale for long-term stability and reliability. The Acer Swift Edge comes with the Microsoft Pluton, a security processor designed by Microsoft that hardens new Windows 11 PCs with additional prote…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] Developers can start building and testing 3rd party widgets on the latest Insider Preview builds in the Dev Channel and the WinAppSDK 1.2 preview 2 release. Details and links below. This build includes a few input-related changes and fixes. Some Insiders are seeing a sneak peek of a new video calling experience for Chat on Windows 11. Details below. We are beginning to roll out a Microsoft Store update that includes a few improvements including highlight games included with Game Pass. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Deve…
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Rolling out new features for Windows 11, version 22H2 in the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, As Panos announced a few weeks ago, we have an additional set of experiences coming in October for customers on Windows 11, version 22H2, as part of delivering continuous Windows innovation and value. We are beginning to roll out some of those new features to Windows Insiders in Release Preview on Windows 11, version 22H2 Build 22621.608 (KB5017389) including: New! We enhance File Explorer. It now includes tabs to help you organize your File Explorer sessions like you do in Microsoft Edge. On the new File Explorer homepage, you can pin important files for quick and easy access. Using the power of Microsoft OneDrive, you can view your colleagues’ …
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Spookyfest is back: Trick your friends, treat yourself with Minecraft adventures
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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From Oct. 4 to Nov. 9, you can trick your friends with printable masks, treat yourself with Marketplace adventures, or test your courage with Minecraft Dungeons seasonal trials as the Minecraft team celebrates all things spooky, all at once. "There’s something for everyone this Spookyfest, whether you want to dive into the unknown, sword in hand, or get cozy near the fire," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. Read all the scary details on Minecraft.net. Continue reading...
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Iconic franchises celebrate milestone birthdays with 6 weeks of content releases, activities and game discounts
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Starting Oct. 4, five iconic franchises celebrate milestone birthdays with six weeks of new content releases, community activities and game discounts. "From Microsoft Flight Simulator to Forza Horizon, each of these genre-defining franchises has taken us around the world or immersed us in the nuclear wasteland," writes Xbox Wire's Mike Nelson. "We’ve captured major activities from each franchise so new and old fans can celebrate with us." Head over to Xbox Wire and jump to each section for what's in store for Fallout's 25th anniversary, Forza Horizon's 10th anniversary, Dishonored's 10th anniversary, Age of Empires' 25th anniversary and Microsoft Flight Simulator's 40th A…
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G5 Entertainment celebrates 21st birthday with special offers and entertainment for gamers
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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G5 Entertainment, the Swedish publisher and developer of free-to-play games for smartphones, tablets and PCs, is celebrating 21 years in business. Check out check out their game collection on Microsoft Store. G5, which continues to grow and develop new games with a team of over 900, has prepared a special landing page to mark the event where gamers can take part in activities and receive daily prizes, discounts and special offers. The anniversary campaign will run until Oct. 16. Continue reading...
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Band together with your Viking crew for perilous adventures in Valheim
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Crossplay Viking adventures await in Valheim, available now for Windows PC and included with PC Game Pass, and coming to Xbox early next year. "The full crossplay support will ensure that you can play together with your friends, no matter what platform you’re using," writes Iron Gate Studio's Josefin Berntsson in a post on Xbox Wire. "And once the upcoming Mistlands update arrives, you will need all the help you can get..." Head over to Xbox Wire to find out more. Continue reading...
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More reliable web defense
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Modern web threat campaigns have become short-lived in nature, sometimes having an overall lifetime of just a few hours. These campaigns evolved from targeting generic broad audiences, to focus on smaller groups of interest with a higher likelihood of payout. Most campaigns use phishing. These changes in the phishing landscape make it crucial for phishing protection services to build intelligence into their products in a timely manner. The Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Defender Smartscreen teams are improving their web protection services to prepare for web threats of the future. The Microsoft Defender SmartScreen team is adding new phishing sensors and leveraging more thr…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.730 and 22623.730
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.730 and Build 22623.730 (KB5017385) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.730 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.730 = New features off by default. Insiders who were previously on Build 22622 will automatically get moved to Build 22623 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 changes or plans f…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25211
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25211 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We have some changes and improvements based off Insider feedback in this build – see below! We are beginning to roll out a new settings experience for Widgets. Windows Insiders who are also Office Insiders can now try the new Outlook for Windows! We’ve got the details below on how to get started. We are beginning to roll out an update for Snipping Tool which now includes the ability to automatically save your screenshots. As usual, this build also includes a set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. [HEAD…