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Minecraft New Year’s Celebration continues with free Trident City adventure
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Explore the ocean depths in Trident City, this week's free adventure as part of Minecraft's New Year's Celebration. The newest release from Shaliquinn's Schematics, Trident City takes you to a far flung location, a mystical place from the depths of the sea. How do you get it? Open up the Marketplace on your Minecrafting device and download to explore wonders from the darkest areas of the ocean. Find out more. Continue reading...
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Minecraft New Year’s Celebration begins with 1st of 5 free weekly adventures
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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It's only Dec. 20 but the Minecraft New Year's Celebration is already underway. Claim Lucky’s Minigame Mayhem by Logdotzip by downloading it from the Minecraft Marketplace. And while you're there explore the Marketplace for deals of up to 75% off. Find out about Lucky’s Minigame Mayhem, where you can morph into mobs like the Warden and master the art of furniture design in a minigame that showcases the diversity of Minecraft. Continue reading...
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Lenovo announces latest ThinkPad X1 Windows 11 laptops, IdeaCentre Mini and IdeaPad Pro 5i
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Lenovo has started its CES 2023 announcements a few weeks ahead of the annual event, unveiling several Windows 11 PCs that include ThinkPad X1 laptops that have more recycled materials, a new generation of IdeaPad Pro and a refresh of the compact IdeaCentre Mini. In line with its vision of achieving net-zero by 2050, Lenovo continues to increase its use of recycled and recyclable materials in its products and packaging, and collaborating with industry partners to help increase its devices’ energy efficiency. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 includes 90% recycled magnesium in the palm rest and a 55% recycled aluminum bottom cover, while the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 has 90% recy…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1037 and 22623.1037
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1037 and Build 22623.1037 (KB5021304) to the Beta Channel. This will be our last Beta Channel flight for the holidays. We’ll be back with new builds in January 2023! Build 22623.1037= New features rolling out. Build 22621.1037 = 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 featur…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25267
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25267 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes another good set of improvements and fixes for Insiders. Insider Windows 11 Season 2 continues with episode 4 featuring Focus and the tabs in File Explorer in the Windows 11 2022 Update. This will be our last Dev Channel flight for the holidays. We’ll be back with new builds in January 2023! [HEADING=1][Changes and Improvements][/HEADING] [HEADING=2][search on the Taskbar][/HEADING] We are continuing to try out different treatments for how se…
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Ring in the new year early with Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Celebrate the coming of 2023 in Minecraft Marketplace with free worlds and Character Creator items, plus deals of up to 75% off selected content until Jan. 3. "Each year we try and give back some of the creativity and joy that you, our community puts into Minecraft by showering you with our gratitude – and gifts," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "That’s why we’re stuffing the next five weeks full of fun, freebies and discounts, starting Dec. 20! Come with me for a secret, and a sneak peek of what celebratory delights await you this New Year." Head over to Minecraft.net to watch the video and find out what Minecraft has in store for you to ring in 2023. Continue …
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Delivering Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime to managed Windows 10 devices
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a UI control that allows developers to embed web content into their Win32 C++, .NET, and WinUI applications. It powers many applications today such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power BI, and Visual Studio. Earlier this summer, we announced that we were beginning to roll out WebView2 Runtime – the runtime powering WebView2 applications – to Windows 10 Consumer devices to make it easier for developers to deploy their WebView2 applications. We are happy to report that WebView2 Runtime is now installed on most active eligible Windows 10 Consumer devices and will continue to be deployed on newly active Windows 10 devices. As a follow-up step to the…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25262
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25262 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] December 2022 Bug Bash: Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels will have seen quests light up in the Feedback Hub covering various scenarios we’re looking for feedback on. Take the opportunity to try out some new features and let us know how things are going! The Bug Bash will be running from now through to 11:59pm PST December 12th. Insiders who participate (by filing feedback or completing quests on the latest builds for their channel) will receive a badge in the Feedback Hub once the Bug Bash is over. This build has a change for Widget…
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Microsoft Edge and Webview2 ending support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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With Windows 7 Extended Security Update (ESU) and Windows 8/8.1 end of support on January 10th, 2023, and Google Chrome ending support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, Microsoft Edge browser version 109 and Webview2 Runtime version 109 will be the last respective versions to support these operating systems. Additionally, WebView2 SDK versions 1.0.1519.0 and higher will no longer support Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Both Microsoft Edge version 109 and Webview2 Runtime version 109 are scheduled for release the week of January 12th, 2023 (to learn more, see our release schedule). While Microsoft Edge and Webview2 Runtime versions 109 and earlier will continue to work on thes…
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Screen recording in Snipping Tool begins rolling out to Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out an update to the Snipping Tool app (version 11.2211.35.0) for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. We are just beginning the roll out now so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will receive the update right away. We know that Snipping Tool is a favorite among the Insider community, so we are very excited to introduce a built-in screen recorder with this update! Snipping Tool has always made it quick and easy to capture and share content from your PC, and with screen recording built-in, we are expanding these capabilities to even more types of content. [caption id=attachment_175986" align="alignnone…
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Winter wonders and mythical skins in Minecraft Realms Plus for December
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Twenty-eight pieces of new content are landing on Minecraft Realms Plus in December. "We’re kicking off Realms Plus-mas in the snowiest setting: Holiday Winter Mansion by CrackedCubes," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "If you’ve ever wondered where Santa lives (or where your North Pole invitation went) then wonder no more! In this frosty spawn, you’ll discover an incredible arctic wonderland, complete with custom terrain, and an enormous mansion nestling between the snow-covered pine trees." And that's just for starters. To find out about all the new content in December and how to subscribe to Realms Plus, head over to Minecraft.net. Continue reading...
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New Avatar Legends downloadable content now available for Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Minecraft fans can now get their virtual hands on new Avatar Legends downloadable content from Nickelodeon and Gamemode One. "Drawing from both 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and 'Avatar: The Legend of Korra,' this immersive DLC sets you on a mission to become the Avatar: the only one who can bend all four elements and restore harmony to the world’s four nations," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "Explore iconic locations from both series, and meet familiar friends and foes from the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation and the Air Nomads on your epic quest!" Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more and watch the video. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1028 and 22623.1028
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1028 and Build 22623.1028 (KB5021866) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.1028= New features rolling out. Build 22621.1028 = New features off by default. December 2022 Bug Bash: Starting tomorrow December 7th, Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels will see quests start to light up in the Feedback Hub covering various scenarios we're looking for feedback on. Take the opportunity to try out some new features and let us know how things are going! The Bug Bash will be running from 12am PST December 7th, to 11:59pm PST December 12th. Insiders who participate (by filing feedback or completi…
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Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge: Saving extra resources when you need it most
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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To help users save memory and CPU resources, Microsoft Edge automatically puts tabs to sleep until you return to them. This keeps your browser fast and responsive, even if you use a large number of tabs. Starting in Microsoft Edge 105, we automatically sleep high resource tabs when your device’s memory is near its limit. In September 2022, we slept 1.38 billion tabs to relieve memory pressure on Windows devices as a part of this update. When memory usage is too high, many browsers discard tabs to save memory – but those pages must be fully reloaded before you can return to them. Sleeping tabs resume without reloading, so you can return to your work faster. Sleeping a tab …
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Barbershop and hotel owner fine-tunes local experiences with technology
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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For some people, it takes a long time to figure out what their life’s passion is going to be. Jonathan Morris started his journey as an entrepreneur in the fourth grade, when he sold sports-team themed bookmarks to classmates. Much later, in 2014, he channeled that enterprising spirit into opening his first official business – a barbershop in Fort Worth, Texas. “It’s in me to take ideas I’m fixated on and cultivate them into experiences that other people get to share as well. My hypothesis was that other people are likely to feel the same way,” says Morris, who grew up in Denton, Texas, but moved to Fort Worth (a half-hour west) 10 years ago from Dallas. “At that time, I …
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Manifest V3 and Microsoft Edge Add-ons
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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The Microsoft Edge Add-ons ecosystem continues to evolve and invest in building the right value across the board, for our users, our developers and for Microsoft Edge. Back in October 2020, we announced that Microsoft Edge Add-ons will support the changes proposed as part of Manifest Version 3 or MV3. Subsequently, Microsoft Edge Add-ons stopped accepting new Manifest Version 2 (MV2) extensions from July 11, 2022. We believe that Manifest Version 3 is an important milestone in the evolution of the web, especially for our end users. Our decision to embrace MV3 changes continues to be based on our dedication to enhance privacy, security & performance for the benefit of …
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Small business solutions of the season
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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[HEADING=1]Prepare for the new year with resources, trainings and deals from Microsoft Store [/HEADING] For many, the holidays bring quality time with loved ones, delicious seasonal treats and nostalgic traditions. The backbone of many of these festivities are a vibrant network of small businesses, such as local bakeries, florists and retailers, that make up 89% of all businesses in the U.S.* As small businesses work to bring festive magic to life for their communities, this holiday season may be especially daunting due to inflation, supply chain shortages, staffing concerns and other challenges. To ease some of the seasonal pressure, we compiled tips, deals and other r…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1020 and 22623.1020
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1020 and Build 22623.1020 (KB5020035) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.1020= New features rolling out. Build 22621.1020 = 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 chang…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25252
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25252 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’re back from the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday break with a new build with a handful of improvements and fixes. We added a few new known issues for some bugs that could impact Insiders – see below. We will be releasing the matching SDK for this build later this week. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Taskbar & System Tray][/HEADING] We have added a glanceable VPN status into the system tray when connected to a recognized VPN profile. The VPN icon, a small shield, will be overlayed in your system accent c…
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The Windows Subsystem for Linux in the Microsoft Store is now generally available on Windows 10 and 11
by Guest Craig Loewen- 0 replies
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Today the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in the Microsoft Store is dropping its “Preview” label and becomes generally available with our latest release! We are also making the Store version of WSL the default for new users who run [iCODE]wsl --install[/iCODE] and easily upgradeable by running [iCODE]wsl --update[/iCODE] for existing users. Using the Store version of WSL allows you to get updates to WSL much faster compared to when it was a Windows component. In response to the WSL community’s requests, WSL in the Store will now also be available on Windows 10 in addition to Windows 11. So, Windows 10 users will also be able to enjoy all of the latest features for WS…
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Block Friday Sale begins on Minecraft Marketplace
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The fifth annual Block Friday Sale is now underway on Minecraft Marketplace. Through Nov. 28 you can enjoy savings of up to 75% off select content and claim a free Quackers skin pack featuring seven duck skins. In addition to price reductions across a range of content, you’ll also find three new doorbusters each day. Head over to Minecraft.net for all the details. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25247
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25247 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes some new features including Energy Recommendations, some improvements for Task Manager, and changes to the Account settings page. This build also introduces some changes and improvements for the Start menu, taskbar and system tray, and more. With some of the new features and changes introduced with this build, we have also added some new known issues. Be sure to check these known issues out! We’re rolling out a new feature for the Microsoft Store –…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.898 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 22621.898 (KB5020044) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! We gave Microsoft OneDrive subscribers storage alerts on the Systems page in the Settings app. The alerts appear when you are close to your storage limit. You can also manage your storage and purchase additional storage, if needed. New! We provided the full amount of storage capacity from all your OneDrive subscriptions. It also displays the total storage on the Accounts page in the Settings app. New! We combined Windows Spotlight with Themes on the Personali…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (November 2022)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider Dev and Beta Channels. This update (2210.40000.7.0) will improve camera, general reliability, and performance. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] Enhancement of audio recording quality Enhancement of OAuth scenarios Support for MPEG2 decoding Improvements to the camera experience when the device is not equipped with a camera Improvements in input reliability Chromium update to 106 [HEADING=1]Giving feedback[/HEADING] If you are having issues with Windows Subsystem for Android™ – please file feedback via Feedback Hub under Apps > Windo…
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Soccer Celebration now available at the Minecraft Marketplace
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Soccer Celebration, new to the Minecraft Marketplace, offers a journey from rookie to full-time pro as you engage on a quest to compete in a championship game. Partake in rigorous and challenging training drills to hone your skills on the road to stardom. Improve your shots, dribbling, passing, tackling and control until you’re ready to join the team of your dreams. Once you’ve succeeded, you’ll be able to explore and customize your own stadium to your heart’s content and put your personal mark on your team’s home turf. Find out more at Minecraft.net. Continue reading...