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If you’re holiday shopping for Windows 11 PCs, check out these laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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As we head into the height of the holiday season, you might be in search of a new Windows 11 PC as a gift for your loved ones – or even for yourself. Luckily, there’s plenty of choices out there for you, but we’ve curated a few to give you a jump start on your shopping, with devices aimed at delivering the best ways to work and play wherever you are. And once you have it, you’ll find plenty you can do with it thanks to the most recent update on the operating system, such as snap layouts, Focus sessions and Clipchamp. (We made a cheat sheet of tips for you if you need help making the most out of Windows 11.) The Acer Aspire 3 is a budget-friendly laptop series powered by…
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Save big on tech gifts with Microsoft Store’s Black Friday sale
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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If you’re one of the nearly half of holiday shoppers looking to scoop up gifts on sale this season, we have great news – Microsoft Store’s Black Friday sale starts today, Nov. 17. Savings on everything from Surface devices, Xbox consoles, tech accessories, digital games and more make finding something for everyone on your list a breeze. And if you’re stumped, take the guesswork out and book a free, online personal shopping appointment with a Microsoft product expert. Bring us your hard-to-shop-for family and friends, and we’ll help you find the perfect gifts. When you shop the Microsoft Store, you can start purchasing early and be confident you’re getting a great deal. Th…
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Snapdragon powers new AI experiences on Windows 11, introduces new AR platform
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At Snapdragon Summit 2022, Qualcomm Technologies outlined its vision to advance mobile computing and revealed technology that will unlock a new generation of AR glasses. Qualcomm Technologies and Microsoft are advancing AI capabilities and transforming modern laptops with the powerful performance, neural processing and industry-leading efficiency of Snapdragon compute platforms. This collaboration on Snapdragon has enabled new AI-accelerated experiences for Windows 11 users, including Windows Studio effects such as Voice Focus, Background Blur, Automatic Framing and Eye Contact. The launch of the Surface Pro 9 5G, featuring the Microsoft SQ3 powered by Snapdragon, highlig…
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RedBit builds custom solutions with Windows 11, Microsoft 365 and more
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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When small businesses come to RedBit Development, they’re looking for help. They’re trying to figure out the best technology to help them reduce costs, increase profits and develop their missions, which in one recent award-winning example involved redirecting perfectly good food onto hungry people's plates instead of going into a landfill. RedBit – a small business itself with only 17 employees based in Ontario, Canada – responds with big solutions that include custom software, driven by Microsoft technology. Mark Arteaga, who founded RedBit in 2003 and serves as its president, says that a problem he sees with many of his customers is a “mishmash” of ways to share documen…
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NVIDIA makes it easier to learn AI skills with resources now on Windows 11 PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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To make it easier for STEM students to learn in-demand artificial intelligence skills, NVIDIA is making it possible for those with Windows 11 PCs to access its AI platform, which has been adopted by universities worldwide. Students studying popular STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines such as computer science, data science, information sciences and economics need access to the same technology used by research and industry: the NVIDIA RAPIDS suite of software, now coming to Windows 11. Powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs – which can do a lot of mathematical operations at once, like cranking through the calculations that are needed for AI – this platf…
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What’s New in Windows App SDK 1.2
by Guest Gabby Bilka- 0 replies
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We are excited to announce that Windows App SDK 1.2 is now available! With WinAppSDK 1.2 you can now create widgets for the Windows 11 widget board, use the most modern WinUI controls – including media playback & InfoBadge, and support HDR graphics through the DisplayInformation APIs among other additional features. We have also made several updates to improve platform reliability, stability, and performance to help you create robust, powerful, applications for Windows. Windows App SDK provides a unified set of APIs and tools to help you build beautiful & powerful Windows desktop apps. These APIs and tools can be used in a consistent way by any C++ Win32 or C# .NE…
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Microsoft Pluton support rolls out for all 2022 Razer Blade 14 laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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The new 2022 Razer Blade 14 laptops, including the new Mercury Edition color options, come with support for Microsoft Pluton. Microsoft Pluton’s chip-to-cloud security technology protects users with an array of hardware-based security capabilities and services. New and existing 2022 Blade 14 owners should contact Razer Support to download this update. The update also upgrades two Type-C USB-3.2 Gen 2 ports to USB-4, which expands peripheral compatibility, increasing device connectivity options; and enables multi-monitor deployments, Thunderbolt dock support, compatibility with Razer’s Core X external graphics enclosure and more. This is also the first time any Razer Blad…
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Minecraft helps you build a better world, one tree at a time
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Minecraft players have helped raise more than $227,000 for the Nature Conservancy and mangrove restoration since The Wild Update was released, with one of the new biomes being the mangrove swamp. "These areas are filled with towering mangrove trees, large mangrove roots and sweet little saplings called propagules," writes Sofia Dankis on Minecraft.net. "Like a lot of things in Minecraft, they also exist in the real world. And like a lot of those things, one of the reasons that we added them to the Overworld is to show everyone how cool they are!" Visit Minecraft.net to watch the video and find out about efforts to preserve the mangrove environment and how Minecraft player…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.2301 to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.2301 (KB5020030) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! We provided the Quick Assist application for your client device. New! The search box now appears, by default, on the taskbar when the taskbar is at the top of your screen or when you turn on small taskbar button mode. You can use the search box to discover information and search your PC and the web directly from your taskbar. To configure how search appears, right-click the taskbar of your primary monitor and hover over Search. For more…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1279 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1279 (KB5019157) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! We provided the Quick Assist application for your client device. We fixed some persistent update failures for the Microsoft Store. We fixed an issue that affected some devices that are managed by an enterprise. It improved the reliability of app installations for them. We fixed an issue that affected Unified Update Platform (UUP) on-premises customers. It removed the block that stops them from getting offline language packs. We fixed an is…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.891 and 22623.891
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.891 and Build 22623.891 (KB5020040) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.891= New features rolling out. Build 22621.891 = 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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Surface Special Edition merges new and classic designs with Windows 11 Bloom and Liberty
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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To celebrate a decade of Surface, a special edition of Microsoft’s signature 2-in-1 device draws its inspiration from Windows 11’s desktop wallpaper and nearly 150 years of history at a world-renowned global design house. The Surface Pro Liberty Keyboard with Slim Pen 2*, which shows off the collaboration between Microsoft Surface and the London-based Liberty, is now available in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Japan (though supplies are limited). “It's such a contrast of things and you would never expect this to happen in some ways,” says Elliott Hsu, a principal hardware designer at Microsoft who headed a team that worked with Liberty to also create the laser engraved S…
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Learn basic coding concepts in Escape Estate – new free Hour of Code lesson
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Hey Minecraft fans: Escape Estate – this year's free Hour of Code lesson – is here. Use the power of code to solve puzzles, open trap doors in a mysterious mansion and reveal hidden clues. Escape by dawn and earn a million emeralds. To get started, download the Minecraft: Education Edition and set a goal of doing an Hour of Code a day. If you're a teacher, find out how to get the lesson plan and take a free course, or register your class to attend a live Hour of Code workshop with a guest teacher offered at multiple times during CS Ed Week, Dec 5–11. Watch the video and find out about it all on the Minecraft: Education Edition page. Continue reading...
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Windows 11 makes it easier to connect to your iCloud Photos right in the Photos app
by Guest Dave Grochocki, Principal Product Manager Lead- 0 replies
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Today, we are pleased to announce the start of availability of an exciting new feature. iCloud Photos is now directly integrated into the Photos app on Windows 11 and is beginning to roll out today via a Microsoft Store update to the Photos app. We expect it to be available to all Windows 11 customers by end of the month. The recently updated Photos app on Windows 11 has been thoughtfully crafted to make organization of your photo collection easy, no matter where your photos and videos come from — your phone, your camera, your cloud storage: iCloud Photos, OneDrive1 — see them all together in one gorgeous gallery. We know that many Windows customers have photo and video …
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Student researchers work with ALS community to evolve DuoRhythmo music app for everyone
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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For Dr. Alper Kaya, the darkest days of his life happened about 10 years after he found out he had ALS. Based in Turkey, the ophthalmologist felt fortunate in that the disease progressed slowly, after the initial diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in 1990. He could still perform surgeries, help patients and play classical guitar – one of the constants in his life, ever since he was a teenager. After about a decade, he lost the use of his hands to do those things he loved. He lost hope, too. At the time, it felt unbearable. But with the help of his daughter, he found other ways to make music again. Assistive technology gave him the ability to blow into a MIDI wind …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.885 and 22623.885
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.885 and Build 22623.885 (KB5020054) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.885= New features rolling out. Build 22621.885 = 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 o…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25236
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25236 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build has a set of improvements as well as some additional known issues – please be sure to read through the blog post below. Insider Windows 11 Season 2 continues with episode 2 featuring the latest security features in the Windows 11 2022 Update. We are rolling out a new Microsoft Store update with several improvements – details below. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] To improve the value of Search shortcuts and reduce friction in the broader Windows Search experience, we are tryi…
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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…
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.875 and 22623.875
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.875 and Build 22623.875 (KB5018486) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.875 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.875 = 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a few minor changes including increasing the rollouts for a few features. We’ve also added a handful of known issues – be sure to check them out below. We’re also rolling out a Phone Link update to Windows Insiders that introduces instant access to your phone's hotspot with Samsung devices. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] The change that began rolling out with Build 25179 to the spelling dictionary so that it now uses a language-neutral word list and syncs across all…
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Tech the halls with early Microsoft Store deals
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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With the holidays fast approaching, savvy shoppers are already on the hunt for great deals on tech for family and friends. Microsoft Store is kicking off savings earlier than ever with can’t-miss Early Black Friday deals on PCs starting Nov. 1. And with our Microsoft Store Promise, extended holiday returns through Jan. 31, flexible payment options and low-price promise, shoppers can have confidence they’ll get our best deals of the season. Ready, set, shop! From Nov. 1, save up to 50% on select PCs: Starting at $149.99, which come preloaded with Windows 11 to make the everyday easier. Starting from $279.99, HP 15-dy2046ms 15.6 Laptop: Stay connected to what matters most w…
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Spooky Fall returns to Minecraft Dungeons
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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"Hail adventurers, both young and old. We bring you grave tidings, if we may be so bold." So begins verses by Per Landin on Minecraft.net, inviting Minecraft Dungeons fans to join Spooky Fall, an event underway now until Nov. 9 in the game. Head to Minecraft.net to find out more, but heed Landin's warning: "Make sure to tread carefully when your skin starts to crawl. We hope you survive this spookiest fall..." Continue reading...
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Scary skins, spine-chilling adventures abound in Minecraft Marketplace
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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This month is Minecraft Marketplace’s Spooky Season, which brings a host of terrifying new skins and surprises in store. "Explore the dark and creature-filled corners of Haunted Park by Everbloom Games, uncover a chilling ritual in Shiver Mist Island by Monster Egg Studios, play Trick or Treat with Lifeboat Games or test your courage in the Scariest Map Ever from Sapphire Studios, to name just a handful of spooky delights," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. Head over to Minecraft.net to watch the video and find out more. Continue reading...
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Age of Empires anniversary extravaganza begins Oct. 25
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update is coming on Oct. 25. So is the Season Three: Anniversary Update, bringing new civilizations, challenges, achievements, features and more. And October marks the 25th anniversary for Age of Empires. Get a sneak peek at all the celebratory in-game events, with unique challenges and rewards starting on Oct. 25. You won't want to miss out on all the fun in Age of Empires IV, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition with celebratory cakes, castles and capybaras. Continue reading...