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German autos take to the road in Forza Horizon 5 Series 8
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 8 has arrived, bringing a celebration of German automotive excellence. You now have four weeks through June 22 to get your hands on new German cars and cosmetics from the Festival Playlist. Plus, new unlocks include the following themed clothing: cap, tee, hoodie, helmet and gloves. Head over to ForzaMotorsport.net for all the details. Continue reading...
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Mexico’s rich car culture celebrated in new update to Forza Horizon 5
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Rami’s Racing History, the latest Forza Horizon 5 update, is now available. The update invites you to experience Mexico’s rich heritage of automotive manufacturing with a new Horizon story, a festival playlist that celebrates different eras of car culture and deals on classic automobiles in the Forzathon Shop. Head over to Forza.net to see some of the cars in the update, find out about new accolades and more. Continue reading...
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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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Battle undersea foes in Sea of Thieves’ seventh adventure, now until Sept. 29
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Uncover secrets beneath the waves as you fight through the Sunken Kingdom in Sea of Thieves' latest time-limited adventure, live from now until Sept. 29. "The object of your quest: three Ancient artefacts required for a mysterious ritual that will empower the Pirate Lord’s allies to stand their ground in the face of an upcoming resurrection," writes Mike Chapman, creative director for Rare, in a post on Xbox Wire. "These relics were claimed by the Sirens as trophies long ago, and will be jealously guarded against any intruders from the surface world." Sea of Thieves is available free for all players with Xbox Game Pass and across Windows 10/11, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One a…
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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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New experiences designed to make every developer more productive on Windows 11
by Guest Mike Harsh, Partner Director, Product Management- 0 replies
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Back at Build ‘23 in May, we announced a host of new experiences with a renewed focus on developer productivity and performance. We are now pleased to share with you that features like Dev Home, Dev Drive, WinGet and improvements to Taskbar, File Explorer and many more will start to become generally available with the latest Windows 11 update. We also have exciting news to share about the developer tools you already know and love: Windows Subsystem for Linux and Windows Terminal. At Build in May ’23, we announced a new home for developers on Windows – Dev Home. With the latest Windows 11 update, Dev Home is now available as part of the OS, making developer features a key …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23550 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23550 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23550[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Voice Access in OOBE [/HEADING] As part of the work mentioned in Build 23516 for making voice access available to use on more areas in Windows, voice access can be used for setting up your new Windows devices and navigate through OOBE (“out of box experience”). You can launch the accessibility flyout on the bottom right corner of their screens and click on voice access to enable it. [caption id=attachment_176590" align="alignnone" width="680] Users can use the accessibility flyout in OOBE to launch voice ac…
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Publish your PWA to the Microsoft Store on Windows for free with PWABuilder
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) enable immersive app experiences across all devices and platforms, including Windows 10 and 11, and can be installed as apps from app stores like the Microsoft Store on Windows. PWAs can be indistinguishable from native apps on Windows and allow developers to easily and quickly bring the best of their web experiences even closer to their customers. The Microsoft Store on Windows is a trusted location for customers to discover and install apps for their Windows PC. It is an excellent way to gain exposure and discoverability for any app, including PWAs – by reaching over a billion monthly active Windows devices, and taking advantage of opportuni…
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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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Bing Chat Enterprise is in preview for Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 licenses for faculty users
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Since February, users have been enjoying the new AI-powered Bing and Edge, with Bing Chat available through the Edge sidebar. To address the needs of commercial customers, we then announced Bing Chat Enterprise, which offers AI-powered chat with commercial data protection. Today, we have extended Bing Chat Enterprise eligibility to Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 licenses for faculty. With Bing Chat Enterprise, user and organization data are protected and will not leak outside the organization. What goes in—and comes out—remains protected. Chat data is not saved, and Microsoft has no eyes-on access, which means no one can view user data, and it’s not used to train the models. Edu…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1180 and 22623.1180
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1180 and Build 22623.1180 (KB5022363) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.1180 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1180 = 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 chan…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1250 and 22623.1250
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1250 and Build 22623.1250 (KB5023008) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.1250 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1250 = 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 chan…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (June 2023)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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We've shipped an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update (2305.40000.4.0) will add the long-requested file sharing, settings updates, and graphics fixes. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] File sharing enabled. File transfer using drop and drop and copy and paste. Windows Subsystem for Android Settings (renamed to just "Windows Subsystem for Android") redesign, including displaying all installed Android apps. Enable apps that specify android.hardware.type.pc in their manifest to opt into receiving raw input events. Wi-Fi API compatibility improvements. Camera hardware compatibility improvements. Linux kern…
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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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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.3269 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 19045.3269 (KB5028244) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: This update addresses an issue that affects the Windows Notification Platform. It fails to send notifications from applications to you. This update addresses an issue that affects hybrid joined devices. You cannot sign in to them if they are not connected to the internet. This occurs when you use a Windows Hello for Business PIN or biometric credentials. This issue applies to a cloud trust deployment. This update affects Windows Autopilot profi…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (September 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 channels (U.S. and Japan only). This update (version 2208.40000.4.0) will improve security, input issues, general reliability, and performance. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] Reliability fixes for App Not Responding (ANR) errors Improvements to input compatibility shims Improvements to scrolling (smoothness) in apps Usability Improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app Startup performance improvements Fixed crashes when copying and pasting extremely large content UX improvements for the game controls dialog Improveme…
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Intel debuts 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Gaming, streaming and recording get a boost with the latest addition to the Intel family: the 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors, led by the 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K. This branch of the family includes six new unlocked desktop processors with up to 24 cores, 32 threads and clock speeds up to 5.8 GHz. You’ll start seeing these processors on Windows 11 PCs, such as those from Alienware and Acer. Building on the Intel 7 process and x86 performance hybrid architecture introduced in the 12th Gen Intel Core lineup, these desktop processors enable better system performance than ever – even through the most demanding of multitasking workloads. This includes up to 15% bet…
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Part 1 – Announcing Babylon.js 6.0
by Guest Thomas Lucchini- 0 replies
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Our mission is to build one of the most powerful, beautiful, simple, and open web rendering engines in the world, and we are excited to announce the next step forward in that journey: the release of Babylon.js 6.0. [embed] ]View: https://youtu.be/nsqpuRCQV28[/embed] Babylon.js 6.0 brings a smorgasbord of performance improvements, rendering enhancements, and exciting new features that you will NOT want to miss! Let’s get started by talking about one of the most exciting things to come to Babylon.js in its entire 10-year history! [HEADING=2]Havok Physics in Babylon.js[/HEADING] We are very proud and excited to announce that the world famous Havok team is bringing a ne…
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New Windows 11 laptops are coming from VAIO and Gateway
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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VAIO – a familiar name and brand to some – is expanding its FE series of laptops in North America to include Windows 11 PCs aimed at multitaskers looking for all-in-one devices for work, creation, gaming and entertainment. With 12th Gen Intel core processors, these PCs can meet demanding needs quickly and use up to 46% less energy for up to 10 hours of use before needing to charge. Another company that will also strike a familiar chord, Gateway, is launching a new lineup of Ultra Slim notebooks – including those with touch screens – also outfitted with the 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Windows 11 makes these PCs easy to start up password-free with Windows Hello (thanks …
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6 things to know about the new Surface devices
by Guest Yasmine Boukerma & Linnet Banda, Microsoft- 0 replies
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Just in time for the holiday season, new Microsoft Surface devices are available to experience and shop. Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone you love, finding the right tech can feel overwhelming. To help make it easier, we asked our product experts at the Microsoft Experience Center in New York City for the top things to know about the new Windows 11 devices. We must start off by highlighting our two brand new Surface devices that are available today: Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the ultimate multitasking powerhouse with the coolest form factor in town. Whether you’re a professional or a student, this laptop has your back and delivers high-performance for ever…
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25951 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25951 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 including documenting only the most significant and highly impactful known issues. Please note that we will not publish a blog post for every flight – only when new features are available in a build. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 25951[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]SMB NTLM Blocking[/HEADING] Starting with this build (Build 25951), the SMB client no…
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Lenovo’s latest workstations and Windows 11 boost productivity across industries
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Constructing tomorrow’s physical infrastructures? Designing the next generation of innovative products? Running complex simulations and data processing? Or tackling any number of tasks across a variety of industries? Then Lenovo’s latest ThinkStation and ThinkPad workstations – powered by Windows 11 – may be just what you need. The company’s portfolio of workstations spans a wide range of customizable forms and functions for workflows in fields as diverse as architecture, engineering and construction, product design and development, healthcare, media and entertainment, energy, finance, data science and AI. Because these industries often generate complex and confidential d…
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Come to the Fauna Faire in Minecraft Dungeons’ 3rd seasonal adventure
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Take on the Tower with all-new multiplayer levels, explore the jungle in Treetop Tangle, or see who now awaits you at camp. Fauna Faire, Minecraft Dungeons’ third seasonal adventure, arrives on Oct. 19, bringing both new ways to play and customize your character. "The fall might be upon us, but Fauna Faire brings an animal-focused late summer to the camp," writes Per Landin in a post on Minecraft.net. "This means there will be an abundance of furr-tastic skins, pets and other mob-themed cosmetic items to add to your closet. Whether you want to embrace your inner chicken or show off your mighty paw-er, there’s something for everyone." Head over to Minecraft.net to watch th…
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Caves & Cliffs: Part II coming Nov. 30
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Caves & Cliffs fans take note: Part II is coming Nov. 30. The update provides a makeover to the mountains and caves you know and love, with updated terrain generation, higher peaks, more elaborate cave systems and larger ore veins. And for those of you who find caves somewhat dark, the update brings candles for everyone. Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II will be available on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and more. For all the details, head over to Minecraft.net. Continue reading...