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7 new default skins come to Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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To help everyone see themselves in Minecraft, the team has created more options that better reflect the community. As a result you will now be able to make your way through Minecraft in seven new default skins. "Hopefully, you will see a bit of yourself in these skins and will grow to love them just like Alex, Steve and everything else that makes up the blocky world that is Minecraft," writes Sofia Dankis on Minecraft.net. Head over to Minecraft.net to check out the new skins and find out more. Continue reading...
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Available today: Windows Dev Kit 2023 aka Project Volterra
by Guest Pavan Davuluri- 0 replies
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[HEADING=2] Windows Dev Kit 2023 is an Arm-powered device built by Windows developers for Windows developers. Everything you need to develop Windows apps for Arm, on Arm. Powerful AI. All on one device. [/HEADING] We are excited to announce the launch of Windows Dev Kit 2023, which is built to help developers create Windows apps easily and efficiently for Arm. We unveiled this device as “Project Volterra” at Build in May 2022. Learn more. The Windows Dev Kit 2023 is now available to developers in 8 countries: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. You can purchase the dev kit here. [HEADING=2]Starting now deve…
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Surface Duo Update brings familiarity with Windows 11 and Android 12L improvements
by Guest Kimmo Lehtosalo, Senior Director of Product- 0 replies
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The Surface team is excited to share updates to Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 that will build stronger connections between your Windows 11 PC and your Duo device, making your everyday easier. As a team, we believe your technology should adapt to the way you work – not the other way around. The more aligned your devices, the less energy you devote to switching between them, giving you more space to focus on the task at hand. The new user interface updates we’re sharing today focus on building stronger connections between Windows and Duo, driving familiarity using visuals and coherence. We’ve maximized the potential for customization within Android to deliver this more alig…
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Persona 5 Royal now available for Windows, Xbox and with Game Pass
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Explore Tokyo as a student during the day, stealing hearts as a phantom thief at night in Persona 5 Royal, available to play now for Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, as well as with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. "Persona 5 Royal is a critically acclaimed, award-winning RPG from Atlus with unique, signature visuals you won’t find anywhere else," writes Atlus' Michael Cerven in a post on Xbox Wire. "This definitive edition of Persona 5 Royal includes over forty items of included DLC, including costumes, BGM, and an additional difficulty level. Explore Tokyo, unlock Personas, customize your own personal Thieves Den, experience alternate endings and much more." Head ove…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (October 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 the Windows Insider Dev and Beta Channels. This update (2209.40000.26.0) will improve security, camera, general reliability, and performance. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] Improvements to the Camera HAL Improvements to clipboard stability Improvements to multi-threaded (>8 core) performance Improved security for graphic streaming Reliability improvements for package launches Security updates for ANGLE and GSK Annotated telemetry with package installation sources Window with legal information has been fixed Security updates to the Linux kernel Enhanc…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.870 and 22623.870
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.870 and Build 22623.870 (KB5018499) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.870 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.870 = 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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Create more with Windows 11 PCs, features and apps
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Creators express themselves in all kinds of ways and mediums. In the video below, you’ll see Allison Anderson, an artist who’s as comfortable with touchscreens and software as she is with paint and pencils. Watch the video to see a sampling of Windows 11 PCs and key features she looks for in creator devices, such as high-end processors, ample memory, SSD storage and color-accurate displays. Windows 11 was designed to bring people together, to help people play and have fun, to empower productivity and inspire creativity. Recently, the Windows 11 2022 Update rolled out in more than 190 countries. This first major update to Windows 11, which launched in 2021, shows ho…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.754 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 22621.754 (KB5018496) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! We added a new consent form for those of you enrolled in Windows Hello Face and Fingerprint. You have new choices for your biometric data. You can keep storing your biometric data or open Settings to delete the data if you have not used your face or fingerprint for authentication in over 365 days. You also have these options if you upgraded to Windows 11 and have not yet seen the new Hello Learn More Privacy text. New! We added improvements to the Microsoft Ac…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25227
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25227 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes improvements for update management for IT administrators and a good set of general changes and improvements. We’re kicking off Season 2 of Inside Windows 11 for the Windows 11 2022 Update – first episode is below on accessibility. A Microsoft Store update is rolling out to all Windows Insiders introducing pop-up trailers for games and movies – details below! [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Update Management Improvements[/HEADING] Ens…
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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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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1163 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 22000.1163 (KB5018483) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! We added improvements to Windows search results and performance. New! We added Task Manager to the context menu when you right-click the taskbar. This feature rolls out in the coming weeks. We fixed an issue that affects Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) authentication hardening. We will automatically raise the authentication level for all non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY. This occurs if the …
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.2192 to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044.2192 (KB5018482) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 21H2. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue that affects Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) authentication hardening. We will automatically raise the authentication level for all non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY. This occurs if the authentication level is below Packet Integrity. We fixed a DCOM issue that affects the Remote Procedure Call Service (rpcss.exe). We raise the authentication level to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEV…
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Spotlight on Windows at Microsoft Ignite and the Technical Takeoff
by Guest Harjit Dhaliwal- 0 replies
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Windows is building what matters most for your business. This was the theme as Chief Product Officer Panos Panay took the stage in Seattle for a live keynote to kick off day two of Microsoft Ignite 2022. Together, he and engineering leaders from Windows, Intune, Windows 365, Defender, Teams, Loop and Surface discussed (and demonstrated) some of the latest features in Windows to support secure hybrid work from client to cloud. Here are a few highlights from this year’s conference plus details on where you can take a closer look at the capabilities that will help you easily deploy, update and manage—and deliver the most secure, personal and productive experience for devices…
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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…