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Represent your favorite country’s cars in the Horizon World Cup
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Put on your racing gloves Forza Horizon 5 fans, the Horizon World Cup is now under way. Pitting France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. against each other for top bragging rights, the event promises unmissable driving action. “You’re invited to represent your favorite country by driving cars from the different countries’ auto manufacturers across The Trial, Seasonal Championships and Playground Games every week throughout Series 4,” writes Alan Walsh on Forzamotorsport.net. “Completing these events every week will grant points to the home country of the car the player was driving. We’ve set up the car restrictions for each event to ensure each country is fair…
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Mud, mangroves and more: The Wild Update comes to Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The day has finally come, Minecraft fans. The Wild Update is here. Download it for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android – and Minecraft: Java Edition on Windows, macOS and Linux. "On Windows, you can even play both editions, because Java & Bedrock for PC is out today," writes Sofia Dankis on Minecraft.net. "Once you install the update, your game will now feature two new biomes – the deep dark and mangrove swamps – four new mobs – the warden, the allay, frogs and tadpoles – and blocks galore, including sculk, mangrove wood and mud!" Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more and watch the launch trailer. Contin…
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Realms Plus for February brings secret missions, ninjas, dinosaurs and more
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Twenty pieces of new Realms Plus content are coming this month for Minecraft gamers. "In Ninja Mash-up by Everbloom Games, you’ll get to fly over rooftops using your grappling hook, fight waves of mobs in the dojo and even test your skills against the clock," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "Because this is a mash-up map, you’ll even get a Japanese-style texture pack you can use in your own worlds! So even when you return to your llama farm, you can still feel like every bit the epic ninja you are." Head over to Minecraft.net to find out about all the Realms content coming in February. To get it you just need to subscribe to Realms Plus via your Minecrafting device…
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.450 and 22622.450
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.450 and Build 22622.450 (KB5016700) to the Beta Channel. In addition to the handful of fixes and improvements noted below, this update includes improvements to how we apply updates on top of each other as well. Build 22622.450 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.450 = New features off by default. As a reminder, Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.xxxx) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22622.xxx). [HEADING=1]Fixes included for BOTH Build 22621.450 & Build 22622…
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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 10 Build 19045.3513 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 19045.3513 (KB5030300) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! This update completes the work to comply with the GB18030-2022 requirements. It removes and remaps characters for Microsoft Wubi input and Microsoft Pinyin U-mode input. You can no longer enter character codepoints that are not supported. All the required codepoints are up to date. New! This update brings back an improved search box experience on the taskbar. If you have a top, bottom, regular, or small icons taskbar, you will see the searc…
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Updated Paint app for Windows 11 begins rolling out to Windows Insiders with dark mode and zoom improvements
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out an update to the Paint app for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels (version 11.2304.17.0). This update includes a good set of changes and improvements we think the community will enjoy! With this update, we are introducing support for dark mode in Paint. By default, Paint will adapt to your system theme preferences, but you can change this option yourself on the brand-new settings page. [caption id=attachment_176319" align="alignnone" width="724] Paint in dark mode showing a drawing of a cat.[/caption] We are also rolling out improvements to the zoom controls as well to give you more flex…
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Dev Home Preview 0.3 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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We’re back with another release for Dev Home! This release updates Dev Home Preview to version 0.3 and the Dev Home GitHub extension to version 0.3 as well. You can install Dev Home from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. Let’s get into what’s new. [HEADING=2]Rearrangeable widgets[/HEADING] You read right! Widgets can now be rearranged in the Dev Home dashboard by clicking and dragging. We’ve also fixed the bug where your widgets would get randomly rearranged, so your preferred dashboard layout should now remain intact. [HEADING=2]Miscellaneous improvements[/HEADING] ️ The GitHub query is now displayed when adding an issue or pull request widget w…
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Microsoft Edge for Business: Revolutionizing your business with AI, security and productivity
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Safe browsing is more important than ever as today's digital landscape sees increased hybrid work, growing SaaS adoption and AI integration into daily workflows. It can be a challenge to ensure your organization's data is protected, no matter the device or user location. To accomplish this, you need a browser designed to fit your needs, and that's where Microsoft Edge for Business can help. It’s a secure enterprise browser, optimized for AI, and built for the unique challenges you face today. By tapping into the power of the Microsoft security stack, Microsoft 365 and Copilot with commercial data protection, Edge for Business secures sensitive data, while helping accelera…
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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...
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Sidebar Extensions: Boost your users’ productivity with Microsoft Edge Add-ons
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge is constantly driven by the power of innovation, which opens amazing opportunities. Today, we are thrilled to announce that extension developers can build extensions for the Sidebar in Microsoft Edge, and bring users an enhanced side by side browsing experience that empowers them to achieve more. Let's dive into the details! [HEADING=1]Supercharge your users’ productivity[/HEADING] We invite developers to harness the potential of Sidebar extensions and deliver improved experiences to their users. Read on to evaluate how your extensions can benefit from this new feature. We understand that every user has unique requirements, which is why we have developed …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1755 and 22624.1755
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1755 and Build 22624.1755 (KB5026438) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1755 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1755 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22623 will automatically get moved to Build 22624 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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Pre-orders begin for Pentiment, historical mystery role-playing game coming Nov. 15
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Obsidian Entertainment and the Pentiment team announced on Wednesday that the game will launch Nov. 15 for Windows 10/11 PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Pre-orders for the game are now open as well as pre-installs being available with Game Pass. "Explore history in the modern time through the style of illuminated manuscripts and early modern woodcuts," writes Mikey Dowling, director of Communications for Obsidian Entertainment, in a post on Xbox Wire. "Pentiment is a narrative-adventure game set in 16th century upper Bavaria in the time of the Holy Roman Empire. You will take on the role of Andreas Maler, a very clever journ…
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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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Dev Home Preview 0.4 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Happy August! We have another release of Dev Home for you to try. This release updates Dev Home Preview to version 0.4 and the Dev Home GitHub extension to version 0.4 as well. You can install Dev Home from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. For this release, we focused on improving accessibility and quality. The next big feature we’re actively working on is integrating Azure DevOps and creating Azure DevOps widgets for Dev Home, so stay tuned for that! [HEADING=2]Accessibility improvements[/HEADING] You can now navigate widgets with the keyboard using Tab and the left and right arrow keys. Narrator will now appropriately read the names of available…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25921
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25921 to the Canary Channel. August 2023 Bug Bash: The August 2023 bug bash continues and runs through Monday August 7th at 11:59pm PDT. The bug bash will span the latest features available in the currently available preview builds across the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels. Check Feedback Hub for quests! 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 ev…
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Announcing the availability of consumer replacement components for Surface devices
by Guest Tim McGuiggan – VP Devices Services & Product- 0 replies
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We are happy to announce that replacement components for Surface devices are now available in the Microsoft Store. As a team, we are committed to delivering what customers want and need in a premium device including versatility, performance, cutting-edge design, build quality and repairability. Our approach to repairability has been to expand the options for customers to have their devices repaired in a safe, sustainable manner. While we have always offered world-class warranty and repair services via Microsoft support, we have been working to increase repair options by designing products that are easier to repair and by expanding our network of Authorized Service Provid…
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Start a new story with Minecraft Marketplace
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Minecraft Marketplace is brimming with content to transform you from a farmer to a fighter, a builder to a burrower. Behind every door is a new story. What'll your next story be? Head over to Minecraft.net to explore some of the content bundles available, and be sure to check out the official trailer that gives you a taste of the excitement that awaits. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2048 and 22631.2048
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2048 and Build 22631.2048 (KB5028247) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.2048 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.2048 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22624 will automatically get moved to Build 22631 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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During Disability Pride month, Xbox reinforces commitment to inclusive gaming
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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As part of Disability Pride Month, Team Xbox proudly celebrates players, creators and community members with disabilities. More than 400 million video game players worldwide have disabilities, and an Xbox Wire post recognizes the contributions the gaming and disability community has made in making Team Xbox and the broader gaming industry more inclusive and welcoming for everyone. In the post, Brannon Zahand, senior gaming accessibility program manager and Microsoft Gaming & Disability community member, writes, “We encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the many players with disabilities across the globe who make up the vibrant gaming community…
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New Updates for Snipping Tool and Notepad for Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, we are rolling out updates for Snipping Tool and Notepad to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels on Windows 11. [HEADING=1]Snipping Tool (version 11.2307.44.0)[/HEADING] With this update to Snipping Tool, we are introducing the combined capture bar, making it easier to switch between capturing screenshots and screen recordings without having to open the app. Use the Print Screen or Win + Shift + S keyboard shortcuts to open the capture bar for snipping, where you will continue to find the familiar snipping modes or try the new Win + Shift + R keyboard shortcut to open the capture bar for recording. [caption id=attachment_176521" align=…
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Dev Drive: Performance, Security and Control for Developers
by Guest Bridget Tueffers- 0 replies
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We are excited to introduce Dev Drive! A new storage volume optimized for developer workloads that delivers performance, security, and control. Dev Drive is built on the Resilient File System (ReFS) and combined with the new performance mode capability of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, provides up to 30% better performance for overall build times compared to current, in-market Windows 11 (22H2). [HEADING=2]Performance and Security [/HEADING] We received feedback from developers that slow file io performance was disruptive to their workflow. In response, we analyzed the file system to understand where the bottlenecks were. Benchmarks were created across multiple end-to-en…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.601 and 22622.601
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.601 and Build 22622.601 (KB5017384) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.601 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.601 = New features off by default. As a reminder, Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.xxxx) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22622.xxx). [HEADING=1]Fixes for BOTH Build 22621.601 & Build 22622.601[/HEADING] We fixed the issue where clicking the network icon on the Lock screen would not work and would crash the Lock screen. We updated the start date f…
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Microsoft Edge and Interop 2023
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge joins Apple, Bocoup, Google, Igalia, and Mozilla in announcing the launch of Interop 2023. This is a continuation of the Compat 2021 and Interop 2022 efforts to prioritize cross-browser interoperability in areas that matter the most to web developers. We know that cross-browser development remains one of the top pain points amongst web devs, and together with our partners we're committed to improving the situation. Focus areas this year include: Container queries. CSS :has() pseudo-class. WebComponents improvements like constructable stylesheets and form-associated custom elements. Offscreen Canvas. Many more top developer requests. Some …