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Expanding Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in Japan
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are expanding the preview of Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in Japan. We are excited to take this first step on our path to make this preview available in other countries and regions. [caption id=attachment_175815" align="alignnone" width="1024] Amazon Appstore in the Microsoft Store for Japanese Windows Insiders.[/caption] For the best experience, Insiders should update to Microsoft Store version 22206.1401.6 (or higher) to install the latest version of the Amazon Appstore. Insiders must also be on Windows 11 Version 22H2 (or higher) on devices that meet the requirements for Windows Subsystem for Android™. As a reminder,…
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Gamers and streamers: Tune in to Aug. 18 livestream to learn about CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Earlier this year, CORSAIR – known for its high-performance gear and systems for gamers, content creators and PC enthusiasts – introduced its first gaming and streaming laptop, the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 AMD Advantage Edition. On Aug. 18, the company livestreamed an event highlighting this powerful and versatile PC. (On the livestream page, move the slider at the bottom of the video to the 30 minute mark to view the event.) Whether you’re an aspiring content creator, avid gamer, or a full-time streamer, this laptop can do everything you need and more, thanks to an AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor and AMD Radeon RX 6800M mobile graphics. An advanced compact vapor chamber coo…
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Bring Merrick home: Sea of Thieves’ new ‘A Hunter’s Cry’ adventure now live
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Set sail for the Sea of the Damned to confront the Dark Brethren in "A Hunter's Cry," Sea of Thieves' sixth time-limited Adventure that is live now until 9 a.m. UTC on Sept. 1. "Murderous conspiracies, covert rituals, unwisely buried instructions..." writes Chris "Brawler" Allcock on SeaOfThievies.com. "Having been absent from Sea of Thieves’ ongoing story for a while, the Dark Brethren’s return to the waves brought about plenty of fresh revelations and set pirates’ tongues wagging in the wake of our (and Merrick’s) previous Adventure, 'The Forsaken Hunter.'" To read the full background story and view the new cinematic trailer, head over to SeaOfThieves.com. Continue r…
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Marvel Studios’ ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ debuts on fan-favorite Windows 11 app Disney+
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In 2021, Windows teamed up with Disney+ to bring the fan-favorite app to Windows 11 and Microsoft Store. This popular streaming service includes Disney classics, recent animated and live action movies from its studios, as well as series and films from the Marvel and Star Wars universes. Disney+ was the first app to use a new feature in the Microsoft Store that produced a "Stream on Disney+" button upon searching for content in the store. To celebrate the release of Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”, an Original series streaming exclusively on Disney+, Microsoft debuted a video showing She-Hulk using Windows 11 in her daily life – both personal and professional…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25182
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25182 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] Starting with Build 25182, the expiration date is now September 15th, 2023. It is recommended Insiders update to this build to avoid build expiration notices. We’re beginning to roll out an update to the Camera app to the Dev Channel that brings native Arm64 support and a new privacy feature. Details below. We are also rolling out a small update for Microsoft Store to the Dev Channel with some improvements. Details below. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] We fixed the issue that was causing devices with low…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.917 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Shayeri Dhar- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.917 (KB5016691) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This non-security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include: New! We gave IT admins the ability to remotely add languages and language-related features. Additionally, they can now manage language scenarios across several endpoint managers. New! We compressed a file regardless of its size if you have configured Server Message Block (SMB) Compression. New! We enhanced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s ability to identify and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks. We fixed an issue that cau…
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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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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.1947 to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Shayeri Dhar- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044.1947 (KB5016688) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 21H2. This non-security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include: New! We gave IT admins the ability to remotely add languages and language-related features. Additionally, they can now manage language scenarios across several endpoint managers. New! We enhanced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s ability to identify and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks. We fixed an issue that causes ServerAssignedConfigurations to be null in a few full configuration scenarios. We fixed …
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Shopping for back-to-school PCs? Check out these Windows 11 laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Another school year is on the horizon – for some, it’s already started – but if you’re still looking for the right PC, Microsoft’s partners offer plenty of choices. These devices all include Windows 11, which makes every task easier, especially when it comes to helping prepare students for the school year. Snap layouts, touch inputs and creator tools make Windows the best option for multi-taskers to get things done. And when students aren't studying or working on their next school project, these laptops can also help entertain them, with screens, speed and sound for streaming films and TV shows, as well as for playing the latest PC games. And with PC Game Pass, there’s e…
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Blooming Tree brings daily dose of gems to Monster Legends players
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Players of Monster Legends can take advantage of a new feature to grow their monster collection and gain other rewards by coming back to the game daily. Look for the new Blooming Tree in the game’s shop, then purchase it to activate the Bloom and get your instant gems reward. Then return the next day to collect your daily dose of gems, and keep coming back until the last day of blooming. Gems Bloom is active for 30 days after the purchase. Also, players can now participate in the last event of the season: the Bounty Hunt. From Aug. 12 to Aug. 19, flip tiles to find the fugitive monster and defeat it. The more points you get in this event, the more leagues you will climb. …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.575 and 22622.575
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.575 and Build 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.575 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.575 = 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]Changes and Improvements in Build 22622.575[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][File Explorer][/HEADING] Middle clicking a folder in the navigation pane of File Explorer will now open it in a new tab, like clicking a folde…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25179
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25179 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes a set of changes and improvements as well as fixes. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General] [/HEADING] The spelling dictionary will now use a language-neutral word list and we are trying out syncing this across all devices that use the same Windows account. Users can toggle this feature via Settings > Accounts > Windows backup > Remember my preferences > Language preferences…
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Become a captain of adventure in Sea of Thieves Season Seven
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Sea of Thieves fans take note: With the new arrival of Season Seven, it’s time to truly become a captain. “At last you can own and name your ships, decorating them with hand-picked fittings and souvenirs of your seabound exploits, then working towards milestones to unlock more,” according to a post on SeaOfThieves.com. “Enjoy ongoing story-driven adventures and new seasonal rewards too.” Head over to SeaOfThieves.com to watch the trailer and find out about the new suite of features to help fulfill the captain fantasy long awaited by sailors. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25174
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25174 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’re previewing the new Game Pass widget with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. As always, this build also includes a good set of fixes. We’ve added a few new known issues based on Windows Insider feedback. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Introducing the new Game Pass Widget[/HEADING] PC Game Pass and Windows are a fantastic combination for gaming; with PC Game Pass, you have access to hundreds of high-quality games for your PC. For the past couple of months, we’ve been working with our friends on the Xbox team to ma…
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Windows Package Manager 1.3
by Guest Demitrius Nelon- 0 replies
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Today I get to announce Windows Package Manager 1.3 has been released. The team has been adding several enhancements to manifests to improve your package installation experience. We’ve enabled better package version reporting. A new setting allows verbose logs to be on by default. If you run [iCODE]winget -–info[/iCODE] the system architecture is now displayed. The progress bar was improved with more fine-grained blocks. And the Windows Package Manager now supports portable applications. [HEADING=1]Manifest Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Display Documentation[/HEADING] Some packages include documentation associated with a package version. You will now be abl…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (August 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. only). This update (version 2206.40000.15.0) includes several new updates such as updates for input compatibility in apps such as games, networking and windowing improvements, and reliability updates. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] New suite of shims available to toggle in the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app which enables better experiences in several apps Compatibility for games with joysticks (mapped to WASD) Compatibility for gamepad in games Compatibility for aiming in games with arrow keys Compatibility for …
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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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The Xbox Pride Controller: Available to customize year-round thanks to collective effort
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In the hands of a gamer, an Xbox Wireless Controller helps navigate unfamiliar worlds. With it, you can jump huge chasms, escape from seemingly impossible situations and explore an endless array of characters and places. And thanks to the recently relaunched Xbox Design Lab, it’s also a canvas players can customize – a way to express who they are and what matters to them. The latest choices for that personalization debuted in June as Microsoft’s Pride 2022 observances commenced: more than 30 LGBTQIA+ interwoven community flags that celebrate intersectionality and unity on the Xbox Pride controller. This design honors the ever expanding and ever evolving diversity of LGBTQ…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.317 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 22621.317 (KB5015885) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue that prevents troubleshooters from opening. We fixed an issue that might increase the latency of games when vertical sync (VSync or v-sync) is in use. We fixed an issue that affects the ProjectionManager.StartProjectingAsync API and prevents certain locales from connecting to Miracast Sinks. We fixed an issue that causes the Smart App Control to block catalog-signed files. We fixed an issue that causes the Take a Test app to remove all policies…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.440 and 22622.440
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.440 and Build 22622.440 (KB5015890) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.440 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.440 = 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]What’s new in Build 22622.440[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Taskbar Overflow[/HEADING] We're reintroducing taskbar overflow, with a newly designed experience for Windows 11. This taskbar experience has been thoughtfull…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25169
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25169 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a lockdown feature for IT administrators and some improvements including a brand-new Windows Spotlight theme. As always, this build also includes a good set of fixes. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Multi-App Kiosk Mode [/HEADING] Multi-app kiosk mode is a lockdown feature for Windows 11 that allows an IT administrator to select a set of allowable apps to run on the device, while all other functionalities are blocked. This enables you to create multiple different apps and access configurations for diff…
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Releasing Windows 10, version 22H2 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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UPDATE 5:00pm PDT: This build is focused on validating the servicing technology. Windows 10, version 22H2 has a scoped set of features and Microsoft will share more details on this update later this year. Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing the first preview build of Windows 10, version 22H2. Windows 10 Build 19045.1865 (KB5015878) is now available in the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insider Program for Business participants to validate on devices in their organizations. Commercial devices* configured for the Release Preview Channel via the Windows Insider Program Settings page or via Windows Update for Business policy, whether through Microsoft Intune o…
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Disk caching in Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Beginning with Microsoft Edge 102 on Windows, Microsoft Edge now automatically compresses disk caches for improved performance and a reduced disk footprint. Our goal on the Microsoft Edge team is to deliver the best performing browser possible on Windows and other platforms. When a browser uses too many resources, it not only impacts the browsing experience but can also slow down the entire system. However, when it comes to performance optimizations, we often need to balance optimizing for the entire system, since optimizing for one resource can often come at a cost increasing the use of another resource. One such example is the use of disk cache that is used by browsers …
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SpongeBob comes to Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Have you always wanted to wander around Bikini Bottom, dropping in at the Krusty Krab and maybe even taking one of the boats at Mrs. Puff’s Boating School out for a spin? Now you can, thanks to new SpongeBob downloadable content now available for Minecraft. “In this immersive DLC, you’ll dive into the world of SpongeBob in a way you’ve never seen it before,” writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. “You’ll be rewarded for your curiosity too, because on your travels you might just find collectibles and items that’ll help you on your very important mission: helping SpongeBob make everyone’s day in Bikini Bottom the best day ever!” Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more a…
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Forza and Extreme E team up for Series 10 of Horizon Mexico
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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From July 21 through Aug. 17, you’re invited to get behind the wheel of the fully-electric Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 e-SUV in Forza Horizon 5 and experience four weeks of racing action. It's all part of the Series 10 Update for Forza Horizon 5, available to download on Windows, Xbox and Steam. The update provides access to the Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels expansion, new Extreme E content and numerous changes to improve your gameplay experience. Head over to Forza.net to find out more. Continue reading...