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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion strategy game now available
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Take the battle for galactic supremacy to its ultimate level in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion – a standalone RT4X game that combines the tactics of real-time strategy with the depth of the 4X genre (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate). Published by Stardock Entertainment, the game pits loyalist members of the Trader Emergency Coalition, who adopt a policy of isolation, against rebels who take on a purely militant view. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25163
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25163 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We have a few new features including a new taskbar overflow experience and some improvements for sharing files. As always, this build includes a good set of fixes too. We are rolling out a new Microsoft Store update with some improvements – details below. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Taskbar Overflow[/HEADING] We're reintroducing taskbar overflow, with a newly designed experience for Windows 11. This taskbar experience has been thoughtfully crafted to offer you a more productive switching and launching experience when…
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Gaming opens doors to hosting and streaming for OMEN Squad’s CupAhNoodle
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Bewildered. That’s the word Kason Patterson uses to describe her parents, who a few years ago couldn’t quite believe that she was quitting a stable job to pursue a self-employed career as CupAhNoodle, an online content creator focusing on gaming and pop culture. But Patterson, an LA native, had grown up playing video games with both her dad and older brother. “All I used to hear is, ‘there you go, playing them little video games.’ Fast forward to cut off ‘them little video games’ when I played too much. And now, what do I do for a living? Play them little video games,” laughs Patterson, who uses the CupAhNoodle gamertag bestowed on her as a joke by her brother. She had to…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.436 and 22622.436
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.436 and Build 22622.436 (KB5015888) to the Beta Channel. We’re also kicking of a Bug Bash for the Beta Channel starting tomorrow – details below! Build 22622.436 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.436 = 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 22622.436[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Improved nearby sharing[/HEADING] The discovery of devices under near…
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Hot Wheels expansion comes to Forza Horizon 5
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels is available now in the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Add-ons Bundle, Premium Edition and Expansions Bundle. If you don’t have any of those bundles, you can buy the standalone Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels expansion directly for $19.99. “This is our first big expansion for Forza Horizon 5 and features our fastest, most extreme, gravity-defying tracks, new biomes to explore and tons of new cars and features,” writes Mike Brown, creative director of Forza Horizon 5, Playground Games, in a post on Xbox Wire. “Hot Wheels Park features a ton of new and diverse biomes: from the rugged Giant’s Canyon; to the frozen tundra dripping into the molten lava in the…
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Inspired by crime dramas, interactive game As Dusk Falls now available
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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As Dusk Falls is now available. The game comes with Xbox Game Pass for PC, console and cloud, and is available for purchase on Windows, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. “As Dusk Falls is an interactive narrative for all levels of players, something meant to be experienced with a group,” writes Kelly Lombardi, product marketing manager for the game, on Xbox Wire. “Inspired by prestige TV shows, the team at INTERIOR/NIGHT has crafted an uncompromising tale of family, resilience and sacrifice. You will learn more about the Walker and Holt families and how their lives were destined to intersect. You’ll make choices within the game to navigate tough scenarios …
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.1862 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 19044.1862 (KB5015878) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 21H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! We provided the ability for you to consent to receive urgent notifications when focus assist is on. New! We restored functionality for Windows Autopilot deployment scenarios that are affected by the security mitigation for hardware reuse. This update removed the one-time use restriction for self-deploying mode (SDM) and pre-provisioning (PP). This update also re-enabled any User Principal Name (UPN) display in user-driven mode (UDM) depl…
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‘Meet Windows 11’: New video series helps with basics, personalization, apps and tools
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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If you’re just starting out with Windows 11 – or looking for refreshers on making the most out of it – there’s a new video series that will help you with staying organized, keyboard shortcuts, personalizing your experience, apps and tools. “Meet Windows 11” recently debuted with three short videos that will get you up and running on Windows 11. The first one goes over basics such as universal search, desktop groups and Microsoft accounts. The second video helps you personalize your Windows experience by suggesting several features, such as creating collections for websites you browse, choosing desktop backgrounds and using widgets. The third video explores new and refresh…
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Customer Orders Database – what next?
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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A few years ago we created a code sample for enterprise developers called Customer Orders Database, designed to demonstrate how developers can create and manage customer accounts, orders, and products for the fictitious company Contoso. It was very popular, so we continued updating it to support each new version of Windows and the Windows App SDK, and to demonstrate current design guidance. Last year we updated it to use WinUI 2.6. In May of this year, just in time for Microsoft Build, we gave it a major overhaul to work with Windows App SDK, and to support the latest Azure features. Of course, we had to make it look at home on Windows 11. So now, based on WinUI 3, the C…
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Windows Subsystem for Android™
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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[HEADING=1]Tips and Tricks[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]July 2022[/HEADING] It has been exciting to see feedback on the Windows Subsystem for Android™, the core engine behind Mobile Apps on Windows since we first made it available to our Windows Insiders audience last October. While we obviously appreciate the words of encouragement, we also value the suggestions on how we can do better. We’ve been able to act on some of this feedback to make WSA a better product, and we’ll continue to use that feedback to prioritize new features and improvements in the future. Today we’d like to share more about some of the lesser-known features of WSA, as we believe these are useful tools for…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.829 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 22000.829 (KB5015882) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! We provided the ability for you to consent to receive urgent notifications when focus assist is on. New! We provided the option for eligible devices to update to a newer Windows 11 version during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) when you first sign in. If you choose to update to a newer version, the update process will begin shortly after the update is installed on the device. New! We restored functionality for Windows Autopilot deployment scenarios that…
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Camera App Refresh and Media Player Update for Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, we are rolling out updates for Camera and Media Player to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 starting with the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]Camera (version 2022.2206.2.0)[/HEADING] The Camera app has been updated to match the beautiful new look and feel of Windows 11. In addition to the existing support for camera, video, document, and whiteboard capture modes, we are excited to introduce QR code and barcode scanning as well. [caption id=attachment_175739" align="alignnone" width="1024] Camera app in dark mode with new Windows 11 visuals.[/caption] FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Camera. [HEADING=1]Media Player (v…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25158
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25158 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. We are introducing notification badging with Widgets starting with this build. In addition to some general changes and improvements, this build includes a good set of fixes too. Be sure to check out our June Windows Insider webcast featuring the File Explorer Team ! [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Notification badging for Widgets[/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out even more dynamic Widgets content to your taskbar with notification badging for Widget…
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Age of Empires IV Season Two: Map Monsters is now live
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Age of Empires IV Season Two Update has arrived, bringing new content, additional ways to customize your gameplay and more, all available through Oct. 24. The first round of Season Two kicks off July 12 and runs for two weeks. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com to find out how to take part in the new challenges and unlock exclusive rewards. Continue reading...
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Save big on back-to-school tech from Microsoft Store
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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With summer in full swing, students and parents are preparing to kick off back-to-school shopping to get ready for the exciting year ahead. We know parents and students are always on the hunt for a great deal, and this year, as inflation continues to rise, parents’ stress over the shopping season has increased by 7% in recent weeks alone. To help families breeze through shopping with confidence, Microsoft Store is offering back-to-school savings – starting July 11 through Sept. 11 – including discounted laptops, PCs and accessories, all supported by an extended price promise and return window. Microsoft Store’s top back-to-school deals and savings include: [HEADING=2]Sa…
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Keep connected and creative with Dell’s new Windows 11 Inspiron Plus laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Dell’s new Windows 11 Inspiron Plus PC laptops are designed for boosting creativity and connection while providing immersive visuals and crisp audio. With Windows 11, they’ll be able to tap into many features that help them connect faster, be creative and/or productive and bring them closer to what (and who) matters most. The Inspiron 16 Plus features the latest 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processors and optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics for quick photo and video editing. When configured with a GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, it provides access to a powerful suite of NVIDIA Studio tools including Broadcast and Canvas apps. [caption id=attachment_177451" align="aligncenter"…
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.15 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Welcome back to another Windows Terminal release! This release updates Windows Terminal to version 1.14 and includes all of the features from this previous blog post. Additionally, Windows Terminal Preview is getting an update to version 1.15 and will include all the features detailed here. As always, you can install Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal Preview from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. Now, let’s get into the good stuff! This release is dedicated to all the Marks out there. [HEADING=1]Keyboard selection (mark mode)[/HEADING] You can now use your keyboard to select any text in the text buffer with mark mode! You can enter mark mode…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (July 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 2205.40000.14.0) includes several new updates as well as routine improvements to the platform and reliability. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Advanced Networking[/HEADING] We’ve made a huge change to networking! We’re now introducing advanced networking, which enables app access to local network devices for ARM computers, allowing apps to take advantage of this functionality. We’ve also enabled IPv6 and VPN connectivity, enhancing the networking functionalities of the subsystem. [HEADING=…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.290 and 22622.290
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Starting today, we are releasing updates to the Beta Channel that put Windows Insiders into one of two groups similar to what we did back in 2019: A group of Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive Build 22622.xxx updates that will have new features getting rolled out or turned on via an enablement package like how we release updates for Windows 10 today. A group of Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive Build 22621.xxx updates that will have new features turned off by default. This approach will help us validate our ability to release updates with features turned off by default. It will also allow us to have greater insight into the imp…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.290 & 22622.290
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Starting today, we are releasing updates to the Beta Channel that put Windows Insiders into one of two groups similar to what we did back in 2019: A group of Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive Build 22622.xxx updates that will have new features getting rolled out or turned on via an enablement package like how we release updates for Windows 10 today. A group of Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive Build 22621.xxx updates that will have new features turned off by default. This approach will help us validate our ability to release updates with features turned off by default. It will also allow us to have greater insight into the imp…
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Minions DLC update lands on Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Illumination’s Minions mashup just got an update that Minecraft players can access now. "Playing as Gru, your quest is to become the biggest, baddest super-villain, and to do that you’ll need to gather gadgets, Minions and your courage to take on the Vicious 6: a team of supervillains who aren’t thrilled about your attempts to steal their thunder," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "As your devious plans take shape, you’ll need to fill up your villain-o-meter by sneaking, racing and directing your Minions in increasingly crafty ways before facing your foes in a fiery final showdown." Also, to celebrate the launch of this update and the new Minions movie, you can get …
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.169 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 22621.169 (KB5014958) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! We added Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO. New! We added support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 in Windows client and server Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementations. We updated the Remove-Item cmdlet to properly interact with Microsoft OneDrive folders We enabled the InternetExplorerModeEnableSavePageAs Group Policy. For more information, see Microso…
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Play Sea of Thieves’ fifth free adventure, ‘The Forsaken Hunter,’ until July 14
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Hey Sea of Thieves players: Swap your pirate hat for a detective’s cap as you uncover clues and find out the fate of the missing Merrick in “The Forsaken Hunter,” the game’s latest narrative-driven adventure, from June 30 to July 14. This update is available for free to all Sea of Thieves players who have bought the game on Windows 10/11 PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One or via Steam, or players who have access to it with Xbox Game Pass. Simply download and install the latest Sea of Thieves update to get access. Head over to Xbox Wire to watch the trailer and find out more. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25151
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25151 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a small set of fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders on their PCs. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][File Explorer][/HEADING] Fixed a scaling issue which could result in the tabs being unexpectedly large. Right clicking a tab and then clicking somewhere else in File Explorer should dismiss the context menu more reliably now. [HEADING=2][Other][/HEADING] We believe an underlying fix in Build 25145 addressed the recent issue where shutting down via the Start menu wasn’t working for some …
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Minecraft Marketplace 5 Year Celebration Sale now underway
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Take advantage of the Minecraft Marketplace 5 Year Celebration Sale going on now through July 12. You'll find more than 200 discounted packs and special doorbuster deals with 75% off selected content. Plus, you can claim 14 free Character Creator Items and a new adventure from Gamemode One: Spellcraft. Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more and watch the trailer. Continue reading...