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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] The build includes changes to SMB authentication rate limiter behavior. We’ve got a few changes and improves including making the updated “Open with” dialog available to all Insiders in the Dev Channel, some updates for Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) and more. This build also includes a set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. We also added a new known issue for a bug we’re investigating that is impacting a subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel from updating to the latest builds. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADIN…
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Systemd support is now available in WSL!
by Guest Craig Loewen- 0 replies
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[HEADING=1]Systemd support is now available in WSL![/HEADING] The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) can now run systemd inside of your WSL distros, empowering you to do more with your Linux workflows on your Windows machine. This post will cover: What is systemd? What can you do with it? How is this change possible in WSL? How can you get systemd on your machine? For a summary, check out below: [HEADING=1]What is systemd? What can you do with it?[/HEADING] From systemd.io : Many popular distributions run systemd by default, such as Ubuntu, Debian and more. This change means that WSL will be even more similar to using your favorite Linux …
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Time-warped action of Deathloop comes to Game Pass
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Xbox players can now jump into the colorful world and time-warped action of Deathloop, available with PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming (Beta) and on Xbox Series X|S. "Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins," writes Anne Lewis of Bethesda Softworks on Xbox Wire. "Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down eight targets all over the island to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again." Head over to …
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More content and new developer opportunities in the Microsoft Store
by Guest Giorgio Sardo, General Manager, Microsoft Store- 0 replies
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Content is at the heart of the Windows PC experience – from the apps that fuel productivity, to movies that transport and games that connect. Our passion for helping developers more easily bring their apps to customers inspired us to redesign the Microsoft Store on Windows. We also embraced a new set of Open App Store Principles that welcomes all developers to bring the best apps and games to your Windows 11 device, from apps using their own commerce to third-party storefronts. We are energized by the response and feedback from our community that show us these changes have made an impact. The past 12 months have been a record year, with over 900 million unique users world…
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How inclusion drives innovation in Windows 11
by Guest Carolina Hernandez, Windows Accessibility Leader- 0 replies
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Earlier this year we announced four exciting features coming to Windows 11 designed for and with people with disabilities: system-wide live captions, Focus sessions, voice access and more natural voices for Narrator. As those features start to become available today, we wanted to pull back the curtain and share a bit more about how the culture of inclusion within the Windows engineering team has helped to foster the development of more inclusive and delightful Windows experiences for everyone. That culture has three main ingredients: people, process and ambition. [HEADING=1]The makeup of our team: as diverse as the communities we aim to empower[/HEADING] On the Windows …
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How to get the Windows 11 2022 Update
by Guest John Cable, Vice President, Program Management- 0 replies
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Today, Panos Panay announced the release and availability of the Windows 11 2022 Update, the latest version of Windows 11. Windows is a key component of how more than a billion people connect, learn, play and work. In this blog I’ll share how to get the 2022 Update (also known as Windows 11, version 22H21), details on our approach to delivering continuous innovation including improvements to the update experience, and information for commercial and education customers. [HEADING=1]How to get the update[/HEADING] Starting today, the first major update to Windows 11 is now available for users who want to update. Our launch approach to Windows 11 leverages our well-establis…
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Available today: The Windows 11 2022 Update
by Guest Panos Panay, EVP, Chief Product Officer, Windows- 0 replies
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Today, the Windows 11 2022 Update rolls out in 190+ countries. The last few years have brought enduring changes in the ways we live, work and learn, with the PC playing a more critical role in our daily lives. Online options that didn’t previously exist for meetings, appointments, everyday tasks and access to entertainment emerged out of necessity, but remain due to convenience and efficiency. We formed new habits; and they stuck. The PC has fundamentally connected us in more emotional ways than ever before. The rapid move to more flexible work and life also dramatically increased security threats for individuals and businesses, with 921 password attacks every second. Wit…
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Intense rhythm FPS Metal: Hellsinger now available on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X|S
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Get ready to take on the fiercest domains and demons in rhythm first person shooter Metal: Hellsinger, launching now with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox Series X|S. "In Metal: Hellsinger you embark on an infernal journey of revenge through the eight Hells," writes Fucom's Marcus Hansson in a post on Xbox Wire. "The higher your multiplier, the more intense the music becomes and the more damage you deal, and at maximum fury, the vocals kick in for the full metal experience." Head over to Xbox Wire for all the details. Continue reading...
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1041 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 22000.1041 (KB5017383) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! We introduced WebAuthn redirection. It lets you authenticate in apps and on websites without a password when you use Remote Desktop. Then, you can use Windows Hello or security devices, such as Fast Identity Online 2.0 (FIDO2) keys. New! We added more dynamic Widgets content to your taskbar with notification badging. When you open the Widgets board, a banner appears at the top of the board. It provides more information about what triggered the notificati…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.2075 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 19044.2075 (KB5017380) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 21H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! We turned off Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 by default in Microsoft browsers and applications. To learn more, see Plan for change: TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 soon to be disabled by default. New! We provided the ability to search for the controls for news and interests on the taskbar and modify them using the Settings app. To change your settings, navigate to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > News and interests. Otherwise…
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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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Explore Hispanic heritage in LatinExplorers for Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15, and with it comes LatinExplorers, a new Minecraft offering developed in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. LatinExplorers presents a new way to build leadership and social-emotional skills, teaching students how leaders in the Hispanic community can inspire them to take actions in their own communities. Available for Minecraft: Education Edition and Bedrock in the Minecraft Marketplace, LatinExplorers is the first Latino-themed game presented by Minecraft. Find out more. Continue reading...
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25201
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25201 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. We are beginning to rollout expanded view for Widgets. We’re beginning the roll out to a small set of Insiders in the Dev Channel first so not everyone will see it right away. We are also beginning to roll out an update to the Game Pass widget that supports signing in with your Xbox profile and shows your recently played games from the Game Pass library. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Expanded View in Widgets[/HEADING] Need more space in your widgets bo…
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Multi-player votes and in-depth narrative choices set As Dusk Falls apart
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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When As Dusk Falls debuted in July, it culminated eight years of conceptualization and introduced an independent studio. It also showed off a video game in which hundreds of people can play together across platforms – and through their collective choices, create different outcomes for the characters in an interactive crime drama that spans three decades. This is the first game from the INTERIOR/NIGHT studio, headed by Caroline Marchal, its CEO and creative director. “I’m very proud that this is our first game as a studio,” says Marchal, who acts as the showrunner for this specific game. “It’s not often you can make a first impression, and I wanted ours to be bold.” As…
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Sea of Thieves Talk Like a Pirate Day coming Sept. 17
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Sea of Thieves Season Seven Community Day is set to come ashore on Sept. 17. As a Talk Like a Pirate Day special, the event will offer rewards available across the weekend, with in-game and out-of-game surprises for your pirating pleasure. "This latest Community Day will feature a generous Renown boost from the very beginning, speeding up your progress through Season Seven’s 100 levels of earnable rewards," writes Rare's Christina McGrath in a post on Xbox Wire. "But as with our very first Community Day, it’s gold and reputation that will be significantly boosted by our community tweet-along this time. That multiplier will be in your hands as all players work together to …
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Journey to the irradiated remnants of Pittsburgh in Fallout 76: The Pitt
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Fallout 76’s Expeditions update is here, inviting players to go beyond the borders of post-nuclear Appalachia and explore new territory. "Go on a journey to The Pitt, a city built upon the irradiated remnants of Pittsburgh that players first encountered in 2009 as downloadable content for Fallout 3," writes Parker Wilhelm, PR and marketing content manager for Bethesda Softworks. "Battle vicious Trogs and other hazards as you navigate violent tensions between the local union faction and the wild fanatics that besiege them." The launch of Expeditions also includes an all-new season for players to dive into. Rack up S.C.O.R.E. and unlock Pitt-themed cosmetics, currency and m…
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WebView2 is now Generally Available for WinUI 2 (UWP) apps
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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With the recent release of WinUI 2.8, WebView2 is now Generally Available for desktop UWP apps. Support for this platform was a top ask from our WebView2 customers, and we're thrilled to provide a stable platform offering for customers to build and ship production apps for UWP with WebView2. PowerApps is one of the first WinUI 2 apps to use WebView2 in their production app, using WebView2 to power their entire UI experience. PowerApps allows customers to build apps quickly with a drag-and-drop UI and then deploy with one click to many platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, and the web. We are excited to see more apps being built on this platform and moving to a modern…
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.16 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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The Windows Terminal team is back with another release for you! This release introduces version 1.16 to Windows Terminal Preview and updates Windows Terminal to version 1.15 with these new features. As always, you can install Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal Preview from the Microsoft Store, from the GitHub releases page, or by using winget. Here’s what’s new: Screenshot from the Windows Terminal launch video [HEADING=1]Theming[/HEADING] We’ve added even more customization possibilities with the introduction of [iCODE]themes[/iCODE]. It could be brown, it could be blue, it could be violet sky… [iCODE]themes[/iCODE] is a global property that can cont…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.598 and 22622.598
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.598 and Build 22622.598 (KB5017390) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.598 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.598 = 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 22622.598[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][settings][/HEADING] For the time being, you will no longer be able to uninstall apps with inter-dependencies (e.g., Steam and gaming apps runn…
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Play on Motorola’s new Edge smartphones with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Motorola has announced its newest line-up of smartphones: the edge 30 ultra, edge 30 fusion and edge 30 neo. All three provide a new platform for cloud gaming via membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, where you can immerse yourself in hundreds of high-quality games, with new ones being added all the time. Take cloud gaming to the next level with 5G and WiFi connectivity, long-lasting battery life and fast charging speeds up to 125W for uninterrupted gaming sessions. Experience your favorite games in full immersion, combining endless-edge displays that deliver ultra-smooth refresh rates up to 144Hz and powerful stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos sound. Edge 30 ultra is th…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25197
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25197 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are re-introducing tablet-optimized taskbar and System Tray updates. These changes are beginning to roll out so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will see these changes right away. We are releasing a couple of app updates to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Tablet-optimized taskbar[/HEADING] We’re re-introducing the touch-optimized taskbar that’s designed to make you feel more confident and comfortable using your device as a tablet. Your taskbar will automatically transition to thi…
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Kick off your adventures in Disney Dreamlight Valley
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Gamers can now begin their adventures in Disney Dreamlight Valley if they’re an Xbox Game Pass member or have purchased a Founder’s Pack Edition for Windows PC, Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S. "Whether you’re bringing your own personal magic to the Valley or exploring the Realms of some of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, you’ll have no shortage of things to see in this dream world," writes Gameloft Lead Producer Manea Castet in a post on Xbox Wire. "Over the course of our Early Access period, you can expect there to be multiple free updates which will add new characters and customization items, as well as new locales and stories to immerse yourself in. Of course, …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25193
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25193 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out Xbox subscription management in Settings to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Details below. This build includes another good set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. Be sure to watch this month’s Windows Insider webcast featuring the Xbox Game Bar team! [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Introducing Xbox subscription management in Settings[/HEADING] With this build, we are introducing a new Xbox subscription management experience within Windows 11 Settings app. I…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.590 and 22622.590
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.590 and Build 22622.590 (KB5017846) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.590 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.590 = 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 in Build 22622.590[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] We fixed the issue causing Control Panel to not launch from the Start menu, Search or if pinned to the taskbar in the previous flight. As a r…