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Microsoft Edge for Business is now available, helping organizations maximize productivity and security
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge for Business, the new, dedicated work experience for Microsoft Edge announced at Build, is now available across all supported platforms, including mobile! With native enterprise grade security, productivity, manageability, and AI built in, Edge for Business is the next step in our journey to deliver the best browser for business. Edge for Business is an evolution of Microsoft Edge, created to enable organizations to maximize productivity and security, and designed to create separation between work and personal browsing. The lines between work and personal have been blurred with hybrid work, with organizations seeking to enhance their security posture…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3790 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3790 (KB5039307) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will updates based on Windows 11, version 23H2 via an enablement package (Build 22635.xxxx). For Insiders in the Beta Channel who want to be the first to get features gradually rolled out to you, you can turn ON the toggle (shown in the image below) to get the latest updates as they are available via Settings > Windows Update. Over time, we will increase the rollouts of features to everyone with the toggle turned on. Should you keep this toggle off, new features will gradually be rolled out to your de…
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Enhanced Windows 365 App Experience – Re-imagining mobile productivity
by Guest Catalin Ionescu- 0 replies
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At Microsoft, our mission is to provide people with effective tools to boost productivity. Windows 365 enables you to securely stream your full Windows experience - including personalized apps, content and settings—from the Microsoft Cloud to any device, anywhere using a Windows 365 Cloud PC. We are excited to introduce the Enhanced Windows 365 App Experience, a built-in experience for Android devices that empowers you to harness the capabilities of a full-fledged Windows experience powered by the Microsoft Cloud right from your Android smartphone. Together with our partners at Lenovo, we recently announced and released this experience to market as a built-in integration …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25926
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25926 to the Canary Channel. 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 every flight – only when new features are available in a build. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 25926[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New features from the Dev Channel[/HEADING] This build includes new features from the Dev Channel, such improvements for Windows Ink, improved screen cas…
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.21 Release
by Guest Christopher Nguyen- 0 replies
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Windows Terminal is back with another preview release! Windows Terminal Preview 1.21 introduces long-awaited features like Buffer Restore and fontfall back as well as new experimental features like Scratchpad and the ability to load up an image as a texture. There’s also a LOT MORE stuff so check out the rest of this blog post to learn more! We are also updating Windows Terminal stable to version 1.20 which will include all of the features from this previous blog post. You can install Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal Preview from the Microsoft Store, from the GitHub releases page, or by using winget. If you are interested in our bleeding edge features, you can …
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Windows launching Arm Advisory Service for developers
by Guest Mike Adams, Corporate Vice President, Customer- 0 replies
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Many developers believe creating apps for Windows on Arm is difficult, but developing for Arm is easier than you think, and Microsoft is here to help! It is my pleasure to announce a new App Assure Arm Advisory Service to help developers build Arm-optimized apps. This service is in addition to our existing promise: your apps will run on Windows on Arm, and if you encounter any issues, Microsoft will help you remediate them. Most apps just work under emulation, and developers can port their apps to run natively with minimal effort. More device manufacturers are building Arm devices for a reason – devices are lightweight, have lightning-fast connectivity, offer extended bat…
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Rolling out new features for Windows 11 (22H2) 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 22621.2361 (KB5030310) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. We’re also beginning to roll out some of the new features announced yesterday by Yusuf, including Copilot in Windows (in preview)*, Modernized File Explorer, new text authoring experiences to voice access and new natural voices in Narrator, and Windows Backup. A more complete list of features will be shared next week on Sept. 26th. [caption id=attachment_176587" align="alignnone" width="1024] Turn on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available to get new features rolled out to you.[/caption] If you hav…
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Minecraft Legends coming to multiple platforms on April 18
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Minecraft Legends will officially release on Tuesday, April 18. "That's the day you’ll become the hero that bravely fights back against the piglins’ Nether corruption," writes Cristina Anderca on Minecraft.net. "You'll explore a vivid open world filled with treasures and perils, turn old enemies into new friends, meet new mysterious characters and strategize with your allies in epic battles against the vicious piglins." Minecraft Legends will be available on Windows 11|10, PC Game Pass, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Visit Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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Elevating the developer experience on Windows with new AI tools and productivity tools
by Guest Logan Iyer, Distinguished Engineer, Windows- 0 replies
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With the latest Windows 11 update on Sept. 26 we released a host of developer features as the core component of the Windows OS with an intent to make every developer more productive on Windows. Today we are excited to announce Windows AI Studio, a new AI experience to help enterprises and developers jumpstart local AI development and deployment on Windows, along with new updates to Dev Home and new enterprise features in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) that enhance security and simplify deployment. [HEADING=2]Windows AI Studio simplifies generative AI app development[/HEADING] Many developers and enterprises want to bring AI differentiated experiences to their apps an…
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Explore the Arctic Ocean in the second Frozen Planet II map
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Created in partnership with BBC Earth, the Frozen Planet II experience for Minecraft Education Edition and Minecraft Bedrock just added its second lesson: Frozen Ocean. With it, classes can explore the Arctic Ocean and its wildlife, and see how the habitats and behaviors of animals have been affected by climate change. Visit the Frozen Planet II post to watch the official trailer, find out about the gameplay, get teaching resources and more. Continue reading...
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Peace Builders featured in Minecraft’s week-long Worlds of Learning event
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Between Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, Minecraft Marketplace is going back to school and celebrating learning with a host of educational treats, including a free map from Minecraft Education and the Nobel Peace Center. "Log in to play the free Peace Builders adventure created through a Minecraft Education partnership with the Nobel Peace Center," writes Sophie Austin in a post on Minecraft.net. "Meet four ground-breaking Nobel Peace Prize laureates: Jody Williams, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, journalist Carl Von Ossietzky and the United Nations Refugee Agency, and help restore peace to your Overworld." Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23580 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23580 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Copilot in Windows*][/HEADING] Starting with Build 23580 in the Dev Channel, users with local accounts will be able to access Copilot in Windows for a limited number of queries before needing to sign in. [HEADING=2][Windows Share][/HEADING] We have significantly improved nearby share transfer speed for users on same network. Before these changes, users had to be on the same private network but now users just have to be on the same network, which could be public or private. You can quickly turn on nearb…
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Royal Court free update comes to Crusader Kings III
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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A new update for Crusader Kings III adds Cultural Traditions, bringing Cultures more in line with Faiths, with Pillars and Traditions providing effects. This makes a lot of currently opaque features transparent in the user interface, and provides a new and exciting acceptance system for players to enjoy. The free update also brings Inventory System, a favorite from Crusader Kings II, in a new and improved form. Collect artifacts, from weapons to crowns and regalia. Essentially, the positions are mini-councilors that provide an effect, but have no jobs. With the Coat of Arms designer tool, you can design your very own Coat of Arms and apply it to your House, Dynasty or Tit…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1255 and 22623.1255
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1255 and Build 22623.1255 (KB5022918) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.1255 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1255 = 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 chan…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2271 and 22631.2271 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2271 and Build 22631.2271 (KB5030316) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.2271 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.2271 = 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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Realms Plus for November: Heights, frights and snowball fights
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Seventeen new pieces of Realms Plus content become available in November, including 101Droppers by Diamond Studios, SkyWars by CubeCraft Games and World Builder by Blockception. To get your hands on all the new content and more, subscribe to Realms Plus via your Minecrafting device. For those new to Realms Plus, it's a subscription to your own personal Minecraft server, where you can play online with friends in shared worlds across devices. You and up to 10 of your friends can enjoy over 100 pieces of content on Minecraft Marketplace – including adventures, skin packs, worlds and mini-games. Head over to Minecraft.net for all the details, including summaries of the 17 pie…
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Take a dive into the unknown with Fallout 76’s ninth season, Heart of Steel: A Dread Island Tale
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Fallout 76’s test your metal update is now live. "There are new goings-on over in Appalachia with the latest update to Fallout 76," writes Parker Wilhelm, Content Manager for Bethesda Softworks, in a post on Xbox Wire. "Join your squad in not one, not two, but three new Public Events, plus take a dive into the unknown with Fallout 76’s ninth Season, Heart of Steel: A Dread Island Tale." Head over to Xbox Wire for the details. Continue reading...
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (August 2023)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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We've shipped an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update (2307.40000.5.0) includes improvements to system and graphics reliability. [HEADING=1]What’s New [/HEADING] Platform stability improvements. Updated latest Chromium WebView to version 115. Android 13 security updates. [HEADING=1]Giving feedback [/HEADING] If you are having issues with Windows Subsystem for Android™ – please file feedback via Feedback Hub under Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android™. For more information about troubleshooting and submitting feedback: Troubleshooting and FAQ for mobile apps on Windows. If you’re a developer, plea…
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Releasing .NET Framework 4.8.1 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing .NET Framework 4.8.1 (KB5011048) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 21H2 (original release), Windows 10, version 21H2 (LTSC), and Windows 10, version 22H2. .NET Framework 4.8.1 includes native support for the Arm64 architecture (on Windows 11 only), as well as accessibility improvements and other improvements. You can see the complete list of improvements in the .NET Framework 4.8.1 release notes and the original .NET Framework 4.8.1 release announcement, here: Announcing .NET Framework 4.8.1 - .NET Blog (microsoft.com). .NET Framework 4.8.1 will also soon be available on Windows Update and Catal…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25375
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25375 to the Canary Channel. 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 (no known issues for example), but we will not publish a blog post for every flight – only when new features are available in a build. And like the previous Canary Channel build, this build has a few new features and changes to document. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 25375[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Support for Microsoft Endpoint DLP on Windows on Arm (Arm64) builds[/HEADING] You can now extend Microsoft Endpoint…
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Master Chief returns in updated Minecraft mash-up pack
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Hey Minecraft fans: Mojang Studios and 343 Industries have partnered with 4J Studios to update the Minecraft Master Chief Mash-Up Pack, adding eight new skins, including not one but three Master Chiefs. The dressing room will also receive a delivery of new emotes and Character Creator items, including a free Superintendent Shirt. Head over to Minecraft.net for details. Continue reading...
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Small update for the Paint app for Windows 11 rolling out with UI changes
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, We have some small improvements for the Paint app rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels (version 11.2306.23.0). With this update, we are building on the improvements introduced earlier this year by introducing support for centered canvas! We have also made some small UI optimizations in the toolbar. [caption id=attachment_176480" align="alignnone" width="822] Paint in dark mode showing a drawing of an owl on the newly centered canvas.[/caption] As always, we love getting feedback from the community and we will be looking out for your thoughts and suggestions on this update! FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WI…
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AMD introduces new processors for Windows 11 PCs geared toward professionals
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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If your business is buying new Windows 11 PCs, there are going to be more options with AMD’s new mobile and desktop processors adding the performance you need to speed up your workflow. These new processors provide enterprise-grade multi-layered security, including Secured-core PC and chip to cloud security technology enabled by Microsoft Pluton, as well as simplified deployment and manageability. At the end of May, new features and enhancements for Windows 11 became available that focus on business needs, such as security and IT management, and new benefits that enhance professional and personal usability. For those on the go, AMD’s Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile processor…
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Unlock a new era of innovation with Windows Copilot Runtime and Copilot+ PCs
by Guest Pavan Davuluri- 0 replies
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I am excited to be back at Build with the developer community this year. Over the last year, we have worked on reimagining Windows PCs and yesterday, we introduced the world to a new category of Windows PCs called Copilot+ PCs. Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever with AI infused at every layer, starting with the world’s most powerful PC Neural Processing Units (NPUs) capable of delivering 40+ TOPS of compute. The new class of PCs is up to 20 times more powerful1 and up to 100 times as efficient2 for running AI workloads compared to traditional PCs. This is a quantum leap in performance, made possible by a quantum leap in efficiency. The NP…
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Minecraft helps you build a better world, one tree at a time
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Minecraft players have helped raise more than $227,000 for the Nature Conservancy and mangrove restoration since The Wild Update was released, with one of the new biomes being the mangrove swamp. "These areas are filled with towering mangrove trees, large mangrove roots and sweet little saplings called propagules," writes Sofia Dankis on Minecraft.net. "Like a lot of things in Minecraft, they also exist in the real world. And like a lot of those things, one of the reasons that we added them to the Overworld is to show everyone how cool they are!" Visit Minecraft.net to watch the video and find out about efforts to preserve the mangrove environment and how Minecraft player…