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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…
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.22 Release
by Guest Christopher Nguyen- 0 replies
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Hello friends, we have a new Windows Terminal Preview release! Windows Terminal Preview 1.22 is a large release that contains new features such as Sixel image support (a LARGE community contribution!), Grapheme Cluster Support, the Snippets Pane, Quick Fixes in CMD, and a new Cooked Read popup in CMD to name a few! We are also updating Windows Terminal stable to version 1.21 which will include all of the features from this previous blog post. For those that use Input Method Editor (IME), you will notice that we have improved our IME integration in Windows Terminal 1.21. We strive to make a globally-conscious product, so we’d love to hear your feedback! 皆さん、ぜひ新しい IME In…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.3391 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 19045.3391 (KB5029331) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! This update improves how Windows detects your location. This helps to give you better weather, news, and traffic information. New! This update expands the roll out of notification badging for Microsoft accounts on the Start menu. A Microsoft account is what connects Windows to your Microsoft apps. The account backs up all your data and helps you to manage your subscriptions. You can also add extra security steps to keep you from being locke…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25936 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25936 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 25936[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Post-OOBE Experiences[/HEADING] We are trying out several new experiences for after completing OOBE (“out of box experience”) starting with this build. Y…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2771 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2771 (KB5032283) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: All Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will now be on the same build (Build 22635.xxxx) via an enablement package. For Windows 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 device …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1900 and 22631.1900
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1900 and Build 22631.1900 (KB5027301) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.1900 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1900 = 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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Microsoft Photos: Migrating from UWP to Windows App SDK
by Guest Adam Gritt- 0 replies
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The Microsoft Photos App team recently released a major update, switching platforms from UWP to Windows App SDK. This blog post documents our experience switching platforms, including some impactful benefits and some interesting technical challenges. The new Photos application is already fully rolled out to Windows Insiders and is now rolling out to Retail customers starting with version 2024.11050.3002.0 and above. [HEADING=1]Concurrent Development & Replatforming[/HEADING] As one of the most frequently used apps, we're continually releasing new features such as Slideshow, Background Removal and Generative Erase. Maintaining the ability to ship new features like th…
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New updates for Snipping Tool and Phone Link begin rolling out to Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out updates to Snipping Tool to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels to improve the overall capture experience on Windows 11. We are also beginning to roll out a Phone Link update to all Window Insiders that introduces notification prompting to open capture in Snipping Tool for markup. [HEADING=1]Text Actions with Snipping Tool[/HEADING] With this update to Snipping Tool (version 11.2308.33.0), we are introducing Text Actions, which detects text in your captured screenshots, making it easy to copy text from any image to share with others or paste in another app. To get started, click the Text Actions butt…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25947 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25947 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]Fixes for known issues[/HEADING] Fixed a high hitting ctfmon.exe crash in recent flights, which may have impacted the ability to type for some Insiders. Fixed a few issues impacting explorer.exe reli…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] [REMINDER] Insider Preview Build Expiration: The expiration date for Insider Preview builds flighted to the Dev Channel has been updated to 9/15/2024 starting with Build 23526. Please make sure you are updated to the latest build in the Dev Channel. In the European Economic Area (EEA), Windows system components use the default browser to open links. [HEADING=2][search on the Taskbar][/HEADING] We're re-introducing the search experience for invoking the search flyout when you hover o…
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Releasing Windows 11, version 24H2 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are making this year’s annual feature update Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100.712) available in the Release Preview Channel for customers to preview ahead of general availability later this calendar year. Windows 11, version 24H2* includes a range of new features such as the HDR background support, energy saver, Sudo for Windows, Rust in the Windows kernel, support for Wi-Fi 7, voice clarity and more. It also includes many improvements across Windows. For example, we are introducing a scrollable view of the quick settings flyout from the taskbar, the ability to create 7-zip and TAR archives in File Explorer (in addition to ZIP), and …
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Make back to school easier with Windows 11 laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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It’s hard to believe summer is almost over, but for some, the school year has already begun. PCs are important resources for students. If you’re still looking for the right one, you can find many choices with Microsoft’s partners. These laptops come with Windows 11, making every task easier, helping pupils from kindergarten to grad school. Right out of the box, they’re easy to set up, with a clean design that puts the taskbar front and center. There, you’ll find handy features such as an AI-powered Bing in the Windows search box and Windows Studio Effects with AI-enhanced video call enhancements. Multi-taskers will also appreciate snap layouts with touch controls, voice a…
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Windows Photos gets background remove and replace, along with other improvements
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, With this update, we're rolling out more background edit capabilities. We've also added other improvements and fixes based on your feedback. [HEADING=1]Background Remove and Replace[/HEADING] In our last update, we launched a new background blur feature. Now we're introducing the ability to easily remove the background in your photo or replace it with a different color. With a single click, you can remove the background and save the resulting image or copy it to the clipboard. [caption id=attachment_176711" align="alignnone" width="1024] After the background is removed, copy the image to the clipboard.[/caption] Another option is to replace the s…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1830 and 22631.1830
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1830 and Build 22631.1830 (KB5026443) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.1830 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1830 = 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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Background Removal in Paint begins rolling out to Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are beginning to roll out an update for the Paint app to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels (version 11.2306.30.0). With this update, we are introducing background removal! With background removal, you can now remove the background of any image automatically in just one click leaving a smooth cutout of the subject. Background removal can detect the subject from the entire canvas or from a selection using the selection tool. [caption id=attachment_176534" align="alignnone" width="1024] Short animation showing the background getting removed in Paint.[/caption] To get started, paste or import content onto the canvas and click on …
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.3754 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 19045.3754 (KB5032278) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. Coming soon – we will be introducing Copilot in Windows (in preview)1 for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2 Home and Pro editions2. The Copilot in Windows button will appear on the right side of the taskbar. When you select it, Copilot in Windows appears at the right on your screen. It will not overlap with desktop content or block open app windows. [caption id=attachment_176696" align="alignnone" width="1024][ATTACH=full]42439[/ATTACH] Copilot in Windows for devices running Windows 10, ve…
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New Mega Man X Minecraft world inspired by Capcom’s beloved game series
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Capcom’s futuristic blue bomber, the maverick hunter Mega Man X, is making a grand appearance in Minecraft. "As of now, the Mega Man X DLC by 57Digital has arrived and is live on Minecraft Marketplace," writes Per Landin on Minecraft.net. "Relive the glory days of one of the best platformers ever brought to the Super Nintendo as X dashes from 2D right into a blocky 3D adventure! This DLC is not only rich with reploids – it’s charged with iconic levels reminiscent of the original game in the X series, features 14 skins of familiar characters and unforgettable songs from the game’s soundtrack!" Head over to Minecraft.net for details, a video and more. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25997 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25997 to the Canary Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. 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]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Windows Share][/HEADING] If you’re signed in with a Microsoft Entra ID, your Microsof…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (February 2023)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update (2301.40000.4.0) will make improvements to the camera experience, graphics improvements, general reliability, and security updates. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] Improved audio input latency and reliability Improvements to camera experience (camera metadata now exposed to camera apps) Improvements to framerate performance: certain benchmarks have improved by 10%-20% on ARM and 40%-50% on x64 Fixed zooming out in apps using touchpad or mouse Improvements to platform reliability Using latest Chromium WebView to version 108 Synchronizing gl…
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How to get the Windows 11 2023 Update
by Guest John Cable, Vice President, Program Management- 0 replies
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Today, we are announcing the availability of the Windows 11 2023 Update (also known as Windows 11, version 23H2). We are providing a limited scope of new features and functionality delivered via a familiar, fast and reliable update experience. Version 23H2 will continue the recent Windows feature update trend of being delivered in an optimized way using servicing technology. Windows is an essential way for more than a billion people to connect, learn, play and work. Today I’ll share details on version 23H2, explain how to get it, and provide information for commercial and education customers. [HEADING=2]A streamlined update[/HEADING] Windows 11, version 23H2 is a scoped…
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Learn basic coding concepts in Escape Estate – new free Hour of Code lesson
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Hey Minecraft fans: Escape Estate – this year's free Hour of Code lesson – is here. Use the power of code to solve puzzles, open trap doors in a mysterious mansion and reveal hidden clues. Escape by dawn and earn a million emeralds. To get started, download the Minecraft: Education Edition and set a goal of doing an Hour of Code a day. If you're a teacher, find out how to get the lesson plan and take a free course, or register your class to attend a live Hour of Code workshop with a guest teacher offered at multiple times during CS Ed Week, Dec 5–11. Watch the video and find out about it all on the Minecraft: Education Edition page. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25357
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25357 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 25357[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New Widget: Facebook[/HEADING] Facebook is rolling out a preview version of their widget. To give it a try, downloa…
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Beginning to enable a set of new features for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel on Build 26120.961
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, we are beginning to enable the following new features, changes and improvements, and fixes to the Dev Channel for Insiders on Build 26120.961 who have turned ON the toggle (shown in the image below) to get the latest updates as they are available via Settings > Windows Update. We’re starting the enablement of these at a small percentage at first so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel with this toggle turned on will see all these features right away. And some features may show up while others might not just yet. We hope to further expand the enablement of these new features, changes and improvements, and fixes with the next new Dev Channel build.…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26227 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26227 to the Canary Channel. Developers, please note that for a short period of time, we will not be releasing an SDK for builds we flight to the Canary Channel. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Copilot in Windows*][/HEADING] As part of this update, we’re also evolving the Copilot* experience on Windows as an app that will be pinned to the taskbar. This enables users to get the benefits of a traditional app experience, including the ability to resize, move, and snap the window – feedback we’ve heard from users throughout the preview of Copilot in Windows. This mod…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25941 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25941 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]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Graphics][/HEADING] In this Insider Preview build, you may notice that there have been some changes in the advanced display settings page via Settings &…