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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 22494
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22494 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are beginning to roll out the ability to mute or unmute your microphone from the Taskbar starting with Microsoft Teams. This build includes a good set of fixes for some impactful bugs but also adds a few known issues. Please read the fixes and known issues sections below! [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 22494[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Easily mute and unmute your microphone directly from your taskbar during a Microsoft Teams call[/HEADING] No more awkward or embarrassing moments when you forget to unmute or mute your microphone. Startin…
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Get your holiday shopping done with the best browser for shopping
by Guest Liat Ben-Zur, Corporate Vice President- 0 replies
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This year truly has felt like it’s flown by. I cannot believe we’re only six weeks away from the end of the year. Even crazier that come January, it will be two years since we launched Microsoft Edge. As our two-year anniversary approaches, I am excited to share with you how we continue to make Microsoft Edge the browser that puts you and your loved ones first. One area we’ve been focused on is making your shopping experience fast and seamless. A year ago, we announced our built-in autofill coupons feature and proactive price comparisons in certain countries to help you save time and money while shopping online. We’ve also continued to add to our suite of shopping feature…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22538
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22538 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes some updates to the voice access feature introduced in Build 22518 for Insiders to try! In addition to a good set of changes and improvements, this build includes some good fixes too. Pressing the hardware buttons for volume up/down should no longer cause explorer.exe to crash for some Insiders. As always, please read the list of known issues for this build documented below. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 22538[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Updates for voice access[/HEADING] We first introduced voice access in Build 2251…
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.18 Release
by Guest Christopher Nguyen- 0 replies
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Welcome back to another Windows Terminal release! This release updates Windows Terminal to version 1.17 and includes all of the features from this previous blog post. Additionally, Windows Terminal Preview is getting an update to version 1.18 and will include all the features detailed here, so let’s talk all about them! As always, you can install Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal Preview from the Microsoft Store, from the GitHub releases page, or by using winget. [HEADING=1]Tab Tearout[/HEADING] Yes! We finally have tab tearout! This has been a highly requested feature since the dawn of Terminal time. Starting in Windows Terminal Preview 1.18, you will now be…
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Empowering collaboration in the hybrid workplace with Surface Hub 2S and Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera
by Guest Steven Bathiche, Corporate Vice President- 0 replies
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As hybrid work continues to evolve, it is imperative that organizations bring people together wherever they are – both inside the office and out – to communicate, collaborate and co-create. For years, Microsoft has invested in hardware and software solutions to meet emerging customer needs. Years ago, we envisioned a concept we referred to as the “magic window,” a suite of technologies and techniques, which, at its simplest form, was about connecting people and removing barriers of geography and communication style. With Surface Hub 2S, our customers experience this vision – collaborating using Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Whiteboard, Windows and more. Today we are proud to…
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Debug memory leaks with the Microsoft Edge Detached Elements tool
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Memory leaks occur when the JavaScript code of an application retains more and more objects in memory that it doesn’t need any longer instead of releasing them for the browser to garbage collect (GC). For long-running apps, small memory leaks of only a few kilobytes can add up to noticeably degrade performance over time. Web developers who use the React framework know that React maintains a virtualized copy of the DOM. Failing to properly unmount components can potentially lead to an application leaking large parts of the virtual DOM. The Microsoft Edge team is very excited to announce the new Detached Elements tool in Microsoft Edge DevTools. It will help you investigate…
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Learn to build great Progressive Web Apps
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Just last week, more than 5000 people attended the very first online PWA Summit, and learned about topics such as bringing PWAs to app stores, new web capabilities, accessibility, offline authentication and much more. If you missed out on the event, you can watch . With all these new features and capabilities, PWAs are lowering the barriers (and development cost) to building and delivering high quality software. Even better, PWAs on Windows are fully-integrated in the operating system: users can discover and install them securely on the Microsoft Store and manage them just like any other app on Windows. Plus, new features and APIs are added all the time. You can check o…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a few new features rolling out including an update for Narrator Braille driver support, OneDrive storage alert and subscription management in Settings, and Local Administrator Password Solution. As always, the build includes a good set of fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders on their PCs. We also fixed the issue causing Surface Pro X devices to hit a black screen when attempting to resume from hibernate. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 25145[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Narrator Braille Driver Solution[/…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22581
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22581 to the Dev and Beta Channels. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] Build 22581 is also being flighted to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. Now that the Dev and Beta Channels are receiving the same builds, the limited window has opened for Insiders to switch channels if desired. Please read the details below about the limited window to switch channels and what happens when the window closes. The time is now for you to make sure you’re in the channel you want to be going forward! We also have a handful of improvements and fixes to some issues, see below for more details. If you missed yeste…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.1379 / 19043.1379 to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Build 19044.1379 (21H2) / Build 19044.1379 (21H1) (KB5007253) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10. This update includes the improvements: We fixed an issue that affects the opening of the SearchFilterHost.exe process. We fixed an issue that causes searchindexer.exe to keep handles to the per user search database in the path below after you sign out: “C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\\” As a result, searchindexer.exe stops working and duplicate profile names are created. We added support for the cancellation of daylight savings time for the Republic of…
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Windows Package Manager 1.0
by Guest Demitrius Nelon- 0 replies
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We started a journey to build a native package manager for Windows 10 when we announced the Windows Package Manager preview at Microsoft Build 2020. We released the project on GitHub as an open-source collaborative effort and the community engagement has been wonderful to experience! Here we are today at Microsoft Build 2021… We are excited to announce the release of Windows Package Manager 1.0! [HEADING=1]Windows Package Manager 1.0[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Client[/HEADING] The winget client is the main tool you will use to manage packages on your machine. The image below displays [iCODE]winget[/iCODE] executed in Windows Terminal via PowerShell. You can see the li…
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Previewing Citations in Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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When researching a project, students often start by searching online. They scour the internet collecting statistics, figures, and other information to craft and refine their theses. Ideally, students cite their sources as they find them during research. The reality though, is often quite different. Citing sources for research is a common pain point for students; managing a multitude of research references and sources is no easy task, let alone translating them to proper citation formats like APA, MLA, and Chicago. When left as an afterthought, it can be harder to backtrack and find sources, or to format citations correctly. The new “Citations” feature in Microsoft Edge—no…
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Introducing new Surface devices that take the Windows PC into the next era of computing
by Guest Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer- 0 replies
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Today, we shared our vision for the next era of the Windows PC, where the PC and the cloud intersect and tap into innovative AI technology that unlocks new experiences. So that each of us can participate, be seen, heard and express our creativity. For nearly 40 years, the Windows PC has held a place at the center of our lives. It’s contributed to new levels of productivity, kept us all connected, and unlocked our creativity and potential through innovations we couldn’t have imagined when we first began this journey. Just think about how far we’ve come in how people interact with it. From the very first text-based keyboard input to the precision of point and click with the…
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Windows 11 devices at CES showcase industry-leading sustainability, powerful hybrid work and robust security
by Guest Nicole Dezen, CVP, Device Partner Sales- 0 replies
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CES 2022 is here, and I am excited for another year filled with incredible innovation from our partners! Every year, CES unveils the newest technologies our industry has to offer, and this year, the event is once again setting a new standard for cutting edge devices. Technology brings us together and allows us to collaborate in a rich environment that meets the needs of businesses, students, educators, gamers and consumers. After a year of tremendous technological advancements, including the launch of Windows 11, CES 2022 gives us a front row seat to see how devices continue to evolve to meet customers’ needs. I am looking forward to what we will see and hear from Microso…
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Preparing the Windows 10 November 2021 Update for Release
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders! We are preparing the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (Windows 10, version 21H2) for release. We believe that Build 19044.1288 is the final build for the November 2021 Update, and the ISO for this build can be downloaded here. We will continue to improve the overall experience of the November 2021 Update on customers’ PCs through our usual servicing cadence. [caption id=attachment_175357" align="alignnone" width="1747] Windows 10, version 21H2 offered as an optional update in Windows Update.[/caption] We are now offering the Windows 10 November 2021 Update to all Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 10 via our “seeker” experien…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.588 to Beta and Release Preview Channels
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.588 (KB5011563) to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This update includes the following improvements: New! We displayed up to three high priority toast notifications simultaneously. This feature is for apps that send notifications for calls, reminders, or alarms using Windows notifications in the OS. As a result, up to four toast notifications might appear simultaneously–three high priority notifications and one normal priority notification. We fixed an issue that turns off auto-startup for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps after you upgrade the OS. We fixed an issue that…
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Test IE mode in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer Driver
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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In collaboration with our friends in the Selenium project, the Microsoft Edge team is excited to announce that you can now test Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer Driver. With just a few changes to an existing test that runs against Internet Explorer, you can get your tests running in Internet Explorer (IE) mode in Edge. By running your tests in IE mode, you will be able to verify that any legacy web content that runs in Internet Explorer will work as expected in IE mode in Microsoft Edge. [HEADING=1]Validate IE mode for legacy websites and apps[/HEADING] IE mode is a feature in Microsoft Edge for organizations that still need Internet Explo…
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Announcing Android™ apps on Windows 11 Preview for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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UPDATED 10:45AM Redmond time with link to download and install from the Store! Hello Windows Insiders, Today we have announced that the first preview of Android™ apps on Windows 11 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the U.S. If you haven’t already read this blog post from Giorgio Sardo, please do as it highlights the overall experience you can expect to have with Android apps on Windows 11. Our focus right now is delivering this first preview on the now-released version of Windows 11 in the Beta Channel (Windows 11 Build 22000.xxx series builds) in the U.S. The Dev Channel is now on builds from a new development cycle that isn’t matched to what i…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19043.1320 (21H1) to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10, version 21H1 Build 19043.1320 (KB5006738) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 21H1. This update includes the improvements from Build 19043.1319 plus the following additional change: We fixed a known issue that might prevent the successful installation of printers using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). To check and see if you’re running Windows 10, version 21H1, just type “winver” into the Windows search box on the Taskbar. It should show as “Version 21H1”. Thanks, The Windows Insider Program Team Continue reading...
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6-foot, 9-inch ‘The Mountain’ joins medieval madness for upcoming launch of Age of Empires IV
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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What can you do while waiting for the Oct. 28 launch of Age of Empires IV? Join the pre-launch hijinks of course. The World’s Edge team behind the game has booked a castle and built a giant fully functional trebuchet, which it will use to fling a load of assorted items including armor, a sheep (plushie-form only; no animals will be harmed) and other ammunition. Joining the fun is former World’s Strongest Man and star of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, a.k.a. The Mountain. Head over to Xbox Wire to read all about it and find out how to watch the festivities on the Xbox YouTube channel. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22543
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22543 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’re introducing more natural voices for Narrator. This build has a good set of improvements such as a few updated visuals for some UI areas. We have a good set of fixes too! As always, please be sure to check the known issues below. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 22543[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]More Natural Narrator Voices[/HEADING] We’re introducing more natural voices for Narrator. More natural voices enable Narrator users to enjoy scenarios like browsing the web, reading, and authoring mail, and more. Natural Narrator voices use m…
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Shopping for grads and dads? Check out these Windows 11 PCs for school, work and gaming
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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It’s the time of year when graduation photos fill up social media feeds, a major milestone and transition for many families. And then soon after, it’s Father’s Day – another opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to that special paternal figure in your life. New grads embarking on the next chapter in their lives – college and/or career – are going to need a PC that can handle the multitasking of assignments, presentations and calculations; the streaming of favorite shows in their downtime; and video chats with family and friends across the country or world. With Windows 11, they can do all that, using features such as Snap Assist and Desktop Groups to juggle Microsoft …
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Lifelong Windows user Ramon Ray helps small businesses succeed
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Ramon Ray’s first foray into small business was as a computer consultant, more than two decades ago. The lifelong Windows user – a self-identified geek – didn’t know why he was so drawn to technology from such an early age, but he built do-it-yourself electronic kits from Radio Shack (such as transistor radios) as a kid. His dad being an electrician also probably influenced him too. His comfort level with modern tools went hand in hand with a willingness to take on risk – something he compares with free climbing. Ray – who grew up in the Midwest, “where neighbors nod at each other and say hello” and later, New York City – projects an extrovert’s comfort with events and pu…
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New accessibility features coming to Windows 11
by Guest Jeff Petty & Carolina Hernandez, Windows- 0 replies
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Last year, Microsoft renewed and strengthened its commitment to closing the disability divide; to work toward improving educational and employment opportunities for people with disabilities around the world. And that commitment has been central to the development of Windows 11: the most inclusively designed version of Windows yet. At its launch last fall, Windows 11 included a whole host of accessibility improvements designed for and with people with disabilities: calmer, more appealing sound schemes; beautiful new contrast themes and closed caption customizations; a more responsive and flexible experience for working with assistive technologies; and a new Accessibility S…