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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.2500 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Builds 22621.2500 (KB5031455) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: New! This update affects the search highlight gleam in the search box. When you select the gleam, a Bing.com page will appear for the daily search highlight. This is available to a small audience initially and deploys more broadly in the months that follow. This update changes the English name of the former Republic of Turkey. The new, official name is the Republic of Türkiye. This update supports the currency change in Croatia from the Kuna to the …
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Releasing Windows 11 Builds 22621.3951 and 22631.3951 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Builds 22621.3951 and 22631.3951 (KB5040527) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2 (Build 22621) and version 23H2 (Build 22631). This update includes the following features and improvements (note that items with an asterisk (*) are gradually rolling out) and items bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented: [Notification for Windows Share in China] * New! For nearby sharing to work, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must be on. If they are off when you turn on nearby sharing, Windows will ask you to allow them to be turned on. This feature might not be available to all…
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Microsoft Edge WebView2 now available for Xbox apps
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Support for Microsoft Edge WebView2 on Xbox has been a top ask from our WebView2 and Xbox media app developers, and we're happy to announce that WebView2 is now available on Xbox too! On Xbox, customers like to watch their favorite media content in addition to playing games. Thanks to the support of WebView2 on Xbox, media app developers can migrate from the EdgeHTML WebView, which brings significant improvements such as: Support for modern web features: WebView2 enables Xbox app developers to use modern web APIs in their applications. Better performance. Better remote debugging experience. [ATTACH=full]42398[/ATTACH] Microsoft MakeCode is one of the first Xbox app…
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Computex 2024: Intel unveils Lunar Lake processors for AI PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At Computex, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, in saying “AI is one of the most consequential eras of innovation the industry has ever seen,” introduced the company’s Lunar Lake client processor architecture to continue to grow AI PCs. The next generation of AI PCs, with unprecedented x86 power efficiency and no-compromise application compatibility – will deliver up to 40% lower processor power when compared to the previous generation. These Windows 11 AI PCs* will receive a free update to Copilot+ PC experiences when available. Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built. Powered by silicon running at over 40 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second), they a…
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An even faster Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Over the past month, you may have noticed that some of Edge's features have become faster and more responsive. That's because Edge is on a journey to make all user interactions in the browser blazing fast starting with some of our newest features and core features. Starting with Edge 122, the Browser Essentials UI is now much more responsive. The UI is now 42% faster for Edge users and a whopping 76% faster for those of you on a device without an SSD or with less than 8GB RAM! Favorites is another Edge feature that's getting UI responsiveness improvements in Edge 124. Whether favorites are expanded or collapsed, the experience should be 40% faster. And this is just…
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Final free adventure – Monster Attack: Nian – closes out Minecraft New Year’s celebration
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The final free adventure in Minecraft’s New Year’s celebration is now here. Monster Attack: Nian from Next Studio pits you against a giant beast attacking the town. Talk with villagers to find your way, and collect special weapons to defeat your foe. Once the beast is defeated, ride the weapons to victory. To enter the adventure, simply open up the Marketplace on your Minecrafting device and download. Find out more. Continue reading...
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Curator can help you with PC Game Pass picks
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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There are more than 100 PC games available through PC Game Pass, but where to start? To help players find the right game for them, Xbox tapped streamer Bruce Greene to pick some of his favorites from the PC Game Pass library. “I’ve been playing PC games for 25 years and I’m super impressed by what’s on PC Game Pass,” he says. “I picked like 40 or 50 cause like there were so many good games on there and I had to pare them down which is hilarious. Being a curator, it’s perfect for me.” Head over to Xbox Wire to see what he picked and why. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4005 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4005 (KB5040555) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive 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…
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HP’s Pavilion Plus 16 is that portfolio’s first 16-inch Windows 11 laptop
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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HP has introduced its first 16-inch Pavilion Plus laptop, which is expected to be available in October. This is the latest addition to the Pavilion Plus line, designed to drive creative content creation and collaboration on-the-go, with Windows 11 and the latest processors from Intel and AMD. Log in quickly with Windows Hello face recognition using the 5MP camera, while the dual array mic ensures your voice comes through loud and clear for meetings. The updated 2023 Pavilion Plus portfolio also incorporates sustainability in its design, using 20% post-consumer recycled plastics and 50% recycled metal. The Pavilion Plus 16 introduces a 16-inch 2.5K WQXGA display in an Int…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2483 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2483 (KB5031451) 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 26120.1350 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1350 (KB5041871) to the Dev Channel. This update is delivered in a format that offers a preview of enhancements to servicing technology on Windows 11, version 24H2. To learn more, see Introducing Windows 11 checkpoint cumulative updates. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 via an enablement package (Build 26120.xxxx). For Insiders in the Dev 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 v…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23585 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23585 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] The Camera app, Cortana, Photos app, and People app, and Remote Desktop (MSTSC) client can be uninstalled. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] Fixed a few issues leading to explorer.exe crashes. [HEADING=2][File Explorer][/HEADING] Fixed an issue causing the context menu to draw off screen when invoked using touch or pen on the side of your desktop. [HEADING=2][Taskbar][/HEADING] Fixed the issue causing the purple Chat button to show up again on the t…
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Previewing changes in Windows to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Economic Area
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Microsoft is working to ensure compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA). We have released the November 2023 non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 23H2 to the Release Preview Channel (Build 22631.2787) that previews many of the changes we’ve made to Windows 11 to meet these obligations. These changes will gradually be rolling out to devices in Release Preview over the next couple weeks. We will be previewing changes for Windows 10 in the Release Preview Channel at a later date. We’ll be updating Windows 10, version 22H2 and Windows 11, version 23H2 PCs in the EEA to be compliant by March 6th, 2…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2700 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2700 (KB5031452) 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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Xbox celebrates gaming and disability community
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In October, Xbox spotlights the gaming and disability community – which makes up more than 400 million players. Elle Vance, software engineer II for Xbox Player Services, shares the impact of being part of the gaming and disability community: “I understand the world through a different perspective. Unlike most neurotypical people who understand the world from a top-down perspective; I start with a bottom-up approach, focusing first on the details.” Head over to Xbox Wire to read more from Vance. You’ll also find news about Xbox’s Special Olympics partnership (Gaming for Inclusion Esports tournament), how to support the gaming and disability community by donating points to…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4010 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4010 (KB5041869) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive 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…
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Minecraft collaborates with LaLiga to bring you into the world of professional soccer
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Created in collaboration with LaLiga, the new LaLiga Skin Pack for Minecraft brings you into the exciting world of professional soccer. Pick from over 20 different teams for a total of 80 skins — featuring kits for the 2022/2023 season — to become a Pro Footballer for your favorite team. Open up the Marketplace on your Minecrafting device and download, or visit the Minecraft Marketplace to find out more. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27686 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27686 to the Canary Channel. If you are joining the Canary Channel on a new Copilot+ PC from the Dev Channel, Release Preview Channel or retail, please take note of a known issue below. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. [HEADING=1]What’s new with Build 27686[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Windows Sandbox Client Preview[/HEADING] This build includes the new Windows Sandbox Client Preview that is now updated via the Microsoft Store. As part of this preview, we’re introducing runtime clipboard redirection, audio/video input control, and the ability to s…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26236 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26236 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][General][/HEADING] This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running this build on their PCs. [HEADING=1][start menu][/HEADING] This update starts the roll out of the new account manager on Start menu. When you sign in with a Microsoft account, the new design gives you a quick glanceable view of…
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Announcing preview support for Llama 2 in DirectML
by Guest Jacques van Rhyn and Patrice Vignola- 0 replies
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At Inspire this year we talked about how developers will be able to run Llama 2 on Windows with DirectML and the ONNX Runtime and we've been hard at work to make this a reality. We now have a sample showing our progress with Llama 2 7B! See Olive/examples/directml/llama_v2 at main · microsoft/Olive This sample relies on first doing an optimization pass on the model with Olive, a powerful optimization tool for ONNX models. Olive utilizes powerful graph fusion optimizations from ONNX Runtime and a model architecture optimized for DirectML to speed up inference times by up to 10X! After this optimization pass, Llama 2 7B runs fast enough that you can have a conversation in r…
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More magical experiences from AI-powered Edge to personalize and streamline the way you browse
by Guest Roger Capriotti- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge is doubling down on our vision as the AI-powered, smarter browser. We keep innovating to make browsing more convenient, fast and fun. For us, AI is not just a trendy word. We are leading the way in using this magical technology for our customers' benefit – with responsibility and customer trust at the forefront. Our mission has always been the same – giving you intuitive, helpful tools and features, so you can have more time for what you love most. Today, we're excited to announce new AI-powered features available in Microsoft Edge that can help you enhance and express your creativity, stay focused, and get more done. Check out our latest features below. […
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Introducing Sudo for Windows!
by Guest Jordi Adoumie- 0 replies
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[HEADING=1]Introducing Sudo for Windows[/HEADING] We’re excited to announce the release of Sudo for Windows in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26052! Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands directly from an unelevated console session. It is an ergonomic and familiar solution for users who want to elevate a command without having to first open a new elevated console. We are also excited to announce that we are open-sourcing this project here on GitHub! We’re working hard to add more information about the project in the GitHub repo and will be sharing more details about our plans in the coming months! If you’re looking for additional function…
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What’s new in the Windows Subsystem for Linux in May 2024
by Guest Craig Loewen- 0 replies
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For this year’s Microsoft BUILD conference, we are thrilled to announce significant updates to WSL. This blog post will provide an overview of these enhancements and the recent developments in WSL. Memory, storage and networking improvements WSL Settings GUI application coming soon WSL Zero Trust Manage WSL in Dev Home, coming soon! Bonus improvements in Windows (Sudo for Windows, and AI powered dev container playground) [HEADING=1]Memory, storage, and networking improvements[/HEADING] We announced several improvements back in September as experimental features and have since been moving these features from experimental to the default settings. The latest…
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Starfield: Explore a thousand new worlds among the stars
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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If you’ve ever dreamed of launching into space and exploring new worlds, a much-anticipated new video game can take you there in rich detail and immersive storytelling. With Starfield, the first new universe from Bethesda Game Studios in 25 years, your role-playing journey can lead to more than 1,000 planets. It’s available day one on Xbox Game Pass on Sept. 6, and on Xbox Series X|S consoles, Windows PCs and Steam. “We love the idea of exploring space and always wanted to turn it into a game. People love to get lost in games we build, and we do as well,” says Todd Howard, game director and executive producer of Bethesda Game Studios, which Microsoft acquired through par…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3720 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3720 (KB5039312) 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…