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Two epic stories – The Shrouded Deep and Legend of the Veil – become playable in Sea of Thieves
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Sea of Thieves' third time-limited Adventure, The Shrouded Deep, and the long-awaited Pirate Legend Voyage, Legend of the Veil, are playable now. The connected stories both involve the Veil of the Ancients, a magical artefact that can grant its user the ability to travel between the living world and the spectral Sea of the Damned. "In The Shrouded Deep, players join forces with Belle and famed Megalodon hunter Merrick, and attempt to summon that great pale leviathan: the Shrouded Ghost," writes Mike Chapman, creative director for Rare, in a post on Xbox Wire. "Be prepared for a monster hunt that’ll live on in legend as you seek to liberate the Veil of the Ancients from th…
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Now live: Luminous Night, Minecraft Dungeons’ second free seasonal adventure
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Luminous Night, Minecraft Dungeons’ second seasonal adventure, is now live and available for free. "Explore the Tower as you’ve never seen it before, with floors that feature new biomes, perplexing puzzles and the wildfire – an old fan favorite that is making a triumphant return to the Minecraft universe," writes Per Landin on Minecraft.net. "Luminous Night also features plenty of radiant rewards that will light up your surroundings with bioluminescent delight! These include the dreadfully adorable ministrosity and abomination pets, but also plenty of shiny emotes, skins and flairs." Like all seasonal adventures, Luminous Night is completely free. For those interested in …
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Stay safe online with Microsoft Autofill
by Guest Anand Balachandran- 0 replies
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A year ago, we made a promise to simplify and help secure our customers’ lives, and what an amazing journey it’s been. We have been humbled by the love we have received over the past 12 months. We’re grateful to you, our customers, for trusting Microsoft Autofill to secure your passwords and other data and helping us with your feedback. We’ve heard you and made a lot of improvements along the way, and we thank you for that! Today is a special day not just because it’s our 1-year anniversary, but also because starting today you can use Autofill in Microsoft Authenticator to help protect your online accounts by generating strong, unique passwords. If you’re looking to prot…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.651 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 22000.651 (KB5012643) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel who are on Windows 11. This update includes the following improvements: New! We added improvements for servicing the Secure Boot component of Windows. We fixed an issue that causes the AppX Deployment Service (AppXSvc) to stop working after you install certain MSIX apps. We fixed a race condition that occurs early in the startup process that might cause a stop error. We improved the Autopilot client to process updated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) capabilities that support self-deployment and pre-provisioning scenarios. We changed the timeo…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.1679 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 19044.1679 (KB5011831) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10. This update includes the following improvements: New! We added improvements for servicing the Secure Boot component of Windows. We changed the timeout for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) registration from 60 minutes to 90 minutes for hybrid Azure AD-joined Autopilot scenarios. This also addresses a race condition that causes an exception at timeout. We fixed an issue that causes a remote desktop session to close or a reconnection to stop responding while waiting on the accessibility shortcut handler (set…
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30 days of PWA: Fall in love with Progressive Web Apps
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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If you recently started your journey learning web development and if you are interested in building apps without having to also learn about iOS, Android, or desktop app development, then you’re about to fall in love with Progressive Web Apps. Starting on February 14th 2022, we ran a series of blog posts which lasted for 30 days, and covered all aspects of Progressive Web Apps development: what they are, how they’re built, what special powers they have, how to create, debug, test and optimize them, and how to publish them to app stores! Whether you just started with web development or have experience already, there should be a little bit for everyone in this blog series.…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598 to the Dev and Beta Channels. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. Like last week, this build includes only a handful of changes and improvements but includes a good set of fixes that will improve Insider’s overall experience on their device. We’re rolling out a new update to Media Player for Windows 11 (Version 11.2203.30.0) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel – details below. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] We are now offering new builds to Windows Insiders in China on L…
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Minecraft Spring Sale blooms with deals, discounts and a free skin pack
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Minecraft Spring Sale is now underway. From now until April 18 at 10 a.m. PT you'll find free content as well as daily discounts at the Minecraft Marketplace. "If you’re new to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition or you’ve simply never clicked that third button on your loading screen, then let me tell you what lies behind that door, friend. Worlds! Skins! Maps! Mini-games!" writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "You can add new textures to your game, change your character’s style, or jump into a whole new world to tame pets, beat bosses and more. Minecraft Marketplace is full of fantastic creations and, until April 18, this imaginative wonderland of ideas and additions is goi…
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Retrieve source maps securely in production in Microsoft Edge DevTools
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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With version 99 of Microsoft Edge, DevTools can securely download source maps from the Azure Artifacts symbol server. This means you can use Azure Pipelines to publish source maps to a secure location, and have DevTools retrieve them at runtime and offer a familiar debugging experience by displaying your original source code. In this post, Rob Paveza from the DevTools team will walk you through how to configure this feature, how it can help your in-production debugging, and where we plan to go from here. When I first joined Microsoft, an early task for me – and for many new hires – was to triage and possibly fix bugs. What’s happening? What’s the root cause? Is it user…
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Latest update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection has arrived
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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What's in the latest update to Halo: The Master Chief Collection? Flood Firefight. Halo 3 and ODST co-op crossplay. Full custom game browser support. And that's just for starters. "In Halo 3: ODST, we’ve done more than just add the Flood to Firefight!" writes Alex Wakeford on Halo Waypoint. "Players can now use the VISR map to see enemy locations, even while waiting to respawn, in Firefight matchmaking. Players can now use the Energy Sword and Sentinel Beam in ODST for the first time ever, and can even spawn with these weapons in Fiesta Fight. We’ve also mixed new enemies (such as Elites and Flood) into the wave lineup for various Arcade variants in Firefight matchmaking…
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Season One: Festival of Ages is now live in Age of Empires IV
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The first major update of Age of Empires IV for 2022 is now available. Festival of Ages brings Ranked Seasons, the Content Editor beta (and Mods), Seasonal Events, Major Balance changes, as well as lots of quality-of-life changes. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com to watch the trailer and dig into the details of the update, which you can download and start enjoying the next time you launch the game. Continue reading...
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Sleeping tabs in Microsoft Edge: Save even more resources with recent updates
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Sleeping tabs in Microsoft Edge are designed to improve the memory and CPU usage of the browser. To save system resources for better speed and responsiveness, Microsoft Edge will put tabs to sleep when you haven't used them for a while, and then wake them as soon as they are clicked. Beginning in Microsoft Edge 100, we’ve updated sleeping tabs to enable pages that are sharing a browsing instance with another page to now go to sleep. With this change, 8% more tabs on average will sleep, saving you even more resources! On average, each sleeping tab saves 85% of memory and 99% CPU for Microsoft Edge. We’ve also added a way for you to view how much memory sleeping tabs …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22593
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22593 to the Dev and Beta Channels. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’ve received a lot of feedback from Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel about the desktop watermark. It is normal to see this watermark on your desktop after updating to the latest pre-release builds. It does not change the licensing of your device. But please note that these are pre-release builds that do expire so it’s important for you to stay up to date with the latest builds we’re releasing. This build includes only a handful of changes and improvements but includes a good set of fixes that will improve Insider’s overal…
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Here’s how Microsoft’s device partners are investing in our planet
by Guest Nicole Dezen, CVP, Device Partner Sales- 0 replies
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Every year in the month of April, we celebrate Earth Day. Living in the Pacific Northwest, as the snow begins to melt and the landscape brightens, I reflect on what a privilege it is to live in such a beautiful place. The theme for this year’s global Earth Day is “Invest in Our Planet,” and I believe it represents such an important reminder for us all – to invest. So, when the time comes to celebrate the Earth and recognize the amazing progress Microsoft and our partners are making to reduce our carbon footprints, change business practices to be more environmentally responsible and create more sustainable products, I jump at the opportunity. I’m so proud of the commitment…
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Fresh DLC brings new adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Sonic the Hedgehog races into Minecraft in updated downloadable content that's now available. “From the creative masterminds at Gamemode One and SEGA, this update brings back the Labyrinth Zone, a level from the 1991 game that taught me a) exploring ruins is awesome and b) don’t trust gargoyles,” writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. “Armed with a new mission, you’ll have to dodge obstacles and navigate traps as you try and stop the Master Emerald from falling into nefarious hands! And if that’s not motivation enough for you, then should I mention the new character skins? That’s right, on top of the 24 existing skins, there’ll be five brand new ones!” Open up the Marketp…
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Windows powers the future of hybrid work
by Guest Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Windows +- 0 replies
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Over the past two years, work has changed dramatically. Most employees want flexible and remote options to stay. Cyberthreats are at an all-time high. And with the move to hybrid work, IT managers are challenged to empower their workforces with new tech experiences. At Microsoft, it’s our responsibility to deliver tools and technologies that make hybrid work, work for you, our customers. Windows is central to this mission. Windows 11 is the operating system for hybrid work. It’s built on a compatible and familiar foundation that’s easy for IT to manage. It’s designed to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving cyber landscape and equipped with experiences that help employe…
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Adventure Escape Mysteries come to Windows PCs for free
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Tilting Point’s hit puzzle adventure anthology game Adventure Escape Mysteries is now available for Windows desktops. You can download and enjoy AEM's many stories and point-and-click brain busters for free on PCs, joining 5 million players who have experienced AEM and its continually growing story content. The average ratings for the game are better than 4.5 stars. Game critics such as AppPicker, TechWiser, AndroidAuthority and AppUnwrapper have picked Adventure Escape games as the best escape room game. Find out more by downloading Adventure Escape Mysteries from Microsoft Store and diving into the fun. Continue reading...
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Women’s basketball has a new champion in Natalie White and Moolah Kicks
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Basketball has been a part of Natalie White’s life since she was 5. She’s pretty sure her first word was "ball." She grew up idolizing Pat Summit, a legendary coach at the University of Tennessee. White played as a point guard on school teams and in amateur leagues in New York City through high school. All these experiences made her a passionate advocate for the sport. “So often, women's basketball has been regarded as almost a JV version of men's basketball. We have female basketball players used to wearing men's uniforms, used to shopping in the men's section, used to playing before or after the men. Everything is in relation to the men,” says White, who graduated from …
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Forge of Empires celebrates 10th anniversary with new event, special prizes
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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InnoGames, Germany’s developer and publisher of online and mobile games, celebrates the tenth anniversary of its strategy city-builder Forge of Empires. The title has experienced steady growth since its launch in 2012 and continues to gather momentum. To celebrate the anniversary, players can look forward to a new event with special prizes that runs from now through April 18. To date, players have spent more than 311,482 years’ worth of playtime in the game, during which time approximately 60 million cities have been built. When the game was first released it included a total of six eras and several months’ worth of content. There are now 20 eras with the release of Spac…
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Sonic lands in the Candy Kingdom as Great Adventure Season begins
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The first week in Candy Crush Saga’s Great Adventure Season has begun with the arrival of a guest starring character in the game – none other than Sonic the Hedgehog. All blue candies this week will be reskinned into a “sonictastic” design in the game, and two different adventures will invite you to join and to collect the blue Sonic Candies: Sonic Dash Collection and The Great Chase. If you manage to get to the top 10 on the leaderboard in the Great Chase or collect at least 5,000 blue Sonic Candies in Sonic Dash Collection, you can take a screenshot of your achievement and claim your Candy Community Sonic badge. Let the fun begin. After the first week Sonic will leave t…
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Dell reveals new portfolio for an elevated hybrid work experience
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Dell has launched a new portfolio of intelligent Windows 11 PCs, accessories and software for hybrid work. Specialty professionals and creators can maximize performance and portability with the new 14-inch Precision 5470 and is equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processors, 64GB of DDR5 memory, 4TB of storage and high-performance professional graphics. [caption id=attachment_177000" align="aligncenter" width="1024] Dell Precision 5470[/caption] In addition, new products are aimed at business leaders and users who need portability and performance, come with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and the latest connectivity options, including 5G and Intel Wi-Fi 6E. The…
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Our best features to help you save time, stay organized and do more of what you love
by Guest Liat Ben-Zur, Corporate Vice President- 0 replies
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Spring is here, and with this season comes a feeling of growth and change. Especially with all that has been happening in the world, this season has me thinking about everything I am grateful for and the things that keep me grounded: connecting with loved ones near and far, making the most of the “little things” in life, and finding joy and inspiration from everyday tasks. That’s why, this month, we are highlighting all the ways we want to help you save time and prioritize the things that matter most to you: whether it’s making it easier to get work or school projects done with new features like Microsoft Editor and web select, helping you stay organized with Collections,…
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 6 update ‘Horizon Customs’ now available
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Forza Horizon 5 Series 6 update, officially named "Horizon Customs," is now available to download, celebrating both the creative and racing talents of the game's players with important upgrades to Horizon Open and EventLab. As always, the Festival Playlist is serving up new clothing items, cars and horns to unlock on Windows, Xbox and Steam, with seasonal content rolling out in the weeks that follow. Head over to ForzaMotorsports.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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Evolving the connection between your phone and your Windows PC
by Guest Gerald Haslhofer, General Manager, Mobile and- 0 replies
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[HEADING=2]Phone Link, formerly known as Your Phone, brings your Android phone and your Windows PC closer together.[/HEADING] Today we are thrilled to announce the evolution of Your Phone app as Phone Link. We introduced the Your Phone experience more than three years ago, allowing you to keep your smartphone in your pocket and still be able to access your photos and texts on your computer. Since then, we have enabled more capabilities, such as the ability to filter notifications on your Windows PC, make and receive phone calls even when your phone is out of reach, and use your Android mobile apps on your Windows PC. As part of this evolution, we’re now introducing a br…
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Minecraft knocks out a new update for blocky MLB fans
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The creative minds at The Misfit Society have added five new Minecraft-themed ballparks to the MLB Home Run Derby downloadable content. “If you missed this fast-paced DLC the first time around, then grab your inventory and step up to the plate, friend, because your team needs you,” writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. “Alongside the 30 MLB team jerseys to play in, you can now play in uniforms inspired by the bustling biomes of Minecraft. Hit a home run from a lush cave-inspired ballpark, or against the red, red backdrop of a Nether fortress grandstand.” You can download the MLB Home Run Derby DLC now from Minecraft Marketplace. For those who already own the DLC, you’ll …