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Stay better connected with HP’s new collaboration tools for Microsoft Teams Rooms
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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HP, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing collaboration regardless of where you work, has announced the Poly Lens Room App and Poly Studio Base Room Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows [1]. In a hybrid world, IT teams require simplified device setup and remote management, and they also need insights into how those devices are being used. The Poly Lens Room App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows is designed to streamline device management for Microsoft Teams Rooms. In particular, IT teams will be able to get insights into video, voice and HP compute for Microsoft Teams Rooms devices. This software solution comes with robust management and monitoring tools through…
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Latest innovations for Microsoft Edge for Business – your secure enterprise browser optimized for AI
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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How can you protect your organization while empowering your users? You need a browser that is designed for the enterprise, with the security of your business data and your users' productivity firmly at the forefront. Microsoft Edge for Business is the ideal solution for you and your organization. Edge for Business is a secure enterprise browser optimized for AI, meaning that it is the best way to safely introduce your organization to AI from the familiar setting of the browser. Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat Enterprise, is AI-powered chat with commercial data protection built into the Edge sidebar, putting AI directly in users' existing workflows and helpi…
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Band together with your Viking crew for perilous adventures in Valheim
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Crossplay Viking adventures await in Valheim, available now for Windows PC and included with PC Game Pass, and coming to Xbox early next year. "The full crossplay support will ensure that you can play together with your friends, no matter what platform you’re using," writes Iron Gate Studio's Josefin Berntsson in a post on Xbox Wire. "And once the upcoming Mistlands update arrives, you will need all the help you can get..." Head over to Xbox Wire to find out more. Continue reading...
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How to unlock new experiences on your Copilot+ PC
by Guest Nicci Trovinger- 0 replies
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Copilot+ PCs are our fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever and are generally available beginning today, June 18. Today, we’re excited to share more information about our new advanced AI experiences that enable you to do things you can’t on any other PC, helping you be more productive, creative and communicate more effectively. These experiences are only available on new Copilot+ PCs. [HEADING=1]Cocreator [/HEADING] [embed] ]View: https://youtu.be/c0AbNwlDgno[/embed] Everyone has an imagination and the ability to be an artist. Now, with Cocreator you can enter a text prompt and start drawing on the Paint canvas, and Cocreator will generate beautiful artwork base…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27695 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27695 to the Canary Channel. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. [HEADING=1]What’s new with Build 27695[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New position for the Widgets entry-point on left-aligned taskbars [/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out a new position for the Widgets entry-point on left-aligned taskbars. The taskbar entry-point will move to the left of the systems tray and will be wider so you can see richer content from Widgets on your taskbar. When you launch the Widgets board, it will fly out from the right side instead of the left side. [caption…
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Computex 2024: NVIDIA announces new technology and tools to deliver advanced AI experiences
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At Computex, NVIDIA celebrated new RTX AI PC laptops from ASUS and MSI that feature its GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs and power-efficient systems-on-a-chip with Windows 11 AI PC capabilities. These Windows 11 AI PCs* will receive a free update to Copilot+ PC experiences when available. For gamers, creators and developers, these new AI-powered laptops unlock new experiences. Copilot+ PC are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built. Powered by silicon running at over 40 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second), they arrive ready to accelerate your productivity and creativity with the latest AI tools. There’s Recall, which you can use to find anything you’ve seen on …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23575 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23575 to the Dev Channel. There will not be a SDK release for this build. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][start menu][/HEADING] We’re trying out grouping recently added apps on your PC into a folder under the Recommended section of Start with some Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. [caption id=attachment_176666" align="alignnone" width="346] Grouping of recently added apps under the Recommended section of the Start menu.[/caption] [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] Fixed an issue which was causing certain games to fail to launch wit…
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Microsoft Photos introduces even more AI editing capabilities with Microsoft Designer
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Today, Microsoft Photos is introducing an even closer integration with Microsoft Designer, so you can stay in the flow, using AI to edit photos, all within the Photos app. This update is available on Windows 11 and starting to roll out across all Insider Channels today. [HEADING=1]Microsoft Photos integrates AI editing with Designer[/HEADING] The Photos app is offering a new way to edit and customize your images with Designer and the power of AI. We have improved the user experience - from loading a separate webpage to now offering a fully integrated Designer image editing experience that lets you easily edit photos like an expert - all without l…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1252 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1252 (KB5038603) 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 26257 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26257 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][File Explorer][/HEADING] We’re rolling out the ability to duplicate a tab by right-clicking on a tab in File Explorer. [caption id=attachment_177024" align="alignnone" width="525] Option to duplicate tab when right-clicking on a tab in File Explorer highlighted in a red square.[/caption] [HEADING=2][input][/HEADING] [ADDED] We have updated Settings > Bluetooth &am…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.4842 to Beta and Release Preview Channels
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.4842 (KB5041582) to BOTH the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. The Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel will receive the same Windows 10 builds; however, the Beta Channel is where we will try new features out with Insiders that we’re working on that are not yet ready for all Windows 10 customers. You can read our announcement for opening the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 10 here. [HEADING=1]This update includes the following features and improvements for Windows Insiders in BOTH the Beta and Release Preview Channels[/HEADI…
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Introducing the Minecraft x Crocs collection
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Now available to order online, the new Minecraft x Crocs footwear collection features five pairs of Crocs and two blocky sets of Minecraft-themed Jibbitz charms. The charms come in two different sets: a five-pack of flat charms featuring Steve, Alex, an Enderman, a creeper and a pig, and an exclusive 13-pack of 3D charms that includes various characters, mobs and blocks. And in addition to the physical Crocs, you can also download your very own pair of Minecraft x Crocs in the Dressing Room, for free. Simply launch Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and open the Character Creator to claim the item. Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more and see the Crocs close-up. Continu…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.961 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.961 (KB5038575) to the Dev Channel. 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 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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Introducing the WebNN Developer Preview with DirectML
by Guest Adele Parsons- 0 replies
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We are excited to announce the availability of the developer preview for WebNN, a web standard for cross-platform and hardware-accelerated neural network inference in the browser, using DirectML and ONNX Runtime Web. This preview enables web developers to leverage the power and performance of DirectML across GPUs with support coming soon for Intel’s® Core™ Ultra processors with Intel® AI Boost and the Copilot+ PC, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPUs. WebNN is a game-changer for web development. It’s an emerging web standard that defines how to run machine learning models in the browser, using the hardware acceleration of your local device’s GPU or NPU. This way, you can e…
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Blooming Tree brings daily dose of gems to Monster Legends players
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Players of Monster Legends can take advantage of a new feature to grow their monster collection and gain other rewards by coming back to the game daily. Look for the new Blooming Tree in the game’s shop, then purchase it to activate the Bloom and get your instant gems reward. Then return the next day to collect your daily dose of gems, and keep coming back until the last day of blooming. Gems Bloom is active for 30 days after the purchase. Also, players can now participate in the last event of the season: the Bounty Hunt. From Aug. 12 to Aug. 19, flip tiles to find the fugitive monster and defeat it. The more points you get in this event, the more leagues you will climb. …
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.4713 to Beta and Release Preview Channels
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.4713 (KB5040525) to BOTH the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. The Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel will receive the same Windows 10 builds; however, the Beta Channel is where we will try new features out with Insiders that we’re working on that are not yet ready for all Windows 10 customers. You can read our announcement for opening the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 10 here. [HEADING=1]For Windows Insiders on Windows 10 in the Beta Channel, we’re beginning to roll out the following improvements [/HEADING] [HEADING=2]…
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Windows 365 at three years: Customer-centric solutions for security, management and productivity
by Guest Scott Manchester- 0 replies
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On the third-year anniversary of Windows 365, we’re reflecting on what our customers have accomplished in the last three years. You have navigated the complex and changing realities of the hybrid workplace, found new ways to move aspects of your business to the cloud, and kept employees and critical business operations connected and running in a challenging cyber security environment. We are grateful to be a part of this journey and to be your partner on the road to the AI and cloud-powered future of work. Customers told us that business resiliency and continuity was of critical importance, as well as maintaining security and keeping employees productive, all while loweri…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.3633 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 19045.3633 (KB5031445) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: This update supports daylight saving time (DST) changes in Syria. To learn more, see Interim guidance for Syria DST changes 2022. This update addresses a memory leak in ctfmon.exe. This update addresses a memory leak in TextInputHost.exe. This update addresses an issue that affects touchscreens. They do not work properly when you use more than one display. This update addresses an error that occurs when you print using v4 print drivers. This…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3785 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3785 (KB5039319) 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26241 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26241 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=2][File Explorer][/HEADING] Drag-and-drop files with your mouse functionality between breadcrumbs is now available in the File Explorer Address Bar – thanks again Insiders that shared feedback …
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Behind the scenes with creators of new PC and console game Hi-Fi Rush
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Xbox Wire went behind the scenes at Tango Gameworks to look at the inception of an idea as it moved through the entire creative process, right up to its full release. That idea, which started as “an action game where everything that you do matches with the music and creates a living soundtrack” – took five years to develop into Hi-Fi Rush. It’s a game that “pleasantly knocked its custom-built guitar over our heads with its crisp, rhythm-based gameplay, excellent soundtrack, and memorable characters, all wrapped up in a unique world for us to explore,” writes Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson. Hi-Fi Rush is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and with Xbox Game Pass and PC …
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Buy Overwatch 2 skins and support breast cancer research
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Michael Laursen was 8 years old when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. It turned his family’s world upside down. “The image of my mother, weakened by the treatments, is etched in my memory,” writes Laursen, who is now a test analyst for Blizzard Entertainment. He shares more of his personal experience with the disease and its impact on his life in a post on Xbox Wire that he considers a call to action that combines his passion for gaming with the fight against breast cancer. Blizzard has released special charity skins for Overwatch 2, designed for the hero Mercy, who has dedicated her life to helping others. All sales of the limited-edition Pink Mercy skin and …
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Update on the Recall preview feature for Copilot+ PCs
by Guest Pavan Davuluri- 0 replies
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Today, we are sharing an update on the Recall (preview) feature for Copilot+ PCs, including more information on the set-up experience, privacy controls and additional details on our approach to security. On May 20, we introduced Copilot+ PCs, our fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever. Copilot+ PCs have been reimagined from the inside out to deliver better performance and all new AI experiences to help you be more productive, creative and communicate more effectively. One of the new experiences exclusive to Copilot+ PCs is Recall, a new way to instantly find something you’ve previously seen on your PC. To create an explorable visual timeline, Recall periodically takes…
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Seamless SVG copy-paste on the web
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Today we're announcing support in Microsoft Edge, and Chromium browsers, for SVG files in the Async Clipboard API. This means copying and pasting SVG data across any app that wants to use SVG, whether it's native or web, is now possible. SVG images are a great option for rendering high-quality visuals and graphics on the web. They're space efficient and the image quality isn't affected when resizing the image. But, when it comes to handling SVG image formats in apps, the story is a bit different. Native apps designed to support SVG files work with them seamlessly. For instance, you can copy an SVG file from the Windows explorer and paste it into Microsoft PowerPoint, or …
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As we reflect on the incredible innovations showcased at CES 2025, it's evident that the future of Windows 11 will enable new possibilities and experiences for our customers. Throughout the last year and this week at CES, our partners continue to advance the Windows ecosystem with cutting-edge technology and new devices, reaffirming our commitment to delivering the most performant, intelligent and secure PCs. As we shared ahead of the event, CES not only marked an exciting start to 2025 but also set the stage for the year ahead, which we anticipate to be one of the most significant Windows 11 PC refresh cycles our industry has experienced. The event showcased how we, alo…
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