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A new era of the PC
by Guest Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Windows +- 0 replies
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The last two years have had a profound and durable impact on how we live our lives, with the PC playing a more meaningful role than ever. Recently a friend reflected that he never would have expected that his eight-year-old son would become proficient in Teams and OneNote or that his seventy-two-year-old mother would become an Instacart convert. New behaviors that were born out of necessity have evolved into habits as people and organizations reevaluate their priorities through a new lens. A new hybrid infrastructure now exists – across work, school and life – enabling more flexibility in where and how people spend their time. And the PC is the hub. This is driving a new …
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New HP All-in-One and desktop PCs bring people together in hybrid work environments
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In the modern hybrid world, the need for people to work collaboratively and securely continues to expand. To provide more choices as it meets those needs, HP has introduced new commercial All-in-One (AiO) and desktop PCs, expanding its portfolio of PCs designed to empower workforces and IT departments in the office or at home. The HP EliteOne 800 G9 AiO Desktop PC Enhanced by HP Presence, powered by the latest Intel processors and Windows 11, is aiming to be the command center for your hybrid workspace. Video conferencing is pivotal to making that successful. This AiO comes equipped to deliver a smooth video experience through a 5-megapixel camera (with HP Auto Frame to …
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Getting started with Protocol Handlers for your web app
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Beginning with Microsoft Edge 96, web apps can now use Protocol Handlers in Microsoft Edge. This is a powerful feature that allows your installed web application (or PWA) to handle pre-set or custom protocols. Installed web applications can now register with the operating system as protocol handlers and launch when a specific protocol is invoked. Let’s dive into the feature to understand how developers can take advantage of it. [HEADING=1]Typical use cases[/HEADING] Probably the most common protocol that we interact with is the [iCODE]http[/iCODE] protocol. When we click on a link that uses this protocol, the system knows to open the web browser and navigate to the addr…
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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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Looking back at Microsoft Edge for developers in 2021
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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2021 was an eventful year for Microsoft Edge. We built new PWA features that more deeply integrate apps with the operating system, we made PWAs easily available on the Microsoft Store, we included WebView2 by default in Windows 11 with automatic updates, we specified and implemented multiple new web features to make the most out of diverse device capabilities, and released Edge on Linux! With all this, it has never been so easy to build great applications that make the most of Microsoft Edge and open and standard web technologies. Tooling has also been a big focus for us over the past year. VS Code and DevTools became ever more integrated, with several new workflows that …
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Adventures in English with Cambridge DLC comes to Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Adventures in English with Cambridge is now available to purchase for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. “This previously Education Edition-exclusive DLC is a fun way for students aged eight and up to practice communication skills, listening and reading comprehension, and spelling," writes Cristina Anderca in a post on Minecraft.net. "The lesson was created in partnership with Cambridge Assessment English, the world’s leading experts in English language learning, part of the University of Cambridge in the U.K., and takes place in an incredible world built by Blockworks." Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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Empowering schools with Windows 11, Surface Laptop SE and more
by Guest Michael Cowan, Senior Director Product Marketing- 0 replies
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Devices are more important than ever to the K-12 education experience, whether students need to participate in class remotely or in-person, complete digital homework or connect with educators to get support. Surface Laptop SE is our most affordable device yet, a slim and sleek classic laptop with a new edition of Windows 11 streamlined for students in primary and secondary education. With long-lasting battery life,1 an HD camera and a modern processor to load apps and files quickly, Laptop SE is made to power creativity through the whole school day. The new edition of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE, optimizes performance with curated, education-first apps designed for budget-f…
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Windows 11 powers a new generation of devices for education’s changing landscape
by Guest Nicole Dezen, CVP, Device Partner Sales- 0 replies
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I am so inspired by the continued innovation from our partners, who are finding new ways to meet the ever-changing needs of students, faculty and administration. As schools continue to navigate change, many are finding that one size does not fit all, and as a result are adopting a variety of hybrid learning approaches and embracing remote learning. The value that technology can deliver to unlock these capabilities is impressive. Of course, it’s great seeing Windows 11 at the center of it all, with new tools designed to improve the learning experience and enable better, richer learning experiences. Schools are still expanding and creating new ways of teaching and learning,…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.1499 to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Build 19044.1499 (21H2) (KB5009596) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue in Microsoft UI Automation that might cause Microsoft Outlook to stop working. We updated daylight saving time to start in February 2022 instead of March 2022 in Jordan. We fixed an issue that prevents the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) localhost relay from starting when you enable Fast Startup. We added parameters that pass to wmic.exe in telemetry to capture additional usage data to address application compatibility concerns. We fixed an …
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.466 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 22000.466 (KB5008353) to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This update includes the following improvements: We improved the reliability of application installations on ARM64 devices. We updated daylight saving time to start in February 2022 instead of March 2022 in Jordan. We fixed an issue that causes ARM64 devices to stop responding when they hibernate or resume from hibernation. We fixed an issue that might prevent some image editing programs from rendering colors correctly on certain high dynamic range (HDR) displays. This frequently affects white colors that might display in …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are resetting the rollout of the updated entry point for Widgets with weather on the taskbar first introduced with Build 22518. As a result, some Insiders who had this enabled may find it has reverted to the original experience as seen in released version of Windows 11. However, our intention is to quickly expand the rollout to the majority of Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build includes a good set of fixes and improvements but as always, be sure to check the known issues too. We’re rolling out a new Calls experience for the Your…
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New free map – Grave Danger – now available in Minecraft new year’s celebration series
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The latest free map in the Minecraft new year's celebration has arrived. Available for download now, Grave Danger by Shapescape for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is an action-packed adventure where the fate of your castle rests in your hands. "Build your defenses, protect your tower and defeat waves of fantastical creatures with your trusty dragon at your side," writes Sophie Austin in her post on Minecraft.net. "I could tell you more, but I’m going to let the awesome people at Shapescape take this one, seeing as they’re the masterminds (and master builders) behind this awesome map." Head over to Minecraft.net for Austin's interview with the Shapescape team and to download t…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build has a good set of changes and improvements as well as fixes. Please be sure to read the list of known issues below! [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] We’re experimenting with showing ALT + TAB as windowed instead of full screen for some Insiders. We have added support for wideband speech when using Apple AirPods products (AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max), improving audio quality for voice calls. Starting with Build 22518, Credential Guard is now enabled by default on Windows 11 Enterprise (E3 and E5) li…
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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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CES 2022: ASUS refreshes its gaming lineup and introduces new form factors, CPUs and GPUs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) introduced new and refreshed Windows 11 devices, such as the ROG Flow Z13, with new form factors for the Zephyrus Duo 16, Zephyrus G14 and Strix series, which also include new CPUs and GPUs. The ROG Flow Z13 is one of the new devices, a gaming tablet that comes with Windows 11, up to a 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU and 5200MHz LPDDR5 memory. It has two display options: a 4K 60Hz display with 85% DCI-P3 coverage, or a Full HD 120Hz screen with a 100% sRGB gamut. Both have Corning Gorilla glass protection on the touch screen, Adaptive Sync, Dolby Vision HDR with 500 nits of brightn…
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CES 2022: Lenovo ushers in new looks and approaches for hybrid work, gaming and everything else
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, Lenovo introduced Windows 11 devices designed to meet the needs of a wide array of people, including creators, hybrid workers, gamers and environmentally conscious consumers. A decade after Lenovo debuted its 360-degree flexible hinge design on the multi-mode Yoga 2-in-1 laptop at CES, the Yoga continues to span and stretch across form factors with the seventh generation of this defining line of laptops. For this 10th anniversary, the design language reboot shifts towards a new vertically flipped Yoga wordmark and includes curved edges for its convertibles, a gender-neutral color palette, more recycled materials and luxury finishes. [caption id=attachm…
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Axolotl Islands map comes to Minecraft new year’s celebration
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The new year rolls along, and the Minecraft team continues its celebration with its next free map, Axolotl Islands for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. "The awesome people at Tetrascape have crafted a world in which only you and your special abilities can save Axolotl Islands from being overrun by infectious super-slimes," says Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "When you’re not solving tricky puzzles you’ll be shooting your antidote gun with abandon (or perhaps that’s my poor aim?) to cure the slimes and having alotl fun as you zip from island to island to restore the axolotl’s home to the peaceful paradise it once was." Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more and download …
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CES 2022: Windows on Arm PC ecosystem grows with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and 7c+ Gen 3 compute platforms
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Ahead of CES 2022, Qualcomm expanded its portfolio with the introduction of the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Compute Platform, designed to deliver top performance and exceptional experiences in premium ultra-slim and fanless laptops. The company also unveiled the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Compute Platform to strengthen entry-tier Windows PC ecosystems with robust 5G connectivity and advanced AI experiences. Both platforms utilize smart, connected technology to modernize PC experiences and redefine mobile computing. Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 marks the world’s first 5nm Windows PC platform. The advanced 5nm process node, combined with other optimizations, dramatically improves the per…
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CES 2022: Acer announces new Windows 11 PCs for work, gaming and fans of National Geographic
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, Acer revealed many new Windows 11 devices, including new laptops and All-in-Ones based on the latest Intel 12th Gen Intel Core processors, a special edition gaming notebook and the latest manifestation of the company’s commitment to a more sustainable future. The Swift X lineup adds two new additions, arriving in 14-inch and 16-inch models, arriving in 14-inch and 16-inch models, both running on Windows 11 and featuring a 16:10 aspect-ratio IPS screen with a 92.22% screen-to-body ratio. From there, 100% coverage of the sRGB color gamut delivers an immersive viewing experience. To further enhance these images, it also features Acer BluelightShield for m…
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CES 2022: HP’s latest portfolio: ENVY Desktop PC, Elite Dragonfly G3 and more
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, HP displayed its most recent Windows 11 PCs, including the ENVY Desktop PC, the Elite Dragonfly G3 for businesses, the OMEN 45L for gamers and the Z2 Mini G9 for all-purpose work. The HP ENVY Desktop PC, powered by Windows 11, is the new expansive powerhouse for creatives, designed to be the central hub to help you learn, create and manage every aspect of modern life. Quickly connect these devices to be even more productive with multiple high-speed ports including Thunderbolt and a card reader, along with the ability to connect up to four 4K monitors. This PC keeps up with everything you do with up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor and up to NV…
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CES 2022: Intel launches 12th Gen Intel Core family of mobile processors
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, Intel announced the 12th Gen Intel Core family of mobile processors, led by the launch of new Intel Core H-series mobile processors. The new Intel Core H-series family features the flagship Intel Core i9-12900HK, sporting up to 5GHz frequencies, 14 cores (6 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 20 threads. Intel also unveiled a new product line for mobile processors called P-series, aimed at performance thin and light laptops. In total, Intel will deliver 28 new 12th Gen Intel Core mobile SKUs across H-, P- and U-series processors. For desktop processors, Intel introduced 22 new 12th Gen Intel Core 65- and 35-watt desktop processors with scalabl…
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Century: Age of Ashes now available with exclusive dragon for Microsoft Store players
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Century: Age of Ashes is now available as a free-to-play on the Microsoft Store for Windows PC, with an exclusive Dragon Egg for Microsoft Store players. In the game, you play as one of many dragon riders controlling majestic dragons, engage in fast-paced 3v3 or 6v6 competitive skirmishes to prove your skills, gain experience through fights and challenges, unlock hundreds of epic customizations for your dynamic duos, and battle it out to become a ruler of the skies. Microsoft Store users are being offered an exclusive Saarkir Backwaters Dragon for the Phantom rider class. To redeem this unique dragon, download Century: Age of Ashes on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10/…
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CES 2022: Dell introduces XPS 13 Plus
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, Dell unveiled the latest iteration of its XPS 13: the XPS 13 Plus, designed to be minimalist and modern in a light and thin package. Users will find curved, comfy edges and no wasted space. It’s got larger keycaps and a new capacitive touch experience to switch between media and function keys easily. A new seamless glass touchpad that provides haptic responses replaces a traditional trackpad. The company’s mindful minimalist approach extends beyond design to encompass both the production and packaging process. By removing steps and reducing finishes and materials – but elevating the ones that remain – they’ve decreased scrapped parts and their overall…
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CES 2022: Razer reveals newest lineup of Blade gaming laptops, now powered by Windows 11
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, Razer introduced the Razer Blade 14, Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade 17, equipped with the recently announced NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs, up to an RTX 3080Ti, making the new Blades better than ever. All new Razer Blade gaming laptops now also include Windows 11 and all its gaming benefits, including DirectStorage, Xbox Game Bar and Xbox Game Pass. [caption id=attachment_176744" align="alignright" width="300] Razer Blade 14[/caption] These devices are each powered by advancements from both AMD and Intel. The Blade 14 returns with the next generation of AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Processors. Every configuration prominently features the ultra-fast R…
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CES 2022: NVIDIA announces new GPU, GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops, GPUs and more
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, NVIDIA announced its new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and 3070 Ti Laptop GPUs, with the latter the newest GPU in the company’s fastest growing segment. Both are built on award winning NVIDIA Ampere architecture, with technologies like ray tracing for the most immersive and realistic experiences. NVIDIA also revealed over 160 new next-generation RTX 30 Series laptops, from all of its OEM partners, new Max-Q technologies and the new GeForce RTX 3050 GPU for desktops, the newest member of the RTX 30Series graphics card family. Find out more about these and other NVIDIA announcements at CES 2022. Continue reading...