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How to prepare for Windows 10 end of support by moving to Windows 11 today
by Guest Yusuf Mehdi, Executive Vice President, Consumer- 0 replies
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As we approach the end of support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 20251, we want to ensure you are well-prepared for the transition to Windows 11. This milestone marks an important step in our mission to provide the most modern and secure computing experience possible for everyone whether at work, school, or home, and our commitment to continually improving Windows security as part of Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI). We are incredibly grateful for your loyalty and passion for Windows 10, and we are working hard to make it easy to move to Windows 11. This blog post is intended to help you prepare for Windows 10 end of support by outlining considerations for moving to…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4082 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4082 (KB5041876) 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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IFA 2024: ASUS portfolio will include Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Now at IFA, the annual Berlin-based electronics tradeshow, Copilot+ PCs took center stage with Microsoft’s partners, including ASUS, which announced new Copilot+ PCs to their lineup of Zenbook and Vivobook laptops. Customers will begin to see Copilot+ PC experien…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4367 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4367 (KB5044373) to the Beta Channel. Changes in Beta Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update)* and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Beta Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.4955 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 19045.4955 (KB5043131) 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. [HEADING=1]This update includes the following features and improvements for Windows Insiders in BOTH the Beta and Release Preview Channels[/HEADING] Items bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented: [Microsoft Entra s…
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Copilot+ PCs expand availability with new AMD and Intel silicon
by Guest Pavan Davuluri- 0 replies
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In May, we announced a new category of devices: Copilot+ PCs. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring a new system architecture designed to deliver best-in-class performance, battery life, and breakthrough AI experiences to help people be more productive, creative and communicate more effectively. Today, marks the next step in our journey as the Copilot+ PC portfolio expands with the introduction of new silicon technology -- AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V series. This growth underscores our commitment to innovation, providing customers with leading AI experiences, fast performance, long battery life, seamless connec…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2222 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2222 (KB5046746) to the Dev Channel. Changes in Dev Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Dev Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING] […
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.2152 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 26100.2152 (KB5044384) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). Below is a summary of the new features and improvements included as part of this update separated into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change we are documenting. [HEADING=1]Gradual rollout[/HEADING] The following features and improvements might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually. Text bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented. [start menu] New! You can direc…
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Unlock business potential with new 5G and Copilot+ PCs from Surface
by Guest Nancie Gaskill, General Manager, Surface- 0 replies
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We are thrilled to announce that the Surface Pro 10 with 5G and our new Copilot+ PCs, Surface Pro, 11th Edition and Surface Laptop, 7th Edition, will be available for business customers later this month. These new devices are meticulously designed to help your employees uncover new opportunities, solve problems faster and create compelling content with cutting-edge AI technology powered by the integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). At Microsoft, we understand that business customers are seeking more choices in silicon to meet their diverse needs. That’s why our lineup of Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices now features Intel Core Ultra and Snapdragon X Elite and Plus…
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Microsoft Store October 2024 update rolling out to Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out updates to the Microsoft Store for all Insider Channels. [HEADING=1]A new product page experience[/HEADING] [caption id=attachment_177366" align="alignnone" width="1024] The new product page for apps like Spotify on the Microsoft Store in light theme mode.[/caption] The new product page experience will be rolling out starting with version 22409 or higher of the Microsoft Store, and it will be available in both light and dark modes. It will also start rolling out to non-Insiders soon. For developers, we invite all of you to update your Microsoft Store app listing with immersive trailers or hero images. FEEDBACK: …
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New experiences coming to Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11
by Guest Pavan Davuluri- 0 replies
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At a time when many are talking about their vision for AI, today we are pleased to announce continued AI innovations coming to Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11. We are introducing for the Windows 11 PC that not only streamline daily tasks but also empower users with new capabilities to tackle complex challenges. These new features will make getting things done on your PC faster, simpler and more personalized. In this era of AI, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and navigate in an era of unprecedented technological transformation. Today, it’s clear that innovation isn’t just about creating new products; it’s about enabling us to reimagine how we solve ev…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1912 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1912 (KB5043168) to the Dev Channel. Changes in Dev Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update)* and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Dev Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING] […
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IFA 2024: Acer expands its Copilot+ PC choices and debuts Intel and AMD-powered Swift laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Now at IFA, the annual Berlin-based electronics tradeshow, Copilot+ PCs took center stage with Microsoft’s partners, including Acer, which expanded its Copilot+ PC lineup and introduced two new Swift 14 AI laptops – giving people the choice between Intel and AMD …
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OMEN 35L debuts at gamescom 2024 as brand’s first customizable gaming PC
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Gamers who want to fine-tune their desktop gaming PC now have another option for customization thanks to the latest from HP: the new OMEN 35L, which debuted at gamescom 2024. This Windows 11 gaming PC comes with a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, for access to hundreds of high-quality games on PC, console and cloud. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. The OMEN 35L incorporates industry standard components, enabling future upgradeability while ensuring strong performance and flexibility. Players can choose between AMD’s Ryzen 7 8700G for personal AI processing or up to Intel Core i7-14700F. The desktop can also handle up to NVIDIA …
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How to get new experiences for Windows 11
by Guest John Cable- 0 replies
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Today, Pavan Davuluri announced the latest Copilot+ PC innovation and the availability of the Windows 11 2024 Update. We are excited to continue to bring the power of AI and new experiences to Windows 11 and enhance what you can achieve using Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11. In this blog, I’ll share more information on the coming availability of new features and apps for Copilot+ PCs, details on how to get the Windows 11 2024 Update and details for commercial and education customers. [HEADING=2]Coming availability of the newest AI experiences for Copilot+ PCs[/HEADING] We continue to introduce new AI features that light up more natural and conversational engagement with you…
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Xbox returns to gamescom Aug. 21-25
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Xbox returns to gamescom to connect with fans in Cologne, Germany, from Aug. 21-25. The Xbox booth will feature over 50 gaming titles from Xbox Game Studios, Blizzard, Bethesda and third-party partners – spread across more than 240 gaming stations – alongside photo ops and experiences, and specially constructed theaters for exclusive looks at upcoming titles. Guests will also have an opportunity to explore different sections dedicated to PC, console and cloud as they learn about all the different ways to play their favorite games. If you can’t make the trip to Cologne this year, they’ll bring the show to you with a series of daily streams from the Xbox booth. Join Team Xb…
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Microsoft Store August 2024 update rolling out to Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out our August 2024 update for the Microsoft Store to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. The update will be available for Windows 11 devices (version 22407.xxxx.x and higher). [HEADING=1]An updated library experience[/HEADING] In this update, we are introducing changes to the library page. First, we have improved the default filters to show all the products you own, not just products that are installed (you can still toggle this filter if you wish). Next, we’ve added a search bar that will help you find the name or the publisher of products you’re looking for. Combined with the first change, this new e…
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What’s new in Windows App SDK 1.6
by Guest Duncan MacMichael- 0 replies
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We are proud to announce that version 1.6 of the Windows App SDK is now available! Whether you’re looking for the incredible performance boost and footprint reduction of Native AOT support, enhancements for deploying your package, or quality of life improvements for controls like PipsPager and RatingControl, WinAppSDK 1.6 offers a raft of new features, performance boosts and structural changes that enable you to make your native Windows apps better than ever before. The Windows App SDK provides a rich set of APIs and tools to help you build beautiful and fast Windows desktop apps, including any C++ Win32 or C# .NET app. You can harness the modern controls and polish of W…
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Dell adds XPS 13, Inspiron 14 and Latitude 5455 to Copilot+ PC lineup
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Dell recently announced three that will support Copilot+ PC experiences when available from Microsoft* . [caption id=attachment_179057" align="alignnone" width="1024] Latitude 5455[/caption] With a slim design, the new Latitude 5455 is available with Snapdrago…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4145 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4145 (KB5041881) 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4225 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4225 (KB5043186) to the Beta Channel. Changes in Beta Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update)* and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Beta Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING…
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In our previous blog post, Enhancing the security of Microsoft Edge extensions with the new Publish API, we introduced the new Publish API, which brings key security enhancements to Microsoft Edge extension developers. As mentioned in the Publish API documentation, support for the previous version of the API was planned to end on December 31, 2024. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the next steps and what extension developers need to do to ensure your extensions continue to function smoothly. Extended deprecation period Based on your feedback, we have extended the deprecation period. Support for the previous version of the Publish API will now end on January 10, 2025. St…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27729 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27729 to the Canary Channel. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][settings][/HEADING] We are adding the ability to configure the Copilot key. You can choose to have the Copilot key launch an app that is MSIX packaged and signed, thus indicating the app meets security and privacy requirements to keep customers safe. The key will continue to launch Copilot on devices that have the Copilot app installed until a customer selects a different experience. This setting can be found via Setting…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.1876 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 26100.1876 (KB5043178) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). Below is a summary of the new features and improvements included as part of this update separated into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change we are documenting. [HEADING=1]Gradual rollout[/HEADING] These might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually. Text bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented. [start menu] New! The "Sign out" option is now on the account man…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.4247 and 22631.4247 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 22621.4247 and 22631.4247 (KB5043145) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2 (Build 22621) and version 23H2 (Build 22631). Below is a summary of the new features and improvements included as part of this update separated into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change we are documenting. [HEADING=1]Gradual rollout[/HEADING] These might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually. Text bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented. [start menu] New…