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AMD announces newest line of processors: AMD Ryzen 6000 Series for mobile
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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AMD unveiled its newest line of processors, the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors for mobile. AMD also brings its “Zen 3+” core architecture together with AMD RDNA2 integrated graphics for the first time with the full lineup of new AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors. And for the first time in a business notebook, AMD integrated the Microsoft Pluton Security Processor within AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series, for continuous protection of user identity, data and apps – such as Microsoft Teams – on new Windows 11 PCs. Find out more about these and other AMD announcements. Continue reading...
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AMD announces newest line of processors: AMD Ryzen 6000 Series for mobile
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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AMD unveiled its newest line of processors, the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors for mobile. AMD also brings its “Zen 3+” core architecture together with AMD RDNA2 integrated graphics for the first time with the full lineup of new AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors. And for the first time in a business notebook, AMD integrated the Microsoft Pluton Security Processor within AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series, for continuous protection of user identity, data and apps – such as Microsoft Teams – on new Windows 11 PCs. Find out more about these and other AMD announcements. Continue reading...
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Minecraft new year’s celebration adds free Doggie Daycare map
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Minecraft's new year's celebration is well underway, and on Tuesday the team added a new free map. "Doggie Daycare (by Razzleberries in partnership with Dogtopia) is the puppy paradise of your dreams," Sofia Dankis writes on Minecraft.net. "You have been entrusted with the family business, a doggie daycare. Take care of both the business and your newfound furry friends. Hire staff and discover over 16 breeds of dogs! There are four mini-games for you to play, but don’t forget to pamper the pups!" Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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Sea of Thieves fans: Toast the passing of another year with Grogmanay
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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From Dec. 27 to Jan. 11, Sea of Thieves players can grab a grog (OK, three) and unlock unique cosmetics and more as part of Grogmanay. "For this year’s event, the Bilge Rats want the cheer to flow liberally so they’re offering rewards to pirates who complete Challenges while sufficiently lubricated with grog," says a post on SeaOfThieves.com. "Larinna’s also got a special Voyage leading to a cache of Bilge Rat-inspired fireworks – talk about capping things off with a bang!" Head over to SeaOfThieves.com to find out how it all works. Continue reading...
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Howl of the Wild map comes to Minecraft as part of new year’s celebration
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Minecraft's New Year's celebration continues with the introduction of the free Howl of the Wild map. The latest map from Mithey, "Howl of the Wild transforms you into a lone wolf, navigating through a magical forest filled with puzzles to solve, areas to explore and unlikely companions to team up with," says Sofia Dankis in a post on Minecraft.net. "This ambient adventure challenges you to collect, explore and solve problems creatively while you take in the beautiful views." Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more, download the new map and check out Dankis' interview with Mithey. Continue reading...
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Windows Wednesday
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Hey everyone! We have an exciting new web show planned to launch next year called Windows Wednesday that we’d love to tell you more about. [HEADING=1]What is Windows Wednesday?[/HEADING] Windows Wednesday is a weekly 30-minute live web show where we’ll talk about anything related to Windows. We’ll invite subject matter experts to talk about their tools and features, deliver live demos, and help answer any questions you may have! Some topics we’ll be covering include Windows Terminal, Windows Subsystem for Linux, Windows Sounds, PowerToys, and Fonts, just to name a few. We would love to invite those of you who have products or tools on Windows to be guests on th…
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Minecraft New Year’s celebration begins: Sale starts Dec. 21
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The Minecraft team has announced that its New Year’s Celebration is now officially in session. "Go! Rejoice! Check out Minecraft Marketplace, try on some skins, play the maps and have fun – in whatever order you like," Sofia Dankis declared in a post on Minecraft.net. Throughout the celebration, Minecraft will also be releasing free maps for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Minecraft: Java Edition, as well as daily free Character Creator items that start dropping on Dec. 21. You can find the Bedrock: Edition maps in Minecraft Marketplace, along with a sale that will take place between Dec. 21 and Jan. 4. It will include giveaways, items at 33% off and daily doorbusters at 7…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22523
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22523 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] ARM64 PCs will be offered this build. We are providing ISOs for this build which can be downloaded here. This will be our final flight for the holidays. See you in 2022! [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] We have rolled out snap groups in ALT + TAB and Task View just like when you hover open apps on the taskbar, and you see them there, to all Insiders in the Dev Channel. When File Explorer is open to This PC, the add media server and (if appropriate) remove media server option is now available when you click the “…” in…
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Sea of Thieves Festival of Giving is now underway
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Between now and Dec. 27, Sea of Thieves players can take part in the Festival of Giving, where presents are given to generous pirates who share their loot with their fellow freebooters. "During this carnival of the charitable, you can unlock new Wreath of Winter items and earn gold and Seasonal Renown by having other crews hand in your loot," says a post on SeaOfThieves.com. Head over to the post to find out how it all works. Continue reading...
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Windows Terminal as your Default Command Line Experience
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Hey Windows Terminal fans! This month we are delivering a servicing release and the next feature release is scheduled for January, so we figured we’d write a blog post discussing Windows Terminal as the default command line experience on Windows and what our future plans are. [HEADING=1]What is a default terminal?[/HEADING] A default terminal is the terminal emulator that launches by default when opening a command line application. Starting from the dawn of Windows, the default terminal emulator has always been the Windows Console Host, conhost.exe. This means that shells such as Command Prompt and PowerShell have always opened inside the Windows Console Host. Fo…
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Minecraft Dungeons releases first Seasonal Adventure: Cloudy Climb
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The first Seasonal Adventure from Minecraft Dungeons – Cloudy Climb – has arrived, and it's free. "Cloudy Climb – an update all about heights and aiming for the top – contains plenty of new content for climb-enthusiastic adventurers to enjoy: a mysterious tower to explore and test your skills in, the introduction of a new reward track system and many new themed cosmetic items such as skins, pets, flairs, emotes and capes," says a new post on Minecraft.net. "And while there's an option to purchase a second reward track, the update is otherwise completely free." Head over to Minecraft.net for all the details and to watch the launch trailer. Or just boot up Minecraft Dungeon…
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Master Chief returns in updated Minecraft mash-up pack
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Hey Minecraft fans: Mojang Studios and 343 Industries have partnered with 4J Studios to update the Minecraft Master Chief Mash-Up Pack, adding eight new skins, including not one but three Master Chiefs. The dressing room will also receive a delivery of new emotes and Character Creator items, including a free Superintendent Shirt. Head over to Minecraft.net for details. Continue reading...
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A new docuseries, Power On: The Story of Xbox, explores the origins and evolution of Xbox
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Twenty years ago, a small group within Microsoft took on a seemingly audacious ambition at that time: to create a video game console from scratch and take on much more established competitors. Despite many obstacles, Xbox was born. And, over two decades, it became a lasting presence ubiquitous in gaming and pop culture throughout the world. But until now, the full story of those humble beginnings, stops and starts hasn’t been told from a comprehensive inside perspective. “Power On: The Story of Xbox” is a new six-part docuseries that’s streaming for free so anyone can check out that tumultuous journey – hearing directly from those who were there when it all started, some …
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PANTONE Color of the Year for 2022 comes to Windows 11 wallpaper
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The PANTONE Color of the Year for 2022 has been announced: PANTONE 17–3938 Very Peri. The color — a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a violet-red undertone — will now start appearing in Windows 11, Teams, Microsoft Edge, PowerPoint and more, the Microsoft Design team said on Thursday. "Color is a part of every design decision we make here at Microsoft, and we wanted to incorporate this new color into our designs in a way that could inspire people to feel more empowered and creative in their daily endeavors," the team said in a blog post. "Periwinkle blues are special in that they encompass the trusted and dependable qualities of the blues, yet their purple cast makes them…
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Debug memory leaks with the Microsoft Edge Detached Elements tool
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Memory leaks occur when the JavaScript code of an application retains more and more objects in memory that it doesn’t need any longer instead of releasing them for the browser to garbage collect (GC). For long-running apps, small memory leaks of only a few kilobytes can add up to noticeably degrade performance over time. Web developers who use the React framework know that React maintains a virtualized copy of the DOM. Failing to properly unmount components can potentially lead to an application leaking large parts of the virtual DOM. The Microsoft Edge team is very excited to announce the new Detached Elements tool in Microsoft Edge DevTools. It will help you investigate…
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Halo Infinite now available on PC, console and Xbox Game Pass
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Halo Infinite is available now on PC on Windows and Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass, which includes console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta). The game invites you to step inside the armor of the Master Chief, confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced and protect humanity, no matter the cost. Halo Infinite is also the franchise’s most accessible game yet, with free-to-play multiplayer and the full campaign available on day one with Xbox Game Pass. To find out how to get started, head over to Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build will not be offered to ARM64 PCs due to an issue that causes these devices to rollback when attempting to update to this build. We’re working on a fix. This build has several new features for Windows Insiders to try out including Spotlight collection backgrounds, an updated entry point for Widgets with weather, and voice access. We’re making it easier to install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) from the Microsoft Store. This build includes some general changes including updates to the input switcher. We also have a good se…
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Redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 begins 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 the redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. We are very excited to introduce to all of you the redesigned Notepad for Windows 11, which includes a number of changes we think the community will enjoy! First, you will notice a completely updated UI that aligns with the new visual design of Windows 11, including rounded corners, Mica, and more. We know how important Notepad is to so many of your daily workflows, so we designed this modern spin on the classic app to feel fresh, but familiar. [caption id=attachment_175424" align="alignnone" width="785] The redesigned Notepad for W…
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Cloud Site List Management experience for IE mode in Microsoft Edge now generally available
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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With a little over 6 months left until the Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) desktop application retires on June 15, 2022, customers around the world like you are making the transition from the legacy IE11 browser to the more modern and secure Microsoft Edge browser with Internet Explorer (IE) mode. Microsoft Edge gives your organizations—and importantly, your users—a dual engine advantage that supports both legacy and modern websites. In fact, Microsoft Edge is the only browser that offers built-in support for legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications. To help with the transition—and to help manage IE mode moving forward—we’ve been hard at work on new ways to…
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Sea of Thieves Season 5 now available
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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The latest season of Sea of Thieves includes a suite of new tools, features and updates. In Season Five, you can bury your own treasure and light up the sky with fireworks. You’ll also find new ways to immerse yourself in this world, new events and seasonal rewards. Get all the details over at SeaofThieves.com. Continue reading...
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Mexico Civilization comes to Age of Empires III
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The latest release of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition for PC has just arrived, bringing with it new downloadable content, Mexico Civilization, which includes the “Grito de Dolores” historical battle. Also included are unlockable U.S. and Mexico Explorer skins, six new U.S. cards, a new mod rating system and lots of AI improvements. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com for all the details. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a set of improvements that make browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator easier. This build includes a good set of improvements including new layout options for Start, clock and date will now show on secondary monitors, and Settings changes. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 22509[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator is now easier[/HEADING] We have been working on a collection of improvements to web browsing with Microsoft Edge and Narrator. Specifically, typing in edit field…
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November recap includes Game Pass for PC launches, a special offer and performance prediction
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Another busy month has passed for PC gaming at Xbox. More Xbox Game Studio releases came out on day one through Game Pass for PC, including Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta and Football Manager 22. And if you haven’t tried Game Pass for PC yet, you can get the first three months for $1. Finally, Xbox Insiders can find out how to predict how well a game will run on their PCs. Head over to Xbox Wire for a quick recap of anything you might have missed. Continue reading...
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Paint app for Windows 11 update for Windows Insiders brings updated dialogs and more
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out an update to the Paint app for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This update includes a good set of changes and improvements we think the community will enjoy! We have updated the “Edit Color”, “Resize and Skew”, and other dialogs to match the style of the new Windows 11 design and fit in with the new Paint app backdrop. [caption id=attachment_175408" align="alignnone" width="2473] New Edit Color Dialog in Paint.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_175409" align="alignnone" width="2206] New Resize and Skew Dialog in Paint.[/caption] We’ve made additional fixes in this release as well: Shift-click o…
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Caves & Cliffs: Part II update now available
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II is now available on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and more. There's a lot to explore in Part II. The Overworld gets new terrain generation, an increased world height, dripstone caves, lush caves, larger ore veins and candles. For all the details, head over to Minecraft.net. Continue reading...