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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2262 and 22631.2262 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2262 and Build 22631.2262 (KB5029339) to the Beta Channel. IMPORTANT: Due to the bug in the previous Beta Channel flight, the “Check for updates” button does not appear as expected under Settings > Windows Update. As a workaround to get this update immediately, you can open Windows Terminal (or the Run dialog) and enter the USOClient StartInteractiveScan command which will perform the same function as clicking the “Check for updates” button in Windows Update. Note that running the command will not display any output. To confirm that the operation was successful, you can run the comman…
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Keep connected and creative with Dell’s new Windows 11 Inspiron Plus laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Dell’s new Windows 11 Inspiron Plus PC laptops are designed for boosting creativity and connection while providing immersive visuals and crisp audio. With Windows 11, they’ll be able to tap into many features that help them connect faster, be creative and/or productive and bring them closer to what (and who) matters most. The Inspiron 16 Plus features the latest 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processors and optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics for quick photo and video editing. When configured with a GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, it provides access to a powerful suite of NVIDIA Studio tools including Broadcast and Canvas apps. [caption id=attachment_177451" align="aligncenter"…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25197
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25197 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are re-introducing tablet-optimized taskbar and System Tray updates. These changes are beginning to roll out so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will see these changes right away. We are releasing a couple of app updates to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Tablet-optimized taskbar[/HEADING] We’re re-introducing the touch-optimized taskbar that’s designed to make you feel more confident and comfortable using your device as a tablet. Your taskbar will automatically transition to thi…
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Ring in the new year early with Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Celebrate the coming of 2023 in Minecraft Marketplace with free worlds and Character Creator items, plus deals of up to 75% off selected content until Jan. 3. "Each year we try and give back some of the creativity and joy that you, our community puts into Minecraft by showering you with our gratitude – and gifts," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "That’s why we’re stuffing the next five weeks full of fun, freebies and discounts, starting Dec. 20! Come with me for a secret, and a sneak peek of what celebratory delights await you this New Year." Head over to Minecraft.net to watch the video and find out what Minecraft has in store for you to ring in 2023. Continue …
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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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Windows Terminal Preview 1.13 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Welcome to the first Windows Terminal release of 2022! This release will add the new features below to Windows Terminal Preview 1.13 and migrate Windows Terminal to version 1.12, which includes all of the features from this previous blog post. The Windows Terminal 1.12 build will be released through the Windows Insider Program before being delivered to retail versions of Windows. As always, you can install Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal Preview from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub repository. The minimum supported version of Windows 10 for Windows Terminal 1.13+ has been increased from 18362 (19H1) to 19041 (20H1). [HEADING=1]Updated settings UI design…
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From shopping to entertaining, AI-powered Microsoft Edge helps you tackle the holiday season, while preserving the joy of it
by Guest Roger Capriotti- 0 replies
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This time of year can be magical, nostalgic, and joyful. So much time spent with family and friends, celebrating, and making new memories. It is a great time to reflect on what the season is all about, which is spending time with those we love. But let's be honest, it can also be stressful. Most of us keep a growing list of to-dos. There is a lot of pressure to create perfect moments. Not to mention the added stress of rising inflation, and our ever-evolving budget racing to keep up. And with online shopping becoming so prevalent, we are worried about getting a great deal while protecting our sensitive data online. Microsoft Edge is here to help you recapture the essence …
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Play on Motorola’s new Edge smartphones with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Motorola has announced its newest line-up of smartphones: the edge 30 ultra, edge 30 fusion and edge 30 neo. All three provide a new platform for cloud gaming via membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, where you can immerse yourself in hundreds of high-quality games, with new ones being added all the time. Take cloud gaming to the next level with 5G and WiFi connectivity, long-lasting battery life and fast charging speeds up to 125W for uninterrupted gaming sessions. Experience your favorite games in full immersion, combining endless-edge displays that deliver ultra-smooth refresh rates up to 144Hz and powerful stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos sound. Edge 30 ultra is th…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25267
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25267 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes another good set of improvements and fixes for Insiders. Insider Windows 11 Season 2 continues with episode 4 featuring Focus and the tabs in File Explorer in the Windows 11 2022 Update. This will be our last Dev Channel flight for the holidays. We’ll be back with new builds in January 2023! [HEADING=1][Changes and Improvements][/HEADING] [HEADING=2][search on the Taskbar][/HEADING] We are continuing to try out different treatments for how se…
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Test IE mode in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer Driver
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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In collaboration with our friends in the Selenium project, the Microsoft Edge team is excited to announce that you can now test Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer Driver. With just a few changes to an existing test that runs against Internet Explorer, you can get your tests running in Internet Explorer (IE) mode in Edge. By running your tests in IE mode, you will be able to verify that any legacy web content that runs in Internet Explorer will work as expected in IE mode in Microsoft Edge. [HEADING=1]Validate IE mode for legacy websites and apps[/HEADING] IE mode is a feature in Microsoft Edge for organizations that still need Internet Explo…
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In their mission to diversify STEM education, twin brothers use Windows 11
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Twins Miles and Malik George are almost always in sync. They graduated at the top of their high school class as co-valedictorians. At MIT, these bioengineering students embraced and expanded upon their love of science. They were also in multiple diverse groups on campus such as Nu Delta Fraternity, The Standard, and Laureates and Leaders. This last program is dedicated to helping under-represented students get Ph.D.s or M.D./Ph.D.s and has a selective entry process. The two fondly remembered the program as instrumental in shaping their academic careers. They worked with MIT Admissions as Admissions Ambassadors to increase the number of underrepresented students that apply…
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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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Minecraft celebrates the Year of the Tiger with free map and more Feb. 1-7
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The Year of the Tiger has arrived at Minecraft Marketplace. To help you celebrate, between Feb. 1 and Feb. 7 Minecraft will offer Lunar New Year themed packs, a free world by Next Studio and tiger themed items in the Character Creator: a free mask and a free sweater. In the new map – the Legend of Nezha – you can immerse yourself in an ancient tale of immortal heroes and battle as one of the world’s most beloved champions in a mesmeric world. Visit Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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Babylon.js 5.0: Key Engine Advancements – Part 3
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Our mission is to create it one of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple web rendering engines in the world. The latest Babylon.js 5.0 engine packs a ton of new improvements to help you create stunning experiences. [HEADING=2]Unlimited Morph Targets[/HEADING] No matter what you call them, Blend Shapes, Shape Keys, or Morph Targets, Babylon.js 5.0 adds rocket fuel to your ability to use influenced vertex positions. This new feature now gives you literally unlimited amounts of Morph Targets. Want to have a complex animated face with thousands of Morph Targets to get that perfect expression? Now you can, all in the web, all for free! See it in action here: Unlimited Mor…
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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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Babylon.js 5.0: Beyond The Stars – Part 1
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, simple, and aesthetically pleasing web rendering engines in the world. Fueled by our passion to make it completely open and free for everyone. Today is an important milestone for the Babylon.js platform and we are thrilled to announce the launch of the next version of the Babylon.js platform, Babylon.js 5.0. [embed] ]View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zELYw2qEUjI[/embed] Babylon.js 5.0 is quite simply the biggest, boldest, and most ambitious update to the platform to date. From full support of WebGPU, to the ability to deploy experiences across platforms with Native Capabilities, to more tools, features, and improv…
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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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Windows Insiders can now try out an early preview of controller bar
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Windows Insiders can now try out an early preview of a feature called controller bar. Controller bar is a preview of a new view of Xbox Game Bar that provides easy, controller-friendly access to recently played games and game launchers. [caption id=attachment_175627" align="alignnone" width="1024] Invoke the controller bar when you’re not already in a game, by pressing the Xbox button on your controller.[/caption] The controller bar opens when you pair or connect a controller to your Windows 11 PC running the latest Insider Preview build in the Dev and Beta Channels. Your most recently played games and installed game launchers are just a button press away. Invoke the cont…
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.22 Release
by Guest Christopher Nguyen- 0 replies
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Hello friends, we have a new Windows Terminal Preview release! Windows Terminal Preview 1.22 is a large release that contains new features such as Sixel image support (a LARGE community contribution!), Grapheme Cluster Support, the Snippets Pane, Quick Fixes in CMD, and a new Cooked Read popup in CMD to name a few! We are also updating Windows Terminal stable to version 1.21 which will include all of the features from this previous blog post. For those that use Input Method Editor (IME), you will notice that we have improved our IME integration in Windows Terminal 1.21. We strive to make a globally-conscious product, so we’d love to hear your feedback! 皆さん、ぜひ新しい IME In…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22616
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22616 to the Dev and Beta Channels. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We have another build for Windows Insiders that includes a few changes and fixes (including a fix for the “Show hidden icons” flyout in the system tray not appearing for some Windows Insiders). Windows Insiders who like to game on their PCs with an Xbox Controller on the latest Insider Preview builds in the Dev and Beta Channels can try out the new controller bar feature - see this blog post for details. [HEADING=1]REMINDER: Window for switching from Dev Channel to the Beta Channel is closing soon![/HEADING] Now that the De…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27788 to the Canary Channel. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. What’s new with Build 27788 Windows MIDI Services Public Preview We’re excited to release the first in-box public preview of Windows MIDI Services, our complete rewrite of MIDI on Windows with a focus on a great experience for musicians and a strong foundation for future expansion and enhancement. MIDI is the standard, first released in 1983, that is used to synchronize synthesizers and drum machines in almost all modern electronic music. It’s used to record and play back note in…
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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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Reflecting on 20 years of Windows Patch Tuesday
by Guest John Cable, Vice President, Program Management- 0 replies
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This year marks a very important milestone for the history of Microsoft, the Windows product and for greater computing: 20 years of Patch Tuesday updates. With more than 1.4 billion monthly active Windows devices in service, and billions more devices served along the journey of Windows, our goal is to keep users around the world protected and productive. In today’s security climate, our work across the company and greater industry to keep this critical ecosystem secure is more important than ever. And while we also ship bug fixes and other new features via continuous innovation, in the end security is job one. Monthly Patch Tuesday updates serve as a vehicle for just that…
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Save big on back-to-school tech from Microsoft Store
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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With summer in full swing, students and parents are preparing to kick off back-to-school shopping to get ready for the exciting year ahead. We know parents and students are always on the hunt for a great deal, and this year, as inflation continues to rise, parents’ stress over the shopping season has increased by 7% in recent weeks alone. To help families breeze through shopping with confidence, Microsoft Store is offering back-to-school savings – starting July 11 through Sept. 11 – including discounted laptops, PCs and accessories, all supported by an extended price promise and return window. Microsoft Store’s top back-to-school deals and savings include: [HEADING=2]Sa…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.1297 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 26100.1297 (KB5040529) 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. [Lock screen] New! Sports, traffic, and finance content will appear along with weather. To turn on this feature, go to Settings > Perso…