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The Magic Kingdom comes to Minecraft
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom has come to Minecraft. Just like the real park in Orlando, Florida, the Minecraft x Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Adventure DLC map is large and varied. Filled to the brim with familiar Disney and Pixar faces, iconic attractions and magical scenery, the map includes fan-favorite attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain and more. For all the details and images, head over to Minecraft.net. Continue reading...
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.1379 / 19043.1379 to Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Build 19044.1379 (21H2) / Build 19044.1379 (21H1) (KB5007253) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10. This update includes the improvements: We fixed an issue that affects the opening of the SearchFilterHost.exe process. We fixed an issue that causes searchindexer.exe to keep handles to the per user search database in the path below after you sign out: “C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\\” As a result, searchindexer.exe stops working and duplicate profile names are created. We added support for the cancellation of daylight savings time for the Republic of…
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New Media Player 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 new Media Player for Windows 11 to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. We designed the new Media Player to make listening to and watching your multimedia content more enjoyable on Windows 11, and we’re really excited to introduce it to all of you! Media Player beautifully showcases your local music and video collections and compliments the new look and feel of Windows 11. [caption id=attachment_175385" align="alignnone" width="3840] The all-new Media Player designed to make listening to and watching your multimedia content more enjoyable on Windows 11.[/caption] At the heart of Media Player is a full-fea…
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How to get the Windows 10 November 2021 Update
by Guest John Cable, Vice President, Program Management- 0 replies
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Today marks the beginning of the Windows 10 November 2021 Update availability. We continue to listen to customer feedback to adapt Windows to meet your needs as part of our ongoing support for Windows 10, and have scoped the November 2021 Update to focus on productivity, management and security. Today, I’m sharing how we will deliver the November 2021 Update, how to get it, details on the revised Windows 10 update release cadence including the new Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) edition, and some positive news on the pace of the Windows 11 rollout. [HEADING=2]Our approach to update availability and rollout[/HEADING] Hybrid and remote environments for worki…
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Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta now available for everyone
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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As a thank you to the Xbox community for 20 years of support, 343 Industries has launched the free-to-play Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta and Season 1 three weeks early, available starting now for all players on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It will also be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming later on Monday. Players can enjoy the Season 1 content including all maps, core modes, Academy features and Battle Pass, and all of their progress carries over into the full Halo Infinite launch on Dec. 8. Head over to Xbox Wire for details. Continue reading...
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.346 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 22000.346 (KB5007262) to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue that affects the Appx PowerShell cmdlet functionality on PowerShell 7.1 and later. We fixed an issue that causes some users to see an unexpected “bad image” error message dialog at startup. We fixed an issue that causes searchindexer.exe to stop responding during a dismount operation in the remote desktop environment. We fixed an issue that affects the opening of the SearchFilterHost.exe process. We added support for the cancellation of daylight savings ti…
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New custom Windows 11 desktop wallpaper helps you celebrate the upcoming holidays
by Guest Windows Blog Team- 0 replies
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The holidays are a whirlwind of activity, joy, color and connection—all that energy can be the spark for endless inspiration. Windows 11, designed to bring you closer to what you love, empower your productivity and inspire your creativity, has the tools for creators of all kinds to put their personal stamp on the season. The devices we use daily to connect, work, shop, create and relax are a perfect place to begin. [caption id=attachment_176540" align="alignright" width="200] Kervin Brisseaux[/caption] Taking inspiration from a variety of sources is a way of life for artist Kervin Brisseaux. Brisseaux, a Haitian American creative director who lives in New York City, combi…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22499
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22499 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are beginning to roll out the ability to quickly share the content from open app windows directly from your taskbar to your meeting calls starting with Microsoft Teams. You asked and we listened! Clock app now supports signing in with Microsoft work and school accounts. Hope the focus sessions feature will help you focus and be productive! You will need version 11.2110.32.0 and higher. We are making the ISOs available for Build 22499 to download here. We are beginning to roll out the “Shipped Windows 11” badges to Insiders in Feedba…
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Aerosoft CRJ 900/1000 comes to Microsoft Flight Simulator
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Flying commuter aircraft is an intensive endeavor in both the real and virtual worlds. One famous example is the Bombardier (nowadays Mitsubishi) CRJ line that carries 50 to 100 passengers. Now available to Microsoft Flight Simulator players on PC, Xbox and with Xbox Game Pass, the new CRJ can be found in the simulator marketplace. Head over to Xbox Wire to watch the video and find details about the aircraft and flying experience. Continue reading...
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Marine conservationist aims to raise awareness through technology
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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As a child growing up in Arizona, Carissa Cabrera loved being outside. She’d go to parks with her sister and other neighborhood kids until the streetlights turned on. As she got older, she’d take swimming lessons and go to California beaches with her family – her first exposure to the ocean, which would become the focus of her life’s work. “I think that's where the fascination started,” says Cabrera, 27, a marine conservation biologist now based in Hawaii. But as a teen, it was an award-winning documentary that she watched for an AP English assignment that set her on her current path. “I know a lot of people get to marine biology without that distinct aha moment, but that…
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Football Manager 2022 now available with Xbox Game Pass
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Both Football Manager 2022 and Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition are available now with Xbox Game Pass. Members can immerse themselves in Football Manager 2022, which puts you in control of forging a path to the top of the game, meeting the expectations of owners and handling the scrutiny of the media along the way. Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition is available with both Xbox Game Pass for PC and Game Pass for Console. Head over to Xbox Wire for details, images and to watch the trailer. Continue reading...
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Introducing Windows 11 SE and devices to support K-8 classrooms
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 1 reply
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Microsoft introduced on Tuesday Windows 11 SE, built specifically to support the K-8 classroom, and announced an ecosystem of Windows 11 SE devices. The devices include the new Surface Laptop SE, custom built for students and starting at $249, as well as devices coming from Acer, ASUS, Dell, Dynabook, Fujitsu, HP, JP-IK, Lenovo and Positivo, powered by Intel and AMD. “We have heard from educators that they need options that are simpler, secure and work on more affordable devices,” says Paige Johnson, vice president of Education Marketing, in a blog post. “This expanded portfolio complements our current Windows 11 devices for learning, providing even more choices for schoo…
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Connecting USB devices to WSL
by Guest Ben McMorran- 0 replies
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I’m a software engineer building tooling for Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code to support C++ embedded device development. These physical devices typically connect to a computer over USB, but we discovered we couldn’t use WSL to test our tools on Linux because it does not support USB. We weren’t alone — support for connecting physical USB devices to WSL is highly requested by the community as well. While this functionality is still not natively available in WSL, I’m excited to announce that our summer intern, Nelson Daniel Troncoso Aldas, contributed changes to the open-source usbipd-win project to enable common developer USB scenarios like flashing an Arduino or ac…
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OneAPI/L0, OpenVINO and OpenCL coming to the Windows Subsystem for Linux for Intel GPUs
by Guest Steve Pronovost- 0 replies
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We are happy to announce, that in partnership with Intel, we are bringing support for hardware accelerated OneAPI/L0, OpenVINO and OpenCL on Intel GPUs to the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Support for these APIs in WSL further increases the choices of compute APIs available to developers and ensures the best performance and functionality can be achieved on Intel GPU platforms. These enable Windows developers targeting applications or containers running on Linux to develop and test their workload locally on their Windows PC at near native performance using the tools and APIs they are used to. Hardware acceleration for these APIs is available for both Windows 11 …
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Free Character Creator items now available for fashion-conscious Minecrafters
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Hey Minecraft fans: are you in the mood for a pink blouse, chain bracelets and creeper face mask? Or maybe a ragged scarf and brown boots? You’re in luck; different tops, bottoms, outerwear, gloves, accessories and footwear are now available for you to mix and match thanks to a slew of free Items that just dropped in the Character Creator dressing room. Head over to Mincraft.net to find out how to get your virtual hands on the new items. Continue reading...
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Introducing Windows 11 SE and devices to support K-8 classrooms
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The post Introducing Windows 11 SE and devices to support K-8 classrooms appeared first on Windows Blog. Continue reading...
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Teachers use tech to open ‘a whole new world’ for kids with different needs
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Lots of kids face especially tough challenges in school – whether it’s due to neurodiversity, physical disabilities or the challenges of poverty. A new feature story from the Microsoft Stories team describes how teachers are finding that tech tools can be used as leveling blocks to help address many of the different kinds of inequity in schools. Introduced on Tuesday, the new edition of the Windows 11 operating system, Windows 11 SE, and the lower-cost devices it supports, such as the Surface Laptop SE and others from Microsoft partners, join a range of learning technology aimed at helping educators give students the individualized support they need to succeed. Head over …
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Forza Horizon 5 now available on PC, Xbox consoles and with Xbox Game Pass
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Forza Horizon 5 is available now on PC on Windows and Steam, Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass including console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta). You can download the game today and choose from the following bundles: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition or Premium Edition. Head over to Xbox Wire for details on the bundles, images from the game’s action in the ever-evolving landscape of Mexico, and to view the trailer. Continue reading...
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Releasing Windows 11 KB5008295 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 KB5008295 to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed a known issue that might prevent some users from opening or using certain built-in Windows apps or parts of some built-in apps. This issue occurs because of a Microsoft digital certificate that expired October 31, 2021. This issue might affect the following applications: Snipping Tool Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, and Emoji Panel Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI) Getting started and Tips [*]We fixed a known issue that prevents the Start menu and Settings app from openin…
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PC gaming recap for October includes Windows 11, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Age of Empires IV and more
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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October was a big month for PC gaming, and a recap at Xbox Wire goes over the news, updates and releases that made it so significant for keyboard warriors. Among the headlines: the launches of Age of Empires IV and Back 4 Blood – as well as many others through Xbox Game Pass for PC; the availability of the Minecraft PC Bundle; and the updates that came with Windows 11 that can make your games look and run better than ever. Head over to Xbox Wire to get all the details. Continue reading...
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Total War: Warhammer III will launch with Game Pass for PC on Feb. 17
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Total War: Warhammer III is coming Feb. 17, and will bring its massive Warhammer Fantasy armies to Game Pass for PC on day one. The release will usher in the first Games Workshop and Creative Assembly strategy series title to come to Game Pass for PC. It’s also a conclusion to the story the series has been marching toward for the last five years. “This will be undoubtably be the biggest and best Total War: Warhammer game ever,” says Creative Assembly’s Ben Barrett in a post on Xbox Wire, “featuring six factions, nine unique legendary lords and endless replayability.” Head over to Xbox Wire for details and images from the upcoming title. Continue reading...
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Previewing Citations in Microsoft Edge
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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When researching a project, students often start by searching online. They scour the internet collecting statistics, figures, and other information to craft and refine their theses. Ideally, students cite their sources as they find them during research. The reality though, is often quite different. Citing sources for research is a common pain point for students; managing a multitude of research references and sources is no easy task, let alone translating them to proper citation formats like APA, MLA, and Chicago. When left as an afterthought, it can be harder to backtrack and find sources, or to format citations correctly. The new “Citations” feature in Microsoft Edge—no…
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Early access begins Nov. 5 for Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition; preload today
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition launches in early access starting tomorrow, Nov. 5, at midnight local time. Premium Edition owners can preload Forza Horizon 5 today and explore the open world of Mexico ahead of global launch on Nov. 9. In addition to early access, the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition and Premium Add-ons Bundle on Xbox or Windows PCs include the Welcome Pack, Car Pass, VIP Membership and two game expansions when they become available. Head over to Xbox Wire for details, and to check out the newly released launch trailer celebrating the game’s release. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22494
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22494 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are beginning to roll out the ability to mute or unmute your microphone from the Taskbar starting with Microsoft Teams. This build includes a good set of fixes for some impactful bugs but also adds a few known issues. Please read the fixes and known issues sections below! [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 22494[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Easily mute and unmute your microphone directly from your taskbar during a Microsoft Teams call[/HEADING] No more awkward or embarrassing moments when you forget to unmute or mute your microphone. Startin…
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ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED aims to be the one device you need for work and entertainment
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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If you’re looking for a Windows 11 laptop that you can use for both work and play, ASUS has a great option to consider: its new Vivobook 13 Slate OLED. This 2-in-1 device is a detachable that has a 13.3-inch OLED Dolby Vision touchscreen with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Corning Gorilla Glass covers this super-bright and responsive 550-nit touchscreen for viewers to enjoy a cinematic experience with Dolby Atmos audio. Dive deep into your films and TV shows with this PC’s impressive detail, brighter highlights and intense blacks. The ultrawide 100% DCI-P3 color gamut ensures vivid colors and is PANTONE Validated for professional-grade color accuracy. It also has a fast …