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Part 2 – Babylon.js 6.0: Key Rendering Advancements
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple web rendering engines in the world. The latest Babylon.js 6.0 engine features a ton of new improvements to help you create stunning experiences. [HEADING=2]Fluid Rendering[/HEADING] With Babylon.js 6.0, you can now render fluids! This unlocks some truly breathtaking imagery right in the browser, running at 60fps! Check it out: Babylon.js Playground Learn more here: Fluid Rendering Demos | Babylon.js Documentation [HEADING=2]Screen Space Reflections v2[/HEADING] Beautiful rendering advancements don’t stop there, however. This new version of Babylon.js also brings a completely updated screen spac…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22631.4825 (KB5050092) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, 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. Gradual rollout 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. [Taskbar] New! This update improves the previews t…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1340 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1340 (KB5040557) to the Dev Channel. This update is delivered in a format that offers a preview of enhancements to servicing technology on Windows 11, version 24H2. To learn more, see Introducing Windows 11 checkpoint cumulative updates. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 via an enablement package (Build 26120.xxxx). For Insiders in the Dev 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 v…
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The holiday season is in full swing, and we know it can be a busy time. To help make your festivities even brighter, and check items off your to-do list, we are excited to share new Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs that may be exactly the gift you’re looking to give or receive. A Windows 11 PC for everyone Windows 11 PCs offer peace of mind with world-class security, the performance you need for your busy lifestyle – no matter work or play – and provide the right tools to help spark creativity and boost productivity. And opting for a new Copilot+ PC supercharges your Windows 11 experience with the fastest, most intelligent, most secure Windows PCs ever. With innovative AI-enab…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1631 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 22621.1631 (KB5025305) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: [ADDED] New! This update adds a new toggle control on the Settings > Windows Update page. When you turn it on, your device will opt in to receive future non-security updates as soon as they are available. For commercial customers, the toggle is disabled by default. New! This update changes firewall settings. You can now configure application group rules. New! This update adds animations to a few icons on the Widgets taskbar button. These animation…
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Bringing you closer to what you love with new experiences in Windows 11
by Guest Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Windows +- 0 replies
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As the PC continues to play a more meaningful role in our lives, we will continue to evolve Windows 11 as a connection point between people, ideas and creations. Today, we’re excited to announce new experiences for Windows 11 are starting to become available, including an Amazon Appstore preview available in the U.S., Taskbar improvements and two redesigned apps: Media Player and Notepad. We can’t wait to see what you do with them. [HEADING=1]Enjoy the Amazon Appstore Preview featuring select Android™ apps and games in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11[/HEADING] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6SpHPF40Ik View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6SpHPF40Ik Windows has …
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4800 (KB5050085) 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. Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on* [Widgets] In thi…
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Nominations for the 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards are now open
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards, a testament to our continued commitment to honor and celebrate developers for their exceptional quality, creativity and originality of Windows apps and games. Whether you're a developer or a fan of a fantastic app, we invite you to submit your nomination. If you don’t have your app on Microsoft Store yet, it’s not too late! Publish your app by Sept. 15, 2024, and participate in the awards to compete for incredible prizes, like Surface Pro Limited Edition Copilot+ PCs*. The Microsoft Store offers developers a unique opportunity to reach a vast audience of over a billion Windows users. By distributing your…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. If you miss this month’s Windows Insider webcast featuring the Phone Link team, you can watch it on demand here: Windows Insider Webcast | April 2023. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][start menu][/HEADING] We are trying out a recommendation in the Start menu to quickly access the release notes for Windows Insider Preview builds. Insiders can click the recommendation in Start where it will open this blog post for Build 23440 to learn about all the changes and improvements i…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5435 (KB5050081) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements (items bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented): [Calendar] New! Stay informed and informed with the new calendar. See the weather forecast and learn about the holidays and events that are coming up. [Mail] New! You now have the new Outlook for Windows app as the free default mail app. A new app icon appears on the Start menu. If you have pinned the former mail app to the taskbar, the new icon replaces the pi…
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COMPUTEX 2022: Nicole Dezen and Panos Panay reflect on how Windows 11 empowers a hybrid world
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At COMPUTEX 2022 TAIPEI, the global leading technology trade show, Nicole Dezen and Panos Panay took the virtual stage May 23 to reflect on the ways Windows 11 PCs have transformed how people work, play, learn and connect since its launch last year. In this new era of the PC, they discuss key features designed to empower customers in hybrid environments. They also talk about the important role Microsoft’s partner ecosystem plays in innovating new secure, collaborative and productive devices that help people and organizations achieve more. Check out the video below to find out how Windows 11 creates opportunity for every partner and business. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23560 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23560 to the Dev Channel. There will not be a SDK for this build. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Copilot in Windows*][/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out the ability to use Copilot in Windows with ALT + TAB. Using the ALT + TAB hotkey now displays the thumbnail preview for Copilot in Windows among the other thumbnail previews of open windows, which you can switch between by pressing Tab. [uPDATE] This change does not change the ALT + TAB experience in Windows 11. Copilot only shows in ALT + TAB if Copilot is invoked from the taskbar. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADIN…
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25346
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25346 to the Canary Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. If you miss this month’s Windows Insider webcast featuring the Phone Link team, you can watch it on demand here: Windows Insider Webcast | April 2023. REMINDER: As builds released to the Canary Channel are “hot off the presses,” we will offer limited documentation for builds flighted to the Canary Channel (no known issues for example), but we will not publish a blog post for every flight – only when new features are available in a build. And like the previous Canary Channel build, this build has a …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] The build includes changes to SMB authentication rate limiter behavior. We’ve got a few changes and improves including making the updated “Open with” dialog available to all Insiders in the Dev Channel, some updates for Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) and more. This build also includes a set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. We also added a new known issue for a bug we’re investigating that is impacting a subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel from updating to the latest builds. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADIN…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1350 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1350 (KB5041871) to the Dev Channel. This update is delivered in a format that offers a preview of enhancements to servicing technology on Windows 11, version 24H2. To learn more, see Introducing Windows 11 checkpoint cumulative updates. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 via an enablement package (Build 26120.xxxx). For Insiders in the Dev 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 v…
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Dev Drive: Performance, Security and Control for Developers
by Guest Bridget Tueffers- 0 replies
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We are excited to introduce Dev Drive! A new storage volume optimized for developer workloads that delivers performance, security, and control. Dev Drive is built on the Resilient File System (ReFS) and combined with the new performance mode capability of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, provides up to 30% better performance for overall build times compared to current, in-market Windows 11 (22H2). [HEADING=2]Performance and Security [/HEADING] We received feedback from developers that slow file io performance was disruptive to their workflow. In response, we analyzed the file system to understand where the bottlenecks were. Benchmarks were created across multiple end-to-en…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.601 and 22622.601
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.601 and Build 22622.601 (KB5017384) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.601 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.601 = New features off by default. As a reminder, Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.xxxx) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22622.xxx). [HEADING=1]Fixes for BOTH Build 22621.601 & Build 22622.601[/HEADING] We fixed the issue where clicking the network icon on the Lock screen would not work and would crash the Lock screen. We updated the start date f…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4010 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4010 (KB5041869) 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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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 23471
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23471 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23471[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Add Phone Photos in File Explorer Gallery[/HEADING] Accessing your phone’s camera roll from your PC is an important everyday task that is now easier with File Explorer Gallery. There is a new button in the Command Bar titled “Add Phone Photos” that will help with setting up your PC to be ready to show these photos in Gallery. Clicking this button today will open a URL with a QR code that you can scan with your phone to get started. [caption id=attachment_176313" align="alignnone" width="905] Add Phone Photos…
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Public Preview : Improve Win32 app security via app isolation
by Guest David Weston, Vice President Enterprise and OS- 0 replies
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We are thrilled to announce the public preview launch of Win32 app isolation. This blog post provides an overview of the topic. To learn more about the developer experience and engage with the team, please visit our GitHub page. It is worth noting that Win32 app isolation is an addition to the family of existing Windows sandbox options, such as Windows Sandbox and Microsoft Defender Application Guard. While these options are based on virtualization based security, Win32 app isolation is built on the foundation of AppContainers (and more). AppContainers are specifically designed to encapsulate and restrict the execution of processes, helping to ensure they operate with lim…
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PR Stunt Carnival now underway in Forza Horizon 5 Series 5 Update
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The Horizon Rush Takeover has begun. For the next four weeks, the Horizon Stadium in the Forza Horizon 5 Series 5 Update is transformed into a Stunt Park featuring ramps, drift zones, loops and smashables. “To celebrate the PR Stunt Carnival, every week in Series 5 we’ll be adding four new PR Stunts – one of each type: Speed Zone, Danger Sign, Trailblazer and Speed Trap – for a total of 16 new PR Stunts,” writes Alan Walsh on Forzamotorsport.net. “The Speed Zones will be added permanently, while the others are only available to complete in Series 5 and will feature a special icon to distinguish them from existing PR Stunts.” Head over to Forzamotorsport.net to find out mo…
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Tech Trends: Windows PCs help Microsoft meet its commitments to sustainability
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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When consumers are choosing PCs to buy, they’re looking not only at the device itself, but also at its environmental impact. Check out the latest episode of “Tech Trends” below, which takes a look at how Microsoft and its Windows 11 device partners are addressing sustainability objectives throughout the design, use and end-of-life management of PCs. “As an ecosystem, Microsoft is focused on achieving consistent sustainability targets across our devices,” explains Katie Mincin, who helps lead Microsoft’s sustainability efforts with its device partners, in the video. “Microsoft has identified six specific ecosystem wide objectives to address with our device partners. These …
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Making the everyday easier with new experiences available in Windows 11
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Today, we are excited to announce the availability of new features in Windows 11 along with some exciting new experiences to help you be your most productive and creative, while also having fun. Announced in September, these new features and experiences begin to be available today and are a continuation of our commitment and journey to deliver continuous innovation in Windows to inspire and empower you. It’s been an energizing few weeks for Windows with the launch of the Windows 11 2022 Update in 190+ countries around the world and our announcement just last week of new Surface devices. At the event, the team enjoyed showing you how Windows 11 comes to life on the new dev…