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Customize page colors & scrollbars in Edge to improve browsing & accessibility
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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We're excited to introduce two new settings in Microsoft Edge that aim to enhance your web browsing experience and the accessibility of the websites you visit: Page colors and Turn off custom scrollbars. These new features provide greater control over the appearance and accessibility of web pages, making your time online more comfortable and personalized. [HEADING=1]Enhance your web experience with Page colors[/HEADING] Do you have trouble reading web pages due to their color schemes? Is the text too bright or too dark? Do links blend into the background? Or perhaps you want to change the way your browser looks. If so, try the new Page colors feature in Microsoft Edge. …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4435 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4435 (KB5044377) 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2130 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2130 (KB5044400)) 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4371 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4371 (KB504498) 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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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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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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Holidays start with Microsoft Store
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to enjoy seasonal treats, hang up festive decorations and relive childhood classics. Yet, alongside the joy, there’s the ever-growing to-do list: finding recipes for meals, managing budgets, planning holiday gatherings and so much more. The season is about togetherness and connection, and whether it’s helping to bring traditions to life or tackling tasks, so you have time to enjoy festivities, Microsoft Store is here to support you. From Surface laptops and Xbox consoles and accessories to movies, TV shows and gift cards – we make shopping simple and stress-free. For early savings on the season’s hottest tech, shop today…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.5070 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 19045.5070 (KB5045594) 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]For Windows Insiders on Windows 10 in the Beta Channel, we’re beginning to roll out the following improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][settings][/HEADING] Under Settings > System > About, you will now find a refreshed experienc…
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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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2122 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2122 (KB5044374) 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 22631.4387 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 22631.4387 (KB5044380) 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. [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 d…
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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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AMD’s new Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series powers Copilot+ PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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AMD has announced its third generation commercial AI mobile processors, designed specifically to transform business productivity and power Copilot+ PCs. Microsoft recently announced continued AI innovations coming to Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, such as Recall (Preview), Click to Do (Preview) and improved Windows Search. The new Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors deliver industry-leading AI compute, with three times the AI performance of previous generations to easily handle everyday workloads. Enabled with AMD PRO Technologies, the Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors offer robust security and manageability features designed to streamline IT operations. OEM partners incl…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27723 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27723 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][General][/HEADING] [REMINDER] Insider Preview Build Expiration: The expiration date for Insider Preview builds flighted to the Canary Channel has been updated to 9/15/2025 starting with Build 27695. Please make sure you are updated to the latest build in the Canary Channel. [HEADING=2][search on the Taskbar][/HEADING] We are beginning to roll out the ability to share local files directly from within the search resul…
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PC gamers: Xbox Wire’s survival guide to newly released Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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PC and Xbox gamers who are enjoying Diablo IV can now play the next chapter of the dark world of Sanctuary through the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Chelsea Leah, editor of Blizzard Global Communications, has created a survival guide to help you venture into the lands of Nahantu, learn about your Spiritborn animal guardian spirits and Merceneray companions and get up to speed on The Dark Citadel, Kurast Undercity and more. Get all the details over at Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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Passkeys on Windows: Authenticate seamlessly with passkey providers
by Guest Katharine Holdsworth- 0 replies
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Passkeys on Windows just got easier! As part of Microsoft’s vision for a passwordless future we are working to make passkeys on Windows simple and intuitive. Passkeys are safer and easier to use than passwords, which are vulnerable to phishing and data breaches. That is why, in support of a passwordless future, we partnered in the FIDO alliance with other platforms in supporting passkeys. As part of our cross-industry commitment, we launched new native support for cross-device authentication and an updated experience to help users along the journey from website to platform. Continuing that journey at Authenticate 2024 we are introducing the following, which will be availa…
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Limited Preview of Privacy-Preserving Ads API coming to Microsoft Edge
by Guest Brandon Maslen- 0 replies
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Earlier this year, we announced a new privacy-preserving ads API coming to Microsoft Edge. The Ad Selection API is intended to enable the web ecosystem to leverage privacy-preserving approaches to support key advertising use cases—even when unpartitioned 3rd-party cookies are not available. Today, we're happy to announce a limited, developer opt-in, preview of the Ad Selection API. This preview facilitates early developer testing and feedback with the goal of enabling users to have more private browsing experiences while providing an effective solution for the web advertising ecosystem. This preview is only available in limited regions right now and excludes European Econ…
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Passkeys on Windows just got easier! As part of Microsoft’s vision for a passwordless future we are working to make passkeys on Windows simple and intuitive. Passkeys are safer and easier to use than passwords, which are vulnerable to phishing and data breaches. That is why, in support of a passwordless future, we partnered in the FIDO alliance with other platforms in supporting passkeys. As part of our cross-industry commitment, we launched new native support for cross-device authentication and an updated experience to help users along the journey from website to platform. Continuing that journey at Authenticate 2024 we are introducing the following, which will be availa…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1930 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4300 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4300 (KB5044386) 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27718 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27718 to the Canary Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] [REMINDER] Insider Preview Build Expiration: The expiration date for Insider Preview builds flighted to the Canary Channel has been updated to 9/15/2025 starting with Build 27695. Please make sure you are updated to the latest build in the Canary Channel. [HEADING=2][Lock screen][/HEADING] We have updated the Lock screen so that t…
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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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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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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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Enhancing the security of Microsoft Edge extensions with the new Publish API
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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As part of our commitment to continuously improve our security methods and practices, we are excited to introduce changes to the Publish API for Edge extensions developers. These changes are part of the Microsoft Secure Future Initiative and are designed to enhance the security of your extensions and streamline the extension publishing process. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the key security capabilities introduced with the new Publish API, how it differs from the current API, and how extension developers can easily opt-in to and use the new experience. [HEADING=1]Key security enhancements[/HEADING] The new Publish API delivers the following key enhancements:…