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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3936 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3936 (KB5040535) 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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Microsoft Photos introduces even more AI editing capabilities with Microsoft Designer
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Today, Microsoft Photos is introducing an even closer integration with Microsoft Designer, so you can stay in the flow, using AI to edit photos, all within the Photos app. This update is available on Windows 11 and starting to roll out across all Insider Channels today. [HEADING=1]Microsoft Photos integrates AI editing with Designer[/HEADING] The Photos app is offering a new way to edit and customize your images with Designer and the power of AI. We have improved the user experience - from loading a separate webpage to now offering a fully integrated Designer image editing experience that lets you easily edit photos like an expert - all without l…
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Save big this year with Microsoft on back-to-school tech essentials
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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Ready or not, back-to-school season is here! Start the school year off right with a new device to power learning this school year and beyond. Microsoft Store is here to help students and parents alike with next-level, back-to-school savings running Jul. 16 – Sept. 10, 2024. To help you shop with peace of mind, Microsoft Store offers flexible payment plans, free shipping, and an extended 60-day price protection and return window. [HEADING=2]Microsoft Store’s top back-to-school savings include:[/HEADING] Bundle and save with a Surface Laptop and Surface Pro: When you purchase a Surface Laptop or Surface Pro device, including the new Copilot+ PCs and Microsoft Store-exclu…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1252 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1252 (KB5038603) 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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Devices hit the market with new AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series chips
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Recently at Computex, AMD announced its new AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, designed to unlock new AI experiences for PCs. New Windows 11 PCs powered by Ryzen AI 300 will be eligible to receive free updates to run Copilot+ PC experiences when available1. After the updates are available, you will be able to experience the unique AI powered features available on Copilot+ PCs, the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built. Powered by silicon running at over 40 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second), they are designed to accelerate your productivity and creativity with the latest AI tools. There’s Cocreator2, which enables you to create artwork from text prompts. And there’s L…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3930 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3930 (KB5040550) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will 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 your de…
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Local AI on Windows: Explaining the Audio Editor app sample
by Guest Zachary Teutsch- 0 replies
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Building Windows apps that leverage on-device AI models can seem like a daunting task - there's a lot of work that goes into defining your use case, choosing and tuning the right models, and refining the logic surrounding the models. While there's no quick and easy path to learning the ins and outs of AI on Windows, we are going to breakdown an application sample that was showcased at Build to help you see how on-device models can be leveraged to power up your applications. The sample we will be looking at is an AI-empowered Audio Editor, built with WinUI3 and WinAppSDK. The application functionality itself is minimal, but provides a good framework to showcase the AI port…
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Releasing Windows 11 Builds 22621.3951 and 22631.3951 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 22621.3951 and 22631.3951 (KB5040527) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2 (Build 22621) and version 23H2 (Build 22631). This update includes the following features and improvements (note that items with an asterisk (*) are gradually rolling out) and items bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented: [Notification for Windows Share in China] * New! For nearby sharing to work, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must be on. If they are off when you turn on nearby sharing, Windows will ask you to allow them to be turned on. This feature might not be available to all…
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.4713 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 19045.4713 (KB5040525) 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. You can read our announcement for opening the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 10 here. [HEADING=1]For Windows Insiders on Windows 10 in the Beta Channel, we’re beginning to roll out the following improvements [/HEADING] [HEADING=2]…
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Seamless SVG copy-paste on the web
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Today we're announcing support in Microsoft Edge, and Chromium browsers, for SVG files in the Async Clipboard API. This means copying and pasting SVG data across any app that wants to use SVG, whether it's native or web, is now possible. SVG images are a great option for rendering high-quality visuals and graphics on the web. They're space efficient and the image quality isn't affected when resizing the image. But, when it comes to handling SVG image formats in apps, the story is a bit different. Native apps designed to support SVG files work with them seamlessly. For instance, you can copy an SVG file from the Windows explorer and paste it into Microsoft PowerPoint, or …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26252 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26252 to the Canary Channel. Developers, please note that for a short period of time, we will not be releasing an SDK for builds we flight to the Canary Channel. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][Lock screen][/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out Weather and more to your lock screen starting with this build in the Canary Channel. Stay informed and efficient with dynamic updates that bring finance, traffic, and sports to your Lock screen, alongside weather. The card design has been improved with acrylic blur, card size, spacing, and font optimizations. To turn on th…
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Frequently Asked Questions about using AI in Windows apps
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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The post Frequently Asked Questions about using AI in Windows apps appeared first on Windows Blog. Continue reading...
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Beginning to enable a set of new features for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel on Build 26120.961
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, we are beginning to enable the following new features, changes and improvements, and fixes to the Dev Channel for Insiders on Build 26120.961 who have turned ON the toggle (shown in the image below) to get the latest updates as they are available via Settings > Windows Update. We’re starting the enablement of these at a small percentage at first so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel with this toggle turned on will see all these features right away. And some features may show up while others might not just yet. We hope to further expand the enablement of these new features, changes and improvements, and fixes with the next new Dev Channel build.…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26244 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26244 to the Canary Channel. Developers, please note that for a short period of time, we will not be releasing an SDK for builds we flight to the Canary Channel. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running this build on their PCs. [HEADING=2][Windows Backup][/HEADING] If you have both Personalization and Other Windows settings toggled on under Settings > Accounts > Windows backup, many of your sound settings (including chos…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3858 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3858 (KB5039327) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will 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 your de…
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Buy Overwatch 2 skins and support breast cancer research
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Michael Laursen was 8 years old when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. It turned his family’s world upside down. “The image of my mother, weakened by the treatments, is etched in my memory,” writes Laursen, who is now a test analyst for Blizzard Entertainment. He shares more of his personal experience with the disease and its impact on his life in a post on Xbox Wire that he considers a call to action that combines his passion for gaming with the fight against breast cancer. Blizzard has released special charity skins for Overwatch 2, designed for the hero Mercy, who has dedicated her life to helping others. All sales of the limited-edition Pink Mercy skin and …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3790 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3790 (KB5039307) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will 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 your de…
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Previewing for accessing Phone Link features from the Start menu with Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, We are gradually rolling out a new feature, which allows you to use your mobile device directly from the Start menu on your Windows 11 PCs, to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. With this feature, you can stay connected and effortlessly access your mobile device's functionalities right from the Start menu. Key features include: Effortless Connectivity: View your phone's battery status and connectivity right from the Start menu on your Windows 11 PC. Unified Communication: Access your phone messages, calls, and photos directly from Start, ensuring you never miss an important update or moment. Continuity of Experience: Pick up where you left o…
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Viewer and Import Enhancements for Microsoft Photos on Windows 11
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, As part of our ongoing effort to improve your experience with the Microsoft Photos app on Windows 11, we have some exciting updates to share. We listened to your feedback and made some changes to the Viewer and Media Import features that we think you will love. We’re beginning to roll this update out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. Here are some of the highlights of what's new and improved. [HEADING=1]Viewer & Import Enhancements[/HEADING] In this update, the Photos Viewer has been upgraded with a variety of new enhancements that will make your photo viewing more enjoyable and convenient. Easy Access to Key Photos Action…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.994 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 26100.994 (KB5039304) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). This update includes the following features and improvements: This update addresses an issue that affects Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). It fails to verify the policies of some apps. This update addresses an issue that affects WDAC. It reports a certain class of its policies as not active or not authorized. This update addresses an issue that might cause DWM.exe to stop responding. This update brings Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for certain mobile op…
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Dev Home Preview v0.15 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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Welcome to the latest release of Dev Home, where we’ve been working to deliver your top asks. Dev Home is available by default and is open source on GitHub. Let’s dive into what‘s new! [HEADING=1]Machine configuration improvements[/HEADING] The machine configuration tool is intended to help you get your developer machine set up in a snap. We’ve made some improvements to it with additional WinGet DSC integration. You can now generate a configuration file after going through the setup flow and Dev Home will also detect a configuration file in a repo after cloning. We’ve also added a new summary and details view when running configuration files. [HEADING=2]Quickstart Pla…
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More magical experiences from AI-powered Edge to personalize and streamline the way you browse
by Guest Roger Capriotti- 0 replies
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Microsoft Edge is doubling down on our vision as the AI-powered, smarter browser. We keep innovating to make browsing more convenient, fast and fun. For us, AI is not just a trendy word. We are leading the way in using this magical technology for our customers' benefit – with responsibility and customer trust at the forefront. Our mission has always been the same – giving you intuitive, helpful tools and features, so you can have more time for what you love most. Today, we're excited to announce new AI-powered features available in Microsoft Edge that can help you enhance and express your creativity, stay focused, and get more done. Check out our latest features below. […
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26241 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26241 to the Canary Channel. Developers, please note that for a short period of time, we will not be releasing an SDK for builds we flight to the Canary Channel. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running this build on their PCs. [HEADING=2][File Explorer][/HEADING] Drag-and-drop files with your mouse functionality between breadcrumbs is now available in the File Explorer Address Bar – thanks again Insiders that shared feedback …
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Top things to know about Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft Surface, available today at Microsoft.com
by Guest Microsoft Store Team- 0 replies
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Available today, the all-new Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft Surface – Surface Laptop and Surface Pro – are thin, light and beautiful devices that help you do more of what you love. Whether it’s starting a new creative project, connecting with friends and family or pursuing a new business venture, these devices are designed to support your journey. The new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are Copilot+ PCs, which are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs on the market. They are available in four color options at an incredible value, beginning at $999 Estimated Retail Price (ERP) USD on Microsoft.com and the Microsoft Experience Center. Exclusively on Microsoft.com, customers…
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How to unlock new experiences on your Copilot+ PC
by Guest Nicci Trovinger- 0 replies
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Copilot+ PCs are our fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever and are generally available beginning today, June 18. Today, we’re excited to share more information about our new advanced AI experiences that enable you to do things you can’t on any other PC, helping you be more productive, creative and communicate more effectively. These experiences are only available on new Copilot+ PCs. [HEADING=1]Cocreator [/HEADING] [embed] ]View: https://youtu.be/c0AbNwlDgno[/embed] Everyone has an imagination and the ability to be an artist. Now, with Cocreator you can enter a text prompt and start drawing on the Paint canvas, and Cocreator will generate beautiful artwork base…