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We are proud to announce that version 1.6 of the Windows App SDK is now available! Whether you’re looking for the incredible performance boost and footprint reduction of Native AOT support, enhancements for deploying your package, or quality of life improvements for controls like PipsPager and RatingControl, WinAppSDK 1.6 offers a raft of new features, performance boosts and structural changes that enable you to make your native Windows apps better than ever before. The Windows App SDK provides a rich set of APIs and tools to help you build beautiful and fast Windows desktop apps, including any C++ Win32 or C# .NET app. You can harness the modern controls and polish of …
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IFA 2024: ASUS portfolio will include Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Now at IFA, the annual Berlin-based electronics tradeshow, Copilot+ PCs took center stage with Microsoft’s partners, including ASUS, which announced new Copilot+ PCs to their lineup of Zenbook and Vivobook laptops. Customers will begin to see Copilot+ PC experien…
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IFA 2024: Acer expands its Copilot+ PC choices and debuts Intel and AMD-powered Swift laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Now at IFA, the annual Berlin-based electronics tradeshow, Copilot+ PCs took center stage with Microsoft’s partners, including Acer, which expanded its Copilot+ PC lineup and introduced two new Swift 14 AI laptops – giving people the choice between Intel and AMD …
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IFA 2024: Samsung announces Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 and 15-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge Copilot+ PCs
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Now at IFA, the annual Berlin-based electronics tradeshow, Copilot+ PCs took center stage with Microsoft’s partners, including Samsung, which introduced the latest addition to its Copilot+ PC lineup: the Galaxy Book4 Edge, now with a 15.6-inch FHD display that in…
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IFA 2024: Qualcomm expands Snapdragon X Series, bringing Copilot+ PC experiences to mainstream devices
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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In May, Microsoft announced a new category of devices: the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring new silicon with NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences. This reimagining of the PC in its entirety has AI at its center, marking the most significant change to the Windows platform in decades. Now at IFA, the annual Berlin-based electronics tradeshow, Copilot+ PCs took center stage with Microsoft’s partners, including Qualcomm, which made a major announcement ahead of this massive event, introducing its Snapdragon* X Plus 8-core platform, powered by an…
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Unlock business potential with new 5G and Copilot+ PCs from Surface
by Guest Nancie Gaskill, General Manager, Surface- 0 replies
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We are thrilled to announce that the Surface Pro 10 with 5G and our new Copilot+ PCs, Surface Pro, 11th Edition and Surface Laptop, 7th Edition, will be available for business customers later this month. These new devices are meticulously designed to help your employees uncover new opportunities, solve problems faster and create compelling content with cutting-edge AI technology powered by the integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). At Microsoft, we understand that business customers are seeking more choices in silicon to meet their diverse needs. That’s why our lineup of Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices now features Intel Core Ultra and Snapdragon X Elite and Plus…
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Copilot+ PCs expand availability with new AMD and Intel silicon
by Guest Pavan Davuluri- 0 replies
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In May, we announced a new category of devices: Copilot+ PCs. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, featuring a new system architecture designed to deliver best-in-class performance, battery life, and breakthrough AI experiences to help people be more productive, creative and communicate more effectively. Today, marks the next step in our journey as the Copilot+ PC portfolio expands with the introduction of new silicon technology -- AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V series. This growth underscores our commitment to innovation, providing customers with leading AI experiences, fast performance, long battery life, seamless connec…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27695 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27695 to the Canary Channel. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. [HEADING=1]What’s new with Build 27695[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New position for the Widgets entry-point on left-aligned taskbars [/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out a new position for the Widgets entry-point on left-aligned taskbars. The taskbar entry-point will move to the left of the systems tray and will be wider so you can see richer content from Widgets on your taskbar. When you launch the Widgets board, it will fly out from the right side instead of the left side. [caption…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4145 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4145 (KB5041881) 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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DirectML expands NPU support to Copilot+ PCs and WebNN
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AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, enabling new and improved experiences across a variety of scenarios. DirectML empowers developers to bring their AI innovations to Windows and utilize local hardware acceleration to scale across the breadth of Windows devices. Today, we are excited to share how DirectML continues to expand platform support for NPUs on Copilot+ PCs and WebNN. [HEADING=1]DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform[/HEADING] We are thrilled to announce that DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU in the Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform. Copilot+ PCs bring excepti…
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AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, enabling new and improved experiences across a variety of scenarios. DirectML empowers developers to bring their AI innovations to Windows and utilize local hardware acceleration to scale across the breadth of Windows devices. Today, we are excited to share how DirectML continues to expand platform support for NPUs on Copilot+ PCs and WebNN. DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform We are thrilled to announce that DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU in the Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform. Copilot+ PCs bring exceptional performance and en…
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.22 Release
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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 22635.4082 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4082 (KB5041876) 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 to host Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit in September
by Guest Aidan Marcuss- 0 replies
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On Sept. 10, 2024, Microsoft will host a Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit at our Redmond, Washington, headquarters. Microsoft, CrowdStrike and key partners who deliver endpoint security technologies will come together for discussions about improving resiliency and protecting mutual customers’ critical infrastructure. Our objective is to discuss concrete steps we will all take to improve security and resiliency for our joint customers. The CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 presents important lessons for us to apply as an ecosystem. Our discussions will focus on improving security and safe deployment practices, designing systems for resiliency and working together …
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.4842 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 19045.4842 (KB5041582) 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]This update includes the following features and improvements for Windows Insiders in BOTH the Beta and Release Preview Channels[/HEADI…
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Top picks for students: Reliable and durable Windows 11 PCs
by Guest Mark Linton, Vice President, Device Partner Sales- 0 replies
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Nearly half of the 49.6 million public school students in the United States will go back to school from Aug. 14 to 25 according to the Pew Research Center. Additionally, there are millions more headed off to college. While it’s a fun and nostalgic time for many that kicks off a new year of making memories, friends and learning, it’s also a significant retail event as many head to the stores to buy the latest clothes and tech to make their year a success with many stores holding back-to-school sales. As students prepare for the new school year, it's essential to have the right tools to support their learning journey. PCs are an essential learning tool. From accessing onlin…
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Unified Teams app for work, personal and education accounts now available on Windows
by Guest Amit Fulay- 0 replies
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Today, we are sharing that the unified Microsoft Teams experience is now available on Windows 10 and 11. Teams is now a single application, enabling users to seamlessly switch between multiple account types across personal and work. By signing into Teams with a personal email address or phone number, you can connect and collaborate with anyone, anytime -- for free. This update is available now. If you already have Teams installed, your apps will automatically update as part of your regular update cycle. You can also download the new app today. Learn more about this update on the Microsoft Teams blog. Continue reading...
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OMEN 35L debuts at gamescom 2024 as brand’s first customizable gaming PC
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Gamers who want to fine-tune their desktop gaming PC now have another option for customization thanks to the latest from HP: the new OMEN 35L, which debuted at gamescom 2024. This Windows 11 gaming PC comes with a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, for access to hundreds of high-quality games on PC, console and cloud. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. The OMEN 35L incorporates industry standard components, enabling future upgradeability while ensuring strong performance and flexibility. Players can choose between AMD’s Ryzen 7 8700G for personal AI processing or up to Intel Core i7-14700F. The desktop can also handle up to NVIDIA …
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.1586 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 26100.1586 (KB5041865) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 16100). Below is a summary of the new features and improvements included as part of this update. [HEADING=1]Normal rollout[/HEADING] This update includes the following features and improvements that are rolling out as part of this update. Text bolded in brackets indicates the area of the change being documented. [FrameShutdownDelay] The browser ignores its value in the “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main” registry key. [Domain Name System (DNS)] A deadlock occurs in the domain controller (DC) w…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.4108 and 22631.4108 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 22621.4108 and 22631.4108 (KB5041587) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2 (Build 22621) and 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] These 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. [Windows Share] …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4076 (Beta Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4076 (KB5041873) 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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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1542 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1542 (KB5041872) 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. Please note we will not be publishing symbols for this build. 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…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27686 (Canary Channel)
by Guest Amanda Langowski- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27686 to the Canary Channel. If you are joining the Canary Channel on a new Copilot+ PC from the Dev Channel, Release Preview Channel or retail, please take note of a known issue below. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. [HEADING=1]What’s new with Build 27686[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Windows Sandbox Client Preview[/HEADING] This build includes the new Windows Sandbox Client Preview that is now updated via the Microsoft Store. As part of this preview, we’re introducing runtime clipboard redirection, audio/video input control, and the ability to s…
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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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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…