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Gaming, streaming and recording get a boost with the latest addition to the Intel family: the 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors, led by the 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K. This branch of the family includes six new unlocked desktop processors with up to 24 cores, 32 threads and clock speeds up to 5.8 GHz. You’ll start seeing these processors on Windows 11 PCs, such as those from Alienware and Acer. Building on the Intel 7 process and x86 performance hybrid architecture introduced in the 12th Gen Intel Core lineup, these desktop processors enable better system performance than ever – even through the most demanding of multitasking workloads. This includes up to 15% better single-threaded performance and up to 41% better...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.607 (KB5017389) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue that affects some apps that were not signed by the Microsoft Store. You must reinstall them after you upgrade the OS. We fixed issues that cause updates to the Microsoft Store to fail. We fixed an issue that stops you from signing in to various Microsoft Office 365 apps. This affects Outlook, Word, Teams, and so on. We updated the start date for daylight saving time in Chile. It will start on September 11, 2022 instead of on September 4, 2022. We fixed an issue that affects the Windows Search service. It causes...

Hello Windows Insiders, As Panos mentioned in his blog post yesterday, we will be releasing an update to the Photos app in Windows 11 that introduces a new photos-managing experience. We are beginning to roll a preview of this update for the Photos app to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today. This means not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will have the update right away, but we plan to increase the rollout over time as we monitor feedback. The update brings a gorgeous gallery, simplifying browsing, finding, management and consumption of your collection of photos. It also allows you to easily backup your photos with OneDrive, enjoy powerful experiences on Windows devices and offers a delightful "Memories" experience. Updated...

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 include improved energy efficiency, sustainable packaging...

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). Fixes for BOTH Build 22621.601 & Build 22622.601 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 for daylight saving time in Chile. It will start on September 11, 2022 instead of on September 4...