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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22538 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build includes some updates to the voice access feature introduced in Build 22518 for Insiders to try! In addition to a good set of changes and improvements, this build includes some good fixes too. Pressing the hardware buttons for volume up/down should no longer cause explorer.exe to crash for some Insiders. As always, please read the list of known issues for this build documented below. What’s new in Build 22538 Updates for voice access We first introduced voice access in Build 22518. Voice access is a new experience to control your PC with just voice. With today’s build, we have some updates for voice access for...

2021 was an eventful year for Microsoft Edge. We built new PWA features that more deeply integrate apps with the operating system, we made PWAs easily available on the Microsoft Store, we included WebView2 by default in Windows 11 with automatic updates, we specified and implemented multiple new web features to make the most out of diverse device capabilities, and released Edge on Linux! With all this, it has never been so easy to build great applications that make the most of Microsoft Edge and open and standard web technologies. Tooling has also been a big focus for us over the past year. VS Code and DevTools became ever more integrated, with several new workflows that meaningfully improve developer productivity and comfort. These are...

Adventures in English with Cambridge is now available to purchase for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. “This previously Education Edition-exclusive DLC is a fun way for students aged eight and up to practice communication skills, listening and reading comprehension, and spelling," writes Cristina Anderca in a post on Minecraft.net. "The lesson was created in partnership with Cambridge Assessment English, the world’s leading experts in English language learning, part of the University of Cambridge in the U.K., and takes place in an incredible world built by Blockworks." Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...

Devices are more important than ever to the K-12 education experience, whether students need to participate in class remotely or in-person, complete digital homework or connect with educators to get support. Surface Laptop SE is our most affordable device yet, a slim and sleek classic laptop with a new edition of Windows 11 streamlined for students in primary and secondary education. With long-lasting battery life,1 an HD camera and a modern processor to load apps and files quickly, Laptop SE is made to power creativity through the whole school day. The new edition of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE, optimizes performance with curated, education-first apps designed for budget-friendly devices. Get the best of Microsoft 365—including Microsoft...

I am so inspired by the continued innovation from our partners, who are finding new ways to meet the ever-changing needs of students, faculty and administration. As schools continue to navigate change, many are finding that one size does not fit all, and as a result are adopting a variety of hybrid learning approaches and embracing remote learning. The value that technology can deliver to unlock these capabilities is impressive. Of course, it’s great seeing Windows 11 at the center of it all, with new tools designed to improve the learning experience and enable better, richer learning experiences. Schools are still expanding and creating new ways of teaching and learning, and I love how the education community is leveraging technology...