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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out the redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. We are very excited to introduce to all of you the redesigned Notepad for Windows 11, which includes a number of changes we think the community will enjoy! First, you will notice a completely updated UI that aligns with the new visual design of Windows 11, including rounded corners, Mica, and more. We know how important Notepad is to so many of your daily workflows, so we designed this modern spin on the classic app to feel fresh, but familiar. The redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 in light theme. Our favorite new feature is dark mode. This has been a top community ask, and we hope you love this...

With a little over 6 months left until the Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) desktop application retires on June 15, 2022, customers around the world like you are making the transition from the legacy IE11 browser to the more modern and secure Microsoft Edge browser with Internet Explorer (IE) mode. Microsoft Edge gives your organizations—and importantly, your users—a dual engine advantage that supports both legacy and modern websites. In fact, Microsoft Edge is the only browser that offers built-in support for legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications. To help with the transition—and to help manage IE mode moving forward—we’ve been hard at work on new ways to simplify IE mode management. To that end, we are excited to...

The latest season of Sea of Thieves includes a suite of new tools, features and updates. In Season Five, you can bury your own treasure and light up the sky with fireworks. You’ll also find new ways to immerse yourself in this world, new events and seasonal rewards. Get all the details over at SeaofThieves.com. Continue reading...

The latest release of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition for PC has just arrived, bringing with it new downloadable content, Mexico Civilization, which includes the “Grito de Dolores” historical battle. Also included are unlockable U.S. and Mexico Explorer skins, six new U.S. cards, a new mod rating system and lots of AI improvements. Head over to AgeOfEmpires.com for all the details. Continue reading...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build includes a set of improvements that make browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator easier. This build includes a good set of improvements including new layout options for Start, clock and date will now show on secondary monitors, and Settings changes. What’s new in Build 22509 Browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator is now easier We have been working on a collection of improvements to web browsing with Microsoft Edge and Narrator. Specifically, typing in edit fields should now be faster, when navigating around the web more useful information is provided, and lastly you will have a more consistent...