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New free Farm Life content now available for Minecraft for Windows 10 Starter Collection
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If you’ve got the Minecraft for Windows 10 Starter Collection and want to get some virtual dirt under your very real fingernails, check out the new free content waiting for you from the Pixel Heads team. Farm Life, this week’s Bedrock Community Celebration gift, is now available in the Minecraft Marketplace. Head over to Minecraft.net to check it out. Continue reading...
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Want to find out how much more time you’d have for the things you want to do if you were more organized? A good way to find out is with three tech tips from the Windows team. For instance if you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you can use Money in Excel to track your spending. If you’re not a subscriber, you can use free templates to do much the same thing. If you want to make sure all your computer files are backed up for protection and available wherever you want to access them, try OneDrive. And if you want to organize your thoughts while online – so you can easily follow up on them later – check out the Collections feature in Microsoft Edge, which uses pictures so you …
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It’s that time of year when 4 p.m. starts to feel like midnight. The days of being able to go outside and exercise or play are waning as it gets colder, wetter and darker. But families looking for ways to find some relief indoors can turn to video games as a way to take a communal break, creating new memories and developing some surprising skills. The Entertainment Software Association, which conducted research in the U.S., shows “Parents are using video games to connect with their kids…In fact, more than half of parents (55%) say they play games with their children at least once a week, and 92% pay attention to the games their child plays.” “We advocate gaming as part of…
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Loneliness among the older generation is a growing problem world-wide. Gaming in virtual worlds can provide a vital connection between older and younger family members. "Xbox: Beyond Generations" aims to bridge that generational divide in families. The initiative launches with a short documentary film, which follows the story of a family on their journey towards re-connecting with each other via gaming. Howard and his grandson Dhillon, who live nearly three hours’ driving distance apart, used to have a close relationship. But they drifted apart. Over four weeks, the filmed experiment documents their rekindled relationship. Their ability to go on virtual road trip…
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This week, I was thrilled to take part in Envision, our brand-new digital series for senior business leaders, which we’re co-producing with our close partners Accenture and Avanade. Hosted by Stephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief of Fast Company magazine, our first episode featured dynamic speakers and a conversation that centered on thought leadership topics such as digital resilience, the future of work, and how individuals and organizations alike can find purpose and drive momentum. We also aired localized versions of the program, which allowed leaders to discuss business news and topics relevant to their region, such as the impact of COVID-19 on local industries. …
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Gears 5 PC gaming fans, you can now enjoy the Hivebusters DLC, available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This DLC focuses on the origin of Scorpio Squad, who were first introduced in Gears 5’s Escape mode and whose story was expanded in the Hivebusters comic book series. This ragtag group of soldiers has been recruited for an unorthodox mission to take out the Swarm and maybe even change the war forever. Find out more at Gears5.com. Continue reading...
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The post Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20279 appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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There are few slam dunks in life, but it seems like a good bet when you pair a global icon like LeBron James with a campaign to inspire more interest in computer science. Video games are enormously popular all over the world, as is basketball. While it may take a lot to become a star in the latter, people may not always realize the work that goes on behind-the-scenes to make video games – or that there are several paths to turning something they love (the former) into a career. Microsoft Stores trainer-led workshops, as well as Microsoft MakeCode and Microsoft Learn on-demand lessons, present new and free opportunities in which learners of all ages in the U.S. and abroad …
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Digital skilling has taken center stage in 2020 – and as the importance of well-rounded, at-home learning has grown, this will continue to shape culture and education in the year ahead. The World Economic Forum predicts 77 percent of jobs in the next decade will be in technology, with creativity among the top skills sought by employers. As a company, we are committed to bringing these new skills to the workforce through our Global Skilling Initiative, announced earlier this year with the goal of helping 25 million people worldwide acquire these new digital skills. To help bridge the digital skills gap and inspire the next generation of developers, Microsoft and Warner …
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Among us, one of the biggest gaming hits of 2020 with more than half a billion players, is coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC. In this online, multiplayer game, you and your friends attempt to prepare a spaceship for departure. Work together and complete your tasks quickly – but beware of impostors aboard. Find out more on Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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As a society, we continue through the journey of this global pandemic, but there is finally light at the end of the tunnel. There are currently two COVID-19 vaccines under accelerated review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European regulatory authorities that have reported safety and efficacy data in phase three clinical trials.¹ Unlike the common flu vaccine, each of these COVID-19 vaccines poses similar and unique challenges in terms of procurement, distribution, administration and management. At Microsoft, we have been working with public- and private-sector organizations around the world to help support this monumental task of delivering vaccines as quick…
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The post Introducing x64 emulation in preview for Windows 10 on ARM PCs to the Windows Insider Program appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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The post Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20277 appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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The post Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21277 appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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With people continuing to work from home and in hybrid working environments, Lenovo has expanded its solutions portfolio with the addition of new accessories, updated management software and a platform-agnostic compute device with Intel Unite. The ThinkSmart Cam and ThinkSmart Bar are the company’s first branded accessories optimized for ThinkSmart solutions – but they can be used with most meeting room formats, including Microsoft Teams Rooms*. The ThinkSmart Cam is a smart meeting room 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range) capable camera suitable for huddle, small and medium rooms. The Cam supports high resolution frame rates with a wide field of view and provides advanced featur…
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The latest Sea of Thieves monthly update, Festival of Giving, is now available and free for all players with Windows 10, Xbox Game Pass and across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass and Steam. Pirates can rake in riches and a range of prizes through a line-up of time-limited Events. In the 12 Deeds of Giving Event running through to Jan. 20, beating Challenges grants goodies. Alongside this, pirates are encouraged to give generosity a go in Plundered Presents, which brings bonus payouts and Gold Hoarder goods in return for gifting treasure to other crews. On Dec. 30 this makes way for a line-up of half a dozen new Challenges with their own rewards to send pirates r…
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With the release of the free Howling Peaks downloadable content, those who play Minecraft Dungeons Hero Edition can now climb a mountain – without ever having to leave their couch or desk. Also available now: a free game update and new Season Pass. Head over to Minecraft.net to get all the details. Continue reading...
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Super7, a new game mode for Forza Horizon 4, is now available for free for everyone playing on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, Xbox Game Pass and cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The community can create individual challenges based on drift, speed, air and more. When you choose to play Super7, seven randomly selected challenges appear. If you can win all seven in a row, you’ll get an exclusive reward. Get all the details at Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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The post Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.685 (20H2) appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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Mojang Studios is ending the year by celebrating the Minecraft community in weekly free giveaways. Minecraft Starter Collection for Windows 10 players can look for free content made by community creators for both Bedrock and Java editions of the game, with new character creator items and maps over the course of four weeks, released each Monday. You could also get a free week of Java Realms between Dec. 8 and Jan. 13. Find out more at Minecraft.net. Continue reading...
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As we approach the end of one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have an opportunity to take stock of how the challenges faced by governments, businesses and individuals have tested us collectively, and how we have responded. While this pandemic has taught us that no one is 100 percent resilient, government agencies focused on the notion of mission resiliency, including agile infrastructure, ongoing digital transformation and topline security, have proven more capable of quickly pivoting and adapting in the face of a crisis. We saw government customers embracing innovation at an accelerated rate and expect this to continue –…
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The post Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270 appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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For those who have mastered State of Decay 2’s challenges, there are new updates and content, including Lethal Difficulty, which represents the ultimate test of survival skill, with corresponding new achievements worth a total of 100 additional Gamerscore. Lethal aspects can also be mixed and matched with Custom Difficulty, so every player can fine-tune their ideal apocalypse. Players can also check out the Stay Frosty Pack, which adds over a dozen themed items that can be earned through in-game challenges or discovered in the open world. State of Decay 2 is now optimized for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, too. State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is available with …
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The post Releasing Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.1070.0 to the Beta Channel appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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The post Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.662 (20H2) appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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