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https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/12/c847361a0374f0cd07385fcaac08dca9-1024x578.jpg Gamers can now pre-order Ori and the Will of the Wisps ahead of its March 11 worldwide release on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, Steam and day one on Xbox Game Pass. Xbox Game Studios also unveiled the Collector’s Edition of the game, which is also now available for pre-order and includes a book, soundtrack CD and download, and more. Last but not least, a new trailer is out for Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Head over to Xbox Wire to view the trailer and get more details on the Collector’s Edition. Or pre-order now from Microsoft Store. The post Now availa…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19041.1 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast and Slow rings. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. Other updates for Insiders Quick Searches go international Last month we announced the new Quick Searches feature—available in Search Home—that makes it fast and easy to find web answers and results. Today, we’re happy to share that this ex…
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Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new Insider Preview build of the Windows Server VNext Semi-Annual Channel Datacenter and Standard editions. Available Content Windows Server vNext Semi-Annual Preview The Server Core Datacenter and Standard Editions are available in the 18 supported Server languages in ISO format and in VHDX format in English only. Matching Windows Server Core App Compatibility FoD Preview Matching Windows Server Language Packs Symbols are available on the public symbol server – see Update on Microsoft’s Symbol Server blog post and Using the Microsoft Symbol Server. Containers: For more information about how …
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Editor’s note: We’re back with the latest weekly Windows 10 tips posts, which highlight some of the many helpful features that come with the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make your daily life easier with a streamlined update process, as well as clean and simple experiences for your desktop. Did you know you can now go to the “Notifications & actions” settings page directly from the Action Center? This update adds a “Manage notifications” button to the top that launches it, making it easier for you to control what notifications you get and how you get them. You can also get to your other settings through this page. …
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https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/12/590eb7c85d24e7694eb547f75cb06611-1024x384.jpg One hundred and thirteen years ago in New York, a girl was born into a generation where the average woman was more likely to perfect a signature pie recipe than solve a pi-based equation. Pushing against expectations, this girl became one of the pre-eminent technologists of our times and made it possible to convert human language into machine code understood by computers. On Dec. 9, the anniversary of Admiral Grace Hopper’s birthday kicks off Computer Science Education Week, an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer s…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19037.1 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast and Slow rings. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC The build watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop is no longer present in this build.This doesn’t mean we’re done… Windows PowerShell ISE is now a Feature on Demand (installed b…
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What do you believe creates our future? We believe it’s imagination. Take a moment to imagine with us. What if the clothes you wear could be both beautiful and alert you to increases in harmful pollution? What if cloud technologies based on optics could make datacenters more affordable and more sustainable? What if we could use every bit of data on every species that ever existed, to help tackle our toughest conservation challenges? Innovation and imagination rely on our ability to see things differently. Microsoft is full of people who do just that, and the result of their alternative perspectives are groundbreaking ideas that will help shape the future. We are proud …
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19035 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in BOTH the Fast ring and Slow rings. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. NOTE: We are looking to begin releasing new builds from our development branch *very soon*. This means we will be releasing builds to Insiders in the Fast ring from the RS_PRERELEASE development branch again instead of the VB_RELEASE bran…
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https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/12/da1f291d5831fab0690c6e7cc1f4b813-1024x578.jpg 343 Industries announced Tuesday that Halo: Reach has officially joined Halo: The Master Chief Collection with Xbox Game Pass and for Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam. “Since we announced Halo: Reach and the rest of The Master Chief Collection are coming to PC, we’ve been thrilled with the community response and collaboration, and are excited the game is now available to play in stunning 4K, over nine years after its original launch,” writes Brian Jarrard, Community Director at 343 Industries, on Xbox Wire. “Some of you have been closely involved in making …
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Editor’s note: We’re back with the latest weekly Windows 10 tips posts, which highlight some of the many helpful features that come with the Windows 10 November 2019 Update. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make your daily life easier with a streamlined update process, as well as clean and simple experiences for your desktop. If you click on the date and time at the lower right corner of the taskbar, it opens into a calendar flyout that shows the itinerary of any date you choose, which is convenient by itself. But did you know that now you can create new events and reminders there? Pick your date and start typing in the text box – you’ll now see inline o…
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Starting today, save big on Surface, Xbox, PCs, games and more, all available at Microsoft Store and microsoft.com. Microsoft is continuing the holiday fun and offering more savings with today’s Cyber Monday offerings*, including up to $400 savings on Samsung Note9 and S9, 10% savings on STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition and savings of $399 or more on select Gaming PCs. We’re so excited about these great deals, we’re kicking them off a day early so you can shop on Sunday in advance of Cyber Monday! Whether you are looking for the latest Surface devices or the hottest games for Xbox One, look no further. Keep reading for the full list of Cyber Monday deals…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19033 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in BOTH the Fast ring and Slow ring. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. NOTE: We are looking to begin releasing new builds from our development branch. This means we will be releasing builds to Insiders in the Fast ring from the RS_PRERELEASE development branch again instead of the VB_RELEASE branch. This also…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19030 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. Not seeing any of the features in this build? Check your Windows Insider Settings to make sure you’re on the Fast ring. Submit feedback here to let us know if things weren’t working the way you expected. Other updates for Insiders Cortana on Windows (B…
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Black Friday deals from Microsoft Store kick off today in the U.S. Save big on Surface, Xbox, Windows 10 PCs and more this holiday! Whether you shop online from the comfort of home, line up before dawn with the holiday crowds, or like most people, mix it up and shop online and in stores – our Microsoft Store Black Friday deals* are here to solve all your shopping needs. The first Black Friday deals are available starting today in the U.S., and we’ll continue to introduce even more great holiday gift deals through Cyber Monday. This holiday season Microsoft Store is offering shoppers our best guarantee ever. With our new Give Wonder Guarantee, you are promised our b…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19025.1051 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. For details on what is included in this build and known issues, see this blog post. For a summary of all the new 20H1 features, see this article on Microsoft Docs. Thanks, BLB The post Releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19025 into the Slow ring appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19028 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. Not seeing any of the features in this build? Check your Windows Insider Settings to make sure you’re on the Fast ring. Submit feedback here to let us know if things weren’t working the way you expected. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC …
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Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new Insider Preview build of the Windows Server VNext Semi-Annual Channel Datacenter and Standard editions. Available Content Windows Server vNext Semi-Annual Preview Build 19008 The Server Core Datacenter and Standard Editions are available in the 18 supported Server languages in ISO format and in VHDX format in English only. Matching Windows Server Core App Compatibility FoD Preview Matching Windows Server Language Packs [*]Windows Admin Center Preview 1909 Symbols are available on the public symbol server – see Update on Microsoft’s Symbol Server blog post and Using the Microsoft Symbol Serv…
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Some people are able to do what they love for a living. For them, modern technology empowers their professional creativity – and helps them share their work with a much larger audience. Actor, TV host, bestselling author and bilingual influencer Lizza Monet Morales started out on TV. As a child, she was already doing a talk show at the age of 10 called “One To One with Lizza,” which was on public access across the country. Morales says she interviewed politicians, notable figures in the Los Angeles community, educators and celebrities. From there, she expanded her brand by microblogging in 2007, then got into social media, travel and lifestyle blogging and vloggin…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19025 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. Not seeing any of the features in this build? Check your Windows Insider Settings to make sure you’re on the Fast ring. Submit feedback here to let us know if things weren’t working the way you expected. Other updates for Insiders Improving Windows Sea…
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https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/11/d4aa7c53c74a9355c488feeaf25380cc-1024x578.jpg Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is available now on Windows 10, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate, and Steam. The announcement came Thursday at X019 in London, where the Xbox team also revealed a first look at Age’s next chapter, Age of Empires IV. Both releases are from World’s Edge, a dedicated studio for Age of Empires that’s led by Shannon Loftis and is now a part of the Xbox Games Studios family. “We know that our community has been eager to learn more about Age of Empires IV since we announced it at gamescom in 2017,” says Adam Isgreen, cre…
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https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/11/a0b73116dedad363b73c876939b7f2bb-1024x578.jpg Bleeding Edge, the 4v4 online team brawler, will launch March 24 with Xbox Game Pass, the Xbox team announced Thursday at X019 in London. You can also buy it for $29.99. During the “Inside Xbox” episode taped at the event, the team showed off its latest trailer, revealed a brand-new fighter named Cass and details about the pre-order bonuses for Bleeding Edge. Bleeding Edge is now available for pre-order on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam, and supports cross play and cross save for all three platforms. Players who pre-order or play with Xbox Game Pass ca…
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Today at X019, our annual global celebration of all things Xbox, we unveiled an extensive set of deals for the holidays. I’m excited to be here at the London flagship Microsoft Store for the unveil, surrounded by games and gamers. I’ve got the holiday spirit and there is no better place to get your holiday shopping started than the Microsoft Store. You can get started right now and save up to 70% off amazing games during the X019 Xbox Flash Sale,* including Gears 5 Ultimate. But hurry – these deals are only good for the next 24 hours – starting now! At X019, we also announced the Xbox Black Friday deals and get ready to save big! These deals will be available Nov. 2…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19023 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. Not seeing any of the features in this build? Check your Windows Insider Settings to make sure you’re on the Fast ring. Submit feedback here to let us know if things weren’t working the way you expected. Other updates for Insiders We’re continuing to…
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By Alysa Taylor, Corporate Vice President, Business Applications & Global Industry, and Hayden Stafford, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Business Applications We’ve seen incredible growth of Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform just in the past year. This momentum is driving a massive investment in people and breakthrough technologies that will empower organizations to transform in the next decade. We have allocated hundreds of millions of dollars in our business cloud that power business transformation across markets and industries and help organizations solve difficult problems. This fiscal year we are also heavily investing in the people that bring Dyna…
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In July, we announced that the Windows 10 November 2019 Update would be a scoped release for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements. Today, we are announcing that the Windows 10 November 2019 Update is now available for users on the most recent versions of Windows 10 who seek the new update via Windows Update. My post today covers details on how you can get the November 2019 Update, as we have worked to make this a great experience for all devices, and an exceptionally fast update process for devices running the May 2019 Update. I’ll also cover how commercial organizations can begin targeted deployments and provide an overview of new…
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