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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. …

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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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 …

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 …

Hi there my name is martin but all my friends call me monk I'm from sunny scotland. I'm a stay at home father raising my 4 year old daughter my wife is currently in uni studying to become a nurse. I'm currently building my first pc and ran into a massive issue hence why I'm here lol

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...

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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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…

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…

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...

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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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...

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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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 Block Friday sale in the Minecraft Marketplace has commenced and will be in effect through Nov. 30. Up to 100 maps and items will be on sale for 33% off during the entire week, but make sure to check in regularly because there will be two new 75% offers daily. Also look out for a free skin pack. Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...

There’s no getting around the fact most of us are going to miss being together with friends and family for the holidays. But of course we can still gather online, and Windows can help, with the Meet Now tool. Meet Now makes it easy to share a meeting link that everyone can join, no sign-ups or downloads required. For instance, if one of your clan makes awesome pumpkin pies, he or she can show the rest of you how it’s done over a Meet Now session. The Windows team has come up with other ways to help you share your holiday meals. Find and share recipes, create a family cookbook and more. Head over to the Windows Resource Center for these and other tasty tips. Continue re…

Note: In Part 2 of a two-part series, Rick Wagner shares Microsoft Federal’s 2020 progress in delivering solutions and tools for digital transformation and efficient mission-focused operations. Please see Part 1 for examples of federal agencies achieving success in addressing pandemic impacts and meeting diverse missions. In Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s 2020 letter to shareholders, he reflects on the past year and the opportunity ahead. I was struck by one of his statements, which captures why I’m honored to lead Microsoft Federal: “I’m proud of how our ecosystem of customers and partners has stepped up over the past year to help people and organizations in every co…