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https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/06/c2d53430952fa31a572e1531c5c50fe4.jpg State of Decay 2 recently celebrated its two-year anniversary with new weapons, clothes, gameplay improvements and more. Now its fans can enjoy a new Plunder Pack and Green Zone updates. The new Plunder Pack adds Sea of Thieves-themed weapons, outfits, hats and one seriously salty vehicle to the game. The Green Zone is a more relaxed, accessible apocalypse; where enemies do less damage, maintaining the community becomes easier due to cheaper crafting and more resources from scavenging and your Stamina lasts longer. The update is available for all players, with S…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20152 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel (Fast ring). You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. 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. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. Please note, there will be a slight delay between when a build is flighted and when Flight Hub…

Looking for a new laptop for general use? Or updating your gaming system? Either way, Acer has new and refreshed options coming your way. https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/06/93a90fa6e34ebe7f7b007f024d2cf238.jpg Acer Swift 5 The new Swift 5 notebook is an ultraportable device with ultra-narrow bezels that allow for 90% screen-to-body ratio and next gen Intel Core processors with powerful integrated graphics based on Intel’s new Xe architecture and an optional NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU – all under three pounds. This power makes it possible to seamlessly run multiple applications at once, and they load quickly thanks to 1 TB of high-spee…

An email from CEO Satya Nadella to Microsoft employees: As I shared in our Employee Town Hall last month, and in my email earlier this month, we are committed to take action to help address racial injustice and inequity, and unequivocally believe that Black lives matter. Below you will see many of the steps we are taking. Over the past several weeks, the senior leadership team, board of directors, and I have spent time reflecting, listening, learning, and discussing what role the company – and all of us collectively – must play in helping to drive change, both within Microsoft and in our communities. With significant input from employees and leaders who are members…

The “Simply Windows” video focusing on tips for connecting to monitors is now . If you’re new to Windows 10 or want to learn more about how to get the most out of it, this video series can help you get up to speed. And as writers in the series have had to work from home, like many people, they’re sharing their remote experiences in these newer episodes and answering questions from viewers. In episode 11, writer Doug Thomas guides you through connecting a secondary monitor to a laptop, going over which cables and adapters to use, as well as docking stations and hubs. He also shows how the software in Windows 10 helps tailor the connection to your setup. Find ou…

The Internet of Things (IoT) is providing breakthrough value to businesses across every vertical, from manufacturing, to energy, to agriculture, to real estate, to healthcare and more. IoT provides real-time insights into assets, enabling businesses to reduce operational expenses, unplanned downtime and unnecessary servicing. While the benefits of IoT are well established and significant, one of the biggest hurdles for customers is securing IoT devices – both for new digitization initiatives as well as for legacy Operational Technology and industrial control system environments. Two years ago, Microsoft announced a $5 billion investment in IoT to further our commitme…

https://blogs.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/prod/prod/prod/prod/prod/prod/2020/06/Model-OMB-post-1024x402.jpg An example of one of ADRM’s 75 industry vertical schemas. In advancing our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, Microsoft has been investing in the power of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to continuously innovate, influence and enhance customer experience and partner growth. Data and AI are the foundation of modern technological innovation, yet businesses today struggle to unlock the full value data has to offer as fragmented data estates hinder digital transformation. Without a comprehensive and i…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20150 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel (Fast ring). Starting with build, we are back to releasing builds from the RS_PRERELEASE branch. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. 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. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. Please not…

Pride started because Black and Latinx transgender people stood up against injustice at Stonewall, New York in 1969. The systemic racism and violence targeted against the Black and African American community, especially transgender Black women, shows us that we don’t live in a truly equitable society. And global issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, are exacerbating the inequities the Black, African American and LBGTQI+ communities already face. We must take steps to address injustices and take action to drive equity and inclusion forward. We believe now more than ever we need to encourage open dialogue because it helps us create momentum, build empathy and change h…

https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/06/54b9967237f71e52eb6f8a4354cc46bc.jpg Put together by employees across all continents, Pride at Microsoft is a grassroots and global phenomenon. “For us, Pride is an opportunity to reflect on our past and galvanize action,” writes Chris Capossela, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer and executive vice president of the worldwide Consumer Business. “We believe now more than ever we need to encourage open dialogue because it helps us create momentum, build empathy and change history. Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision protects LGBTQI+ people in the workplace from discrimination — but also serves as a…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are announcing Windows 10 version 20H2 as the next feature update for Windows 10. The 20H2 feature update will be a scoped set of features and include the new Microsoft Edge based on Chromium. As part of today’s announcement, we’re also releasing 20H2 Build 19042.330 to the Beta Channel (Slow ring). This build includes the following fixes from KB4557957 as well as the new Microsoft Edge. After updating to today’s build, Microsoft Edge will be updated to the new Microsoft Edge based on Chromium. We are releasing Build 19042.330 to Insiders in the Beta Channel via our “seeker” experience in Windows Update. This means Insiders will need to…

We continue to improve Windows 10, accelerating innovation with investments in quality, new features, and the overall update experience that are all designed to keep you protected and productive. Today, I am excited to introduce our next feature update, Windows 10, version 20H2, which is targeted for release later in the second half of this year, and provide an overview of our plans for this next release. Windows 10, version 20H2 will be delivered in an optimized way for anyone running the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (also referred to as Windows 10, version 2004). In this post, I’ll provide information about our servicing approach for this release and details on how we are…

https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/06/23f4296da12457d6a1a261bc1af0e1bf-1024x578.jpg Sometimes a tie is exactly what Dad wants for Father’s Day, but not very often. Plus, it isn’t likely to convey to your father how much he means to you – Dad jokes and all. But a PowerPoint presentation that you personalize with photos and videos of your times together, all set to a recording of one of his favorite songs? That might just make him really happy and serve as something you both can enjoy for years to come. Head over to the Windows Home and Family Resources Blog to download the “Business of Fatherhood” PowerPoint template and get tips about how…

https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/06/8174a32914092f7713bd813d91ba1926-1024x578.jpg To empower mass adoption of ultra-fast, low-latency laptop connectivity, Lenovo is partnering with Verizon, EE, Sunrise and CMCC. These mobile network operators are committed to making 5G computing a reality for consumers around the world. These collaborations follow the unveiling earlier this year of the Lenovo Yoga 5G (known as Lenovo Flex 5G in the U.S.) — the world’s first 5G PC in market [1]. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform, this convertible laptop with Windows 10 delivers high-speed 5G network connectivity (through a 5G ser…

Hey Folks! Today, we’re excited to announce some changes to the way we release new builds to all Windows Insiders. We are transitioning and converting our current ring model, based on the frequency of builds, to a new channel model that pivots on the quality of builds and better supports parallel coding efforts. In addition to this change, Insiders will also find similar offering names and expectations across Windows and Office programs and soon Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams. Our goal is to not only make it clearer for existing Insiders to choose the experience that’s right for them, but also for new Insiders to pick the right channel as they join. The Insider …

The HP OMEN 15 arrives with its smallest footprint yet with a frame that’s 8% shorter and 11% thinner, featuring a redesigned chassis. A new 180-degree flat hinge design for increased stability supports a 15.6-inch diagonal display with options up to FHD 300 Hz or OLED. https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/06/be8d761951928ac75b583b8e687ae493-scaled.jpg HP OMEN 15 It also includes the industry’s first applied IR thermopile sensor in a gaming laptop [1] to push this laptop towards desktop-level CPU performance. Speaking of power, it comes with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 H-series processors. You can also experience AMD’s CPU debut on an O…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19645 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. 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. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. Please note, there will be a slight delay between when a build is flighted and when Flight Hub is updated. …

An email from CEO Satya Nadella to Microsoft employees: Seeing injustice in the world calls us all to take action, as individuals and as a company. Sometimes this action is personal – what do I do to change? Sometimes it is organizational – what changes do I need to make around me? And sometimes it is reflected into the world – what can we do as a company to accelerate the change we desire? As we see the everyday racism, bias and violence experienced by the Black and African American community, the tragic and horrific murders of so many, the violence in cities across the US, it is time for us to act in all arenas. As I shared in our Employee Town Hall last week, each …

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19640 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. 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. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. Please note, there will be a slight delay between when a build is flighted and when Flight Hub is updated. …

https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/05/13490445505a068cce0bd60508edfa00-1024x578.jpg May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a great time to focus on reducing stress and anxiety, especially as we all face challenges working, learning and connecting in new ways. Head over to the Windows Home and Family Resources blog for 10 tech tips to help you juggle all your responsibilities as you take care of yourself and your loved ones. The post Let tech help you manage your well-being with these 10 tips appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19635 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. 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. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. Please note, there will be a slight delay between when a build is flighted and when Flight Hub is updated. …

If you’re looking for a powerful, portable device that can handle big creative projects, check out the new Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition laptop, a mobile-workstation tailored to meet the needs of anyone from an audio engineer to VFX artist. https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/05/b811bf0eca8bbaf28fe796c5ca9256fb.jpg It comes with the latest 8-Core 10th Gen Intel processor capable of up to 5.1 GHz clock speeds when utilizing Intel Thermal Velocity Boost technology. The increased core count over the previous generation paired with the higher boost clock speeds provides significant performance gains in CPU intensive applications. It’s also …

https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/05/81867fd371e1cce89331a3509f26053f-1024x578.jpg May’s free monthly update Lost Treasures is available now for all Sea of Thieves players on Windows 10 PC, Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass. A new checkpoint system helps players progress through the game’s Tall Tales, plus Daily Bounties and events spell a packed month of activity ahead. Head over to the Xbox Wire post for details. The post Sea of Thieves fans: Free Lost Treasures update brings bountiful booty of new tools and events appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...

The Windows 10 May 2020 Update has started to become available to customers around the world as a free update. https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/05/508fa4ae6ed57e4be381c255fa6ad4fd-1024x578.jpg Since the beginning of this year, we have seen the world significantly change all around us. People, families and businesses are adjusting to new ways of working, learning and connecting. For many, our dining rooms have become home offices, our living rooms have turned into classrooms, and our kitchens social gathering spots and breakrooms. Amidst these changes, our needs to connect with one another and be productive from anywhere have never bee…

https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/05/db71ecc7dc9baf27a110b06525c23156-1024x578.jpg Windows 10 continues to play a key role in how we learn, live and work during these unique times, and we want to ensure a high quality and reliable experience, while also delivering you the latest innovations. In mid-April, we announced the initial availability of the Windows 10 May 2020 Update through the Windows Insider Program’s Release Preview ring, allowing us to both monitor and improve the quality of the release. Based on affirmative preview feedback, today we are pleased to announce that we are starting to make the May 2020 Update available. In this b…