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Otto Knoke, who has been living with ALS for two decades, harnesses his data skills to help transform companies and modernize industries with the help of Eye Control, a feature in Windows 10 that allows him to type with his eyes. https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/09/4dc780a0c11aa8346cc8ae120dec94f5-1024x576.jpg Otto Knoke and his friend and former colleague, Juan Alvarado, discuss a Power BI report Knoke created using eye-tracking software for Windows 10. The 60-year-old data analyst calls himself the “oldest nerd of Guatemala” and is well-known in the country’s business community, especially after he helped update the banking industry by br…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17755 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. Text from your PC – stay connected with Your Phone app No need to dig for your phone to text. Leave it in your pocket, bag, or purse. Your Phone app now gives you instant access to your most recent photos and texts from your Android phone. Snap a pic on your Android, see it on your PC. It’s just easier. Text your friends, group message, and type with a keyboard—Your Phone app allows you to view, send, and receive the SMS from your Android, on your computer. https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/09/c5ecba8e663e5b…

https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/09/29ef1bb49d2fc1941c2a757adcad7eb5-1024x570.jpg Simone Biles made history in August by being the only woman to ever win five national all-around titles in the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The Microsoft News team has a mission to keep the world informed, with nearly half a billion people coming to MSN and Microsoft Edge every month to find out what’s going on around the globe. Each day, Microsoft News editors work with more than 1,000 premium publishing partners (such as “The New York Times,” “Fox News,” “USA Today” and “Sports Illustrated”) to curate the best news and high-quality, credible journalism acr…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18234 (19H1) to Windows Insiders who have opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 18234 Microsoft To-Do gets ink support! Capture and complete your tasks naturally with Ink! We’ve added support for handwritten input to allow you to capture your tasks seamlessly in Microsoft To-Do (Version 1.39.1808.31001 and higher). Ink support is now available to #WindowsInsiders! Become an Insider to try it out and let us know what you think! Redirecting... pic.twitter.com/8DERbhDJdN — Microsoft To-Do Help (@MicrosoftToDo) September 4, 2018 Please try it out and let us kno…

https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/09/f01527afe6bbe9584a7d30ac66a3a5b5-1024x683.jpg Xbox Wire takes a look at some of the hottest Windows gaming hardware announcements across various events—bringing them all into one, easy place for you to see and read about. The last few weeks have seen a handful of new gaming laptops, GPUs, monitors and more announced at gamescom and IFA for PC gamers of all varieties. Check out Xbox Wire to see this new hardware. The post Looking for new PC gaming hardware? Check out this roundup appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17754 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. 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 does not mean this is the final build as we are not done yet. We’re just now beginning the phase of checking in final code to prepare for the final release. We fixed an issue resulting in reduced Action Center reliability in recent flights. We fixed an issue where if you opened one of the taskbar flyouts (like network or volume), and then quickly tried to open another, it wouldn’…

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the world around us and transforming business for the better. Here at Microsoft we’re all in, committing $5 billion to IoT over the next four years. Windows is an essential part of this movement having powered both connected and non-connected devices for years – and it will be part of the new generation of intelligent devices that leverage the power of the cloud and comprise IoT. As we will discuss throughout this year’s IoT in Action event series, companies need secure devices that can be quickly provisioned, easily managed and seamlessly connected to the cloud to support their overall business strategies. Let’s talk ab…

For gamers around the world with accessibility needs, the Xbox Adaptive Controller is now available at Microsoft Stores and GameStop Online for $99.99. https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/09/d5c39381b91980ec88810590609c43aa.jpg Xbox Adaptive Controller “The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a product that was ideated and pioneered with inclusivity at its heart,” writes Gabi Michel, Xbox Adaptive Controller program manager. “We iterated on and refined it through close partnership with gamers with limited mobility and fan feedback, as well as guidance and creativity from accessibility experts, advocates and partners such as The AbleGamers Charity, The…

Windows HD Color is all about bringing HDR and wide color gamut (WCG) content to your Windows devices. You might already be enjoying HDR video on your Xbox One S and Xbox One X. Now let’s talk about how we’re starting to bring HDR video to your PCs with our most recent updates to Windows 10. For more background on HDR, see our previous blog post. What’s new with the latest Windows 10 Update? We’ve made some improvements to your HDR video experience on current generation internal displays. With Windows 10 April 2018 Update, we’ve focused on expanding access to more laptop devices as well as providing more out-of-the-box HDR video experiences: 1. Expanding acces…

Today’s creators are often on the move and need desktop-grade power in a machine they can easily carry around. With its potent processor and dedicated graphics, the P65 gives users more than enough power to edit raw HD or 4K video, create motion graphics and navigate complicated spreadsheets on the go. The P65 also features a full suite of ports including an SD card reader, USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI, micro-DisplayPort and an ethernet jack. https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/ed39b004bb920a9c432e021cd2708717-1024x683.jpg MSI P65 Creator The notebook’s 15-inch screen features MSI’s exclusive True Color 2.0 technology. Each panel undergoes …

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17751 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. In a blog post earlier today about all the great things being shown at IFA, we announced that RS5 will officially be called the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. 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 does not mean this is the final build as we are not done yet. We’re just now beginning the phase of checking in final code to prepare for the final release. We fixed the issue where logging out of your user profile or shutt…

https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/87c3f11a7a066da2e7fdf4ded848fc3b-1024x683.jpg Erin Chapple, corporate vice president, Microsoft, speaking at the IFA 2018 keynote in Berlin As part of this commitment, I’m pleased to announce that our next feature update to Windows will be called the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. With this update, we’ll be bringing new features and enhancements to the nearly 700 million devices running Windows 10 that help people make the most of their time. We’ll share more details about the update over the coming weeks. We’re excited to continue to innovate with our partners and to bring new and meaningful technology …

At IFA, Lenovo unveiled more of its most premium Yoga laptops, including the world’s thinnest and lightest dual screen device and the world’s first dual display laptop with E Ink [1], one that has integrated 4.5G LTE Advanced Pro [2] connectivity and the flagship Yoga laptop with a never-before-seen Rotating Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos Speaker System [1]. Lenovo also announced the latest addition to the premium ThinkPad X1 laptop portfolio and upgraded GPUs on the re-designed Lenovo Legion gaming PCs introduced at E3. Lenovo Yoga Book C930 https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/22969522f0fc6353ed6a6bc5fb0f7dcc-1024x358.jpg Lenovo Yoga Book C930 …

Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/5ab54e74e744c18a52242a7d0d2faff1-1024x959.jpg Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset The Acer OJO 500 is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset to include a detachable design in which the lens and head strap can be individually removed, making it easy to store and clean. For businesses that want to provide customers with clean headwear for each use, and when you need to take a quick call or talk to others in the room, you can flip the mask up, instead of removing the entire headset. “The Acer OJO 500 brings several significant new features to this cla…

It also refreshed its XPS line with updates, including Intel 8th generation processors with the XPS 13 2-in-1 and a new XPS 13 i3 configuration. Select XPS and Inspiron products provide a Cinematic experience at your fingertips with incredible color, streaming and sound. All of the models use Modern Standby for instant-on performance, which means you can resume and log in with just one touch using Windows Hello and the optional SSO fingerprint reader on the power button. With far-field Cortana functionality, on select XPS and Inspiron 2-in-1s, you can work with your digital assistant from across the room. Dell Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 https://blogs.windows.c…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release and Microsoft Hyper-V Server. What’s New To see the full list of new functionality introduced in earlier builds of Windows Server, see aka.ms/ServerInsider-WhatsNew. Microsoft Hyper-V Server: Improvements For Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Hyper-V Server provides a robust, optimized enterprise-class virtualization platform that enables improved server utilization and reduced costs.…

You might never have thought about the sounds your computer emits when an email arrives, your battery runs low or a meeting reminder pops up on your screen. Matthew Bennett has. A lot. Bennett personally composed, performed and digitally manipulated more than 900 versions of the Windows 10 calendar alert sound before choosing the perfect one. As audio creative director for a large portfolio of Microsoft software and devices, Bennett has played a key role in the company’s sound design for 15 years. He has strong opinions and well-developed philosophies about sound, as well as a highly specialized vocabulary to discuss it. “Our responsibility to our customers is, f…

To see how HDR video compares to traditional content (SDR), look at the images below. The SDR version, in general, is more flat and washed out. With an actual video on an HDR-capable PC, the difference is like night and day – literally. https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/ba29c3ea4f783b4c1d42ca76ed4046c2-300x169.jpg HDR video still https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/1cf0eb4a6a62019744e13243dba5de21-300x169.jpg SDR video still Simulation of HDR content vs. SDR content Windows HD Color is a set of features bringing HDR content to Windows PCs. Our team works hard to improve the quality of every …

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17746 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC We fixed an issue where Narrator would incorrectly report some standard combo boxes as “editable combo box” instead of “combo box”. We fixed an issue in Windows Mixed Reality causing motion controllers to need to be re-paired after initial setup before appearing in the headset. If you still experience this, please file feedback in Feedback Hub. We fixed an issue for Japanese and German where when you reset your PC (from Settings > Update & Security > Recovery) the progress p…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release, Microsoft Hyper-V Server and Windows Admin Center 1808. What’s New To see the full list of new functionality introduced in earlier builds of Windows Server, plus updated installation instructions for the Server Core App Compatibility FoD Preview that includes support for Internet Explorer 11, see aka.ms/ServerInsider-WhatsNew. Host Device Access for Containers We’re adding the capa…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17744 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC We fixed an issue that resulted in certain apps crashing when sending Timeline activities. We fixed an impactful race condition in recent flights resulting in Cortana crashing when launching tips and doing web searches. We fixed an issue resulting in the nearby sharing section of the Share UI not being visible for some users despite being enabled. We fixed an issue that could result in the contents of the Microsoft Edge window becoming offset from its window frame. We fixed an issue…

https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/d7b328d804f3535ca9d2b49630ce23ad-1024x1024.jpg NZXT announced on Tuesday 10 products comprising the new HUE 2 RGB family, delivering the broadest line of RGB lighting accessories for PC builders. NZXT, a leading developer of software-powered hardware solutions for PC gaming, noted that the new HUE 2 ecosystem – including the four-channel HUE 2 RGB controller and the external HUE 2 Ambient Lighting controller, along with several new accessories – provides PC builders more options for customizing their systems. “If our H Series cases provide a canvas for people to build the gaming PC of their dreams, then our …

Gamers both experienced and new now have more options to choose from in hardware, training and updates, with the launch of Alienware Aurora, NVIDIA and AMD graphics updates to Alienware Area 51; the availability of Alienware Academy; Alienware notebooks; and Dell gaming monitors. Alienware Aurora https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/4ee81750cf93a883c8e8babbbf1a7688-1024x769.png The new Alienware Aurora gaming desktop, designed for VR experiences, and currently the designated training PC for Team Liquid, is both a proven powerhouse for gaming professionals as well as a complete package for gaming noobs and veterans who need significant perfor…

OMEN by HP unveiled new hardware and mobile software innovations for gaming enthusiasts on the eve of the industry’s big Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany. On the hardware front, the OMEN Obelisk is the latest addition to the company’s desktop gaming family. On the software side, OMEN Game Stream for Android will bring OMEN experiences to gamers looking to connect and play on the go. https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/08/0fc5c0e8ef2792c2b4b72fcf780e863f-1024x576.png Also unveiled are new features for the OMEN Mindframe Headset – the world’s first headset with active earcup cooling technology – to add comfort and audio benefits for both competit…

If you use the Snipping Tool and like to mark up your snips when you share them, now there are more ways to liven them up, thanks to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. With the new “edit in Paint 3D” button built into the Snipping Tool, you can take your snips to the next level. Move (or remove) objects with Magic select, augment and annotate with realistic brushes, bring in 3D objects from Remix 3D and more. For example, someone could snip a chart from Excel, load it into Paint 3D, then add a text box to give a title to this new creation and a 3D model to make it feel different and more compelling. Check it out in action: https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswb…