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Today, Microsoft announced its third-quarter earnings, including commercial cloud revenue of $6 billion, up 58 percent from last year. As always, this growth is fueled by the innovation and success of our customers and partners. Today, almost every company is a tech company, and below are a few examples of companies working closely with Microsoft to advance their digital business strategies. Driving efficiencies with applications and infrastructure Companies across all industries need a trusted cloud infrastructure, a powerful data estate and accessible AI technologies to grow and transform. Toyota Material Handling Europe is using Azure, AI and HoloLens to help dr…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17655 (RS5) to Windows Insiders who opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17655 Mobile Broadband (LTE) connectivity on Windows gets a makeover Windows is transforming the networking stack after 20 years through the Net Adapter framework. This framework introduces a new, more reliable, network driver model that inherits the goodness of the Windows driver framework while bringing an accelerated data path. In this build, we are introducing a new and improved Mobile Broadband (MBB) USB class driver based on this Net Adapter framework. We can’t wait for you to try out our ne…

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 as well as Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release. Please also refer to this recent blog announcement about updates to the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel. There are two major areas that we would like you to try out in each preview release and report back any issues: In-place OS Upgrade (from Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016) Application compatibility – please let us know if any server roles …

We’ve showed you 10 things you can do in Windows Mixed Reality right now and how to clear your workspace in two simple steps – today, we’re going to show you five keyboard shortcuts you may not know about! 1. Hold down Windows logo key + comma to take a quick look at the desktop https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/6c3e0de53c1c7c14b59a1bf81be74a25.gif 2. Lock your PC or switch accounts with Windows logo key + L https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/e56634e9339324c655b78beddbc74cf0.gif 3. Press Alt + Tab to switch between all your open apps https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/2cc444ad62c15d265de50c7177606505.gi…

https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/mswbprod/sites/2/2018/04/be7afa0852891d5fcc17f4abe6620825-1024x683.jpg Microsoft Store locations will offer YouthSpark Summer Camp curriculums this year, all developed by education experts in the field and with input from our local store associates to provide students with tools that matter most and emphasize real-world relevance in a fun and interactive environment. The first-ever philanthropy camp, Create A Difference In Your World, pairs technology with philanthropy, teaching students how to assemble an actionable plan to drive fundraising, volunteering and awareness for a humanitarian goal close to their hearts and community. In a…

Innovations showcasing Industrial IoT, AI, cobotics, digital twins and mixed reality will be on display at Microsoft’s booth at the annual Hannover Messe industrial fair. This week at the world’s largest industrial fair, I am honored to once again host nearly 30 customers and partners in Microsoft’s booth at the Digital Factory Hall at Hannover Messe. The progress manufacturers have made this past year is tremendous. Smart factories have already seen an average of 17 to 20 percent increased overall productivity. They have created higher-quality products at lower costs. They are building entirely new business models and service offerings. But our customers’ aspirations…

I hope this month’s mixed reality blog post finds you well! For this entry, I am going to focus on some of the amazing work we are seeing from customers and partners this week at the Hannover Messe (HM) show in Germany. Last year, we highlighted some exciting customer stories, including how thyssenkrupp is transforming the delivery of home mobility solutions using Microsoft HoloLens. This year, we are demonstrating how HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality are helping companies reimagine processes, data, and people to accelerate business impact and create value for customers. The manufacturing industry has been aggressively adopting new technologies that emp…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17650 (RS5) to Windows Insiders who opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17650 Windows Defender Security Center gets a Fluent Design refresh We’ve heard your feedback and when you install this build you’ll find we’ve updated Windows Defender Security Center (WDSC) to include the Fluent Design elements you know and love. You’ll also notice we’ve adjusted the spacing and padding around the app and will now dynamically size the categories on the main page if more room is needed for extra info. Last but not least, we’ve also updated the title bar of the app so that it will no…

https://blogs.windows.com/uploads/prod/sites/2/2018/04/618956cf94aeba8a46fa618c09dadc57.jpg How to watch the annual Xbox E3 2018 Briefing Watch live beginning on Sunday, June 10, at 1 p.m. PDT on the official Xbox Mixer Channel or on the Mixer app for Windows 10 or Xbox One. You’ll also be able to catch a live stream of the briefing on other streaming services, which we’ll be announcing soon, as well as on the big screen at your local Microsoft Stores. The briefing is when you’ll have a chance to check out everything from in-depth looks at previously-announced games to trailers for our unannounced titles coming in 2018 and beyond. How to watch Inside Xbox: Li…

Next Monday, Microsoft will once again have a major presence at the Digital Factory Hall at Hannover Messe, the world’s largest annual manufacturing exhibition in Hannover, Germany. As we started planning, it struck me that the reason our booth is one of the largest in the Digital Factory Hall is because our most important manufacturing partners will join us and our customers to showcase innovations that are transforming decades-old businesses and opening doors to revenue streams, new business models and service offerings that didn’t exist five years ago. Partners are not only an important part of a complex Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ecosystem, they are criti…

1. Choose your performance and battery balance https://mswb.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2017/11/c04acbd909985442d8b4bad76d8cf06b.gif The new Performance/Power slider lets you set the right balance between battery-life longevity and system performance and responsiveness.* Optimize for battery life on a long flight; go with performance when you’re gaming or photo editing at home.** Simply click on the battery icon in the taskbar and use the slider to choose your performance and battery balance. 2. Travel easier with the built-in currency converter https://mswb.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2017/12/600fff8883181d51f0c2b936cf7e0346.gif Just o…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17134 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build has no new features and includes the fixes from KB4100375 as well as some fixes for general reliability of the OS. As Build 17133 progressed through the rings, we discovered some reliability issues we wanted to fix. In certain cases, these reliability issues could have led to a higher percentage of (BSOD) on PCs for example. Instead of creating a Cumulative Update package to service these issues, we decided to create a new build with the fixes included. This just reinforces that Windows Insiders are critical to helping us find an…

We are living in a world where almost everything is becoming connected, whether it’s the electrical grid, phone system, our cars, or the appliances that heat our home or chill our food. As this Internet of Things (IoT) continues to proliferate, so does the threat of debilitating cyber-attacks, like last year’s devastating ransomware attacks that damaged, destroyed and disrupted systems around the world. And these attacks are only growing more sophisticated – and commonplace. We recognize that we and others in the tech sector have the first responsibility to address these issues. After all, we build the products. We operate the platform. We unfortunately are the ba…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17643 (RS5) to Windows Insiders who opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17643 Sets + Office = Awesome Sets with Office 365 makes it easy to group, recall, and refresh data sources for all your projects. Whether updating your Excel budget each month with stock prices and credit card expenses, incorporating data from multiple reports and websites into a PowerPoint, or managing citations for your book report in Word, Sets with Office 365 helps you get more done, faster. https://mswb.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2018/04/a6a51150a267043a0a5cbf786db5203c-1024x478.png …

What’s new in HP’s Pavilion portfolio: These devices arrive built-in with your digital personal assistant Cortana* and comprehensive protection with Windows Defender, and, with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you have options to save files in OneDrive and access them like any other file on your PC without filling up disk space, download files on-demand, or select files to always be available offline. Some also include fingerprint readers that light up Windows Hello for fast and secure login. The new HP Pavilion x360s 14 and 15 convertibles are infused with premium features and design elements empowering you to tackle any task. https://mswb.blob.core.wind…

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 as well as Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release. Please also refer to this recent blog announcement about updates to the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel. There are two major areas that we would like you to try out in each preview release and report back any issues: In-place OS Upgrade (from Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016) Application compatibility – please let us know if any server roles …

These devices, powered by Windows 10, come with simple, built-in Mixer streaming for low-latency, interactive moments for viewers and streamers to engage with other gamers, while Xbox Play Anywhere enables you to buy a game once and play it on both your Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. The MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Click to view slideshow. The GS65 Stealth Thin features a 144 Hz display with 4.9mm thin bezel design, achieving a stunning 82% screen-to-body ratio. Packing advanced features in to the smallest dimension possible, with outstanding golden diamond-cutting design, the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin brings gaming laptops into a new, stylish gaming era. It arrives equ…

To experience Windows Mixed Reality, you’ll need a few things: a compatible Windows 10 PC, a Windows Mixed Reality headset, and the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update for your PC. For the best experience, you’ll also want a pair of Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers. Now, all set up but not sure where to begin? Here’s a list of ten things for you to try in Windows Mixed Reality right now. Personalize your display https://mswb.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2018/04/f697cee3ef88392b844d171749a99a8e.jpg Before you start playing in mixed reality, you’ll want to adjust your headset display for your interpupillary distance (IPD). Since everyone has a dif…

Every company today is becoming in part a software company – we see this every day at Microsoft. Whether it’s auto manufacturers, retailers, health care providers or financial services firms, our customers are not only transforming their own business operations with our software but collaborating with our consultants and engineers to create new digital products and services that run on our platform. As we look to the future, advancements and the adoption of cloud services, data analytics and artificial intelligence will only accelerate this phenomenon. That’s why today we are announcing Microsoft’s Shared Innovation Initiative. It is based on a set of principles design…

https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/04/775992cfcf09db1cc8a12fea8a93236e-1024x576.jpg Powered by Windows 10, these devices arrive built-in with your digital personal assistant Cortana* and optional cameras and fingerprint readers that light up Windows Hello for fast and secure login. With the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can also save files in OneDrive, and access them like any other file on your PC without filling up disk space; download files on-demand; or select files to always be available offline – or, tell your story easily in the reimagined Photos app with a soundtrack, transitions, 3D effects, and more. Your gaming device with Windows 10 comes wit…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17639 (RS5) to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17639 The next wave of Sets improvements is here What belongs together stays together – we designed Sets to help you keep webpages, documents, files, and apps connected. We’ve been hard at work since our first wave of Sets improvements for RS5, and when you install today’s build you’ll find: Drag and drop app tabs within and between Sets windows is now supported: It works just like it sounds! You can now drag an app tab around within the Set or combine tabbed app windows into Sets. Note: If…

Write and draw even more naturally https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/03/afa06a3facc6b0626912e0ce3b19c4d6.jpg Using a pen feels natural with tilt* support, letting you draw and shade just like you would with paper and pencil. Simply select the Pencil tool, angle your pen slightly, and watch as your ink stroke changes from a point to a more natural angle. Draw with dazzling ink https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/03/55d82cb1c8dc7914d3ac769f6dbd9795.gif Spice up your notes and sketches with fun ink effects** like rainbow, galaxy, gold, silver, lava, ocean, and more. Clean up your notes https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/03/fc8dd9824…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17634 (RS5) to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17634 Search is now available in Calendar for Windows 10! Now you can find past or future events by searching for the name, location, people included or words in the event body. Events that match your search will be clearly visible on your calendar, while those that don’t will be greyed-out so you can find what you need quickly. https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/03/7e19d248dc9e612764b65deb9a07ae65-1024x555.png Search will work for Outlook, Hotmail, Live and Office 365 accounts. We do…

Save $200 on Surface Pro i5 devices** https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/03/ac32cdcf2b3d314f9e8bece36faf163a-1024x640.jpg Spring means sunny days spent outdoors are ahead, so why not upgrade and save on Surface Pro i5 128GB and Pro i5 256GB. This ultra-light and versatile laptop has the power and performance that lets you to work and play from anywhere you want. Offer ends April 7. Get 20% off the Surface Arc Mouse If you’re interested in a new Surface Pro, then you want an equally sleek new Surface Arc Mouse at a great price. Available in burgundy, cobalt blue, and light gray, it’s the perfect partner for your Surface. This slim, light Bluetooth mou…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17133 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. Just like in Build 17128, you will also notice that the watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop has disappeared in Build 17133. Again, we are in the phase of checking in final code to prepare for the final release. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC We fixed an issue resulting in certain devices with BitLocker enabled unexpectedly booting into BitLocker recovery in recent flights. We fixed an issue resulting in not being able to change the display resolution when there were 4 or more monitors connecte…