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We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! This week, we’re talking all about partner news at CES – head over here to read more! And, learn more about the Harman Kardon Invoke with Cortana, or check out our Windows 10 Tips on browsing full screen in Microsoft Edge and getting started with the Mixed Reality Viewer app. In case you missed it: Have a great weekend! The post This Week on Windows: CES, the Harman Kardon Invoke with Cortana and more appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...

I’m happy to announce the Fall Creators Update (version 1709) is fully available for all compatible devices running Windows 10 worldwide! Full availability is the final phase of our rollout process. When a new feature update is released, we begin by targeting a select set of devices that we believe will have the best update experience based on device characteristics and testing done by us and our device partners. We then monitor feedback for issues around application and device compatibility and make adjustments along the way, if necessary. Actively listening for and responding to issues as they emerge helps us confidently expand the release to additional devices while m…

It’s exciting to kick off the new year with our incredible partners at CES, the world’s gathering place for people who love consumer technology. As I walked the floor and met with our partners, it’s been amazing to see the amount of innovation in the Windows ecosystem and the trends that will unlock creativity and empower a new culture of work in 2018 and beyond. https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/01/feb926c6292f74e6e41ab093207aea9e-1024x576.jpg In line with our mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more, creators, students, and gamers continue to inspire us. Over the course of this week, we showcased new devices and experiences in five …

Meet the new Always Connected Lenovo Miix 630 2-in-1 Detachable Meet the new Miix 630, Lenovo’s latest Windows 10 S 2-in-1 detachable that gives you the power and productivity of a laptop with the always on, always connected mobility of a smartphone.1 With integrated 4G LTE, you don’t have to just rely on slow, public Wi-Fi hotspots. The Miix 630 is built with Qualcomm’s innovative Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC Platform and Windows 10 S, so you can get work done on the go. Its full-sized backlit keyboard with precision touchpad gives you a comfortable and convenient typing experience to compile reports, design presentations or crunch numbers. It’s also equipped with …

These new devices light up some of the best of Windows 10 — including the Paint 3D app and Remix3D.com community, your digital personal assistant Cortana*, Windows Hello for fast and secure login, Windows Ink for drawing on photos or marking up webpages in Microsoft Edge, comprehensive protection with Windows Defender and more. Let’s take a closer look: XPS 15 2-in-1 https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/01/06fe9526e96ec636f20107d5a1b33067-1024x1024.jpg Balancing high performance with a sleek design, the first XPS 15 2-in-1 delivers the CPU and graphics horsepower to run content creation apps, process huge files and play AAA games while featuring touch, pen,…

Today at CES, ASUS announced exciting new laptops and all-in-one PCs powered by Windows 10, and showed their Always Connected PC announced last month: the ASUS NovaGo, designed to deliver impeccable connectivity to keep you in touch around the home, at the office and on-the-go. Let’s take a look at these devices: ZenBook 13 https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/01/aeda3169ca01470179836fa8d4eacbc3.jpg The revolutionary ZenBook 13 is a laptop that’s ultralight, ultrathin and ultrapowerful. It’s the first-ever ZenBook to be constructed from magnesium-aluminum alloy, a super-strong and super-light material that’s 33% lighter than the standard alloy used in lapto…

Acer Swift 7 Click to view slideshow. At just 8.98 mm thin, the new Swift 7 is powered by Windows 10 and designed for mobility, with an ultraportable design, all-day battery life, and a personal, trusted 4G LTE connection. The Acer Swift 7’s unmatched slim design is only the beginning of the new features available with the device. Blazing-fast 4G LTE connectivity keeps you productive; it’s especially useful for professionals who want to eliminate tedious wireless connection problems on the road so they can stay focused on the task at hand. In addition to a Nano SIM card slot, the Swift 7 features eSIM technology, allowing download and activation of eSIM profiles. The …

As part of our mission to bring 3D and mixed reality to everyone, we launched Mixed Reality Viewer with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update in October. With Mixed Reality Viewer, you can see 3D objects – either from the Remix3D.com community or your own creation from Paint 3D – mixed into your actual surroundings through your PC’s camera. It’s easy and fun, and all you need to get started is a device with a camera running the latest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. With the Mixed Reality Viewer, you can experience the power of 3D and mixed reality, no headset required. Mixed Reality Viewer is a perfect tool when you need to visualize space and dimension, expe…

HP ENVY x2 https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/01/a97fd6feb59904052abd951cba6d75e5-1024x870.png The new HP ENVY x2 is a premium detachable powered by Intel and Windows 10 that gives you versatility, performance, and long battery in a thin, light, and durable design. It offers mobile flexibility to stay connected with an instant-on experience with optional 4G LTE, so you can enjoy entertainment on the go and stay connected in and out of the home or office without having to find a Wi-Fi hotspot. Other features include: The fanless CNC Machined Aluminum tablet is 7.9 mm and 1.69 lbs. Features a brilliant 12.3-inch diagonal touch WUXGA+ display8 with Corni…

Today at CES, Samsung announced the Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) and showed the Notebook 9 and Notebook 9 Pen – new devices powered by Windows 10 that provide you with the tools you need to remain productive in today’s digital world. Let’s take a look: Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) Click to view slideshow. The Notebook 7 Spin (2018) arrives with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to offer modern features that light up touch, inking, 3D, including a 360-degree touchscreen that enables digital drawing, writing and note taking with Windows Ink; an Active Pen (sold separately) for quick and easy note-taking; as well as the power and performance for more effi…

https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/01/f750955eb2d6f131506d9344dea35619-e1515115599474-1024x602.jpg Powered by Windows 10 and the latest Intel 8th Generation Quad Core processor, the XPS 13 delivers superior mobile performance with fast booting SSDs up to 1TB in a sleek form factor. Its stunning InfinityEdge display fits this 13-inch laptop in an 11-inch frame. It’s a full 30 percent (3.4mm) thinner as well as lighter, starting at just 2.67 pounds, with a higher resolution display – incorporating 2.5 million more pixels with 4K Ultra HD compared to the previous QHD+ for great, saturated and accurate color. CES 2018: Dell unveils the new XPS 13 powered by Wind…

We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to learn more about how Microsoft technology is expanding the smart thermostat category, check out our Windows 10 Tips on getting started with Continue on PC on your phone and browsing full screen in Microsoft Edge, or, visit this post to read more about what’s new in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update – including 3D in Office. In case you missed it: This Week on Windows: Productivity tips for 2018, 3D in Office and more Tweet This Have a great weekend! The post This Week on Windows: Productivity tips for 2018, 3D in Office and more appeared first on Windows Experience…

Heating and cooling account for more than 40 percent of the energy use in a typical home and makes for the largest energy expense for most families. In the commercial building sector, the cost for energy is approximately 40 percent of their expenses. We’re excited to share that today, Johnson Controls (JCI), the inventors of the first room thermostat, revealed details of GLAS, the first smart thermostat featuring Cortana and powered by Windows 10 IoT Core. https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/01/42fe611475d152b888ca66267a1a5636-1024x819.jpg The simple to use, elegant thermostat features a translucent OLED touchscreen display for you to control temperature…

The human immune system is an astonishing diagnostic system, continuously adapting itself to detect any signal of disease in the body. Essentially, the state of the immune system tells a story about virtually everything affecting a person’s health. It may sound like science fiction, but what if we could “read” this story? Our scientific understanding of human health would be fundamentally advanced. And more importantly, this would provide a foundation for a new generation of precise medical diagnostic and treatment options. https://mscorpmedia.azureedge.net/mscorpmedia/2018/01/Peter-Lee-Microsoft-08-150x150.jpg Peter Lee, Corporate Vice President of AI + Research (Pho…

https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2018/01/e52345ba1168fd057ac9143d4e2aba22.gif Simply select the Settings and more menu and click the “Full screen” arrows icon, or press “F11” on your keyboard. Full screen mode hides things like the address bar and other items from view so you can focus on your content. To exit full screen mode, move your mouse near top of the screen or swipe down with your finger and select the “restore” icon in the top-right, or press “F11” again. Head over here to read what’s new in the Fall Creators Update, and have a great week! The post Windows 10 Tip: Browse full screen in Microsoft Edge appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Co…

The cloud is providing the foundation for the digital economy, changing how organizations produce, market and monetize their products and services. Whether it’s building animations and special effects for the next blockbuster movie or discovering new treatments for life-threatening diseases, the need for high-performance storage and the flexibility to store and process data where it makes the most sense for the business is critically important. Over the years, Microsoft has made a number of investments to provide our customers with the most flexible, secure and scalable storage solutions in the marketplace. Today, I am pleased to share that Microsoft has signed an agre…

We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! You can visit this blog post to learn more about how you can find the perfect last-minute gift or treat yourself during the Countdown to 2018 sale at Microsoft Store, check out our Windows 10 Tips on how to get started with Windows Hello on your PC, choosing your performance and battery balance, or saving disk space with OneDrive Files OnDemand – or, keep reading for more of this week’s news! In case you missed it: Here’s what’s new at Microsoft Store: Countdown to 2018 It’s too late to ship gifts to arrive in time for Christmas, but digital content and great deals are always ready to go…

Did you know that with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you have a currency converter built right into the calculator on your Windows 10 PC? https://winblogs.azureedge.net/win/2017/12/600fff8883181d51f0c2b936cf7e0346.gif It’s true – in fact, it also includes converters for things like time, power and temperature – so you can easily, quickly convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius and back again. Simply open Calculator, click on the menu button on the left, and select what you’d like to convert. Head over here to read more about what’s new in the Fall Creators Update, and have a great week! The post Windows 10 Tip: Travel easier with the built-in currency conver…

We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Beginning today, find the perfect last-minute gift or treat yourself during the Countdown to 2018 sale with deals of up to 50% off popular PC games, up to 65% on select Xbox Digital Games, up to 60% off popular movies and TV shows, up to 75% on must-have software and apps for Windows 10, great deals on Surface and Xbox One bundles, entertainment and more! You can shop the sale now at Microsoft Store online, on your Windows 10 PC, and on your Xbox. Below we’ve rounded up some of the best Countdown deals, available now at Microsoft Store: Game On There are numerous adventurous options on sale now…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing Project Honolulu Technical Preview 1712 Build 05002 to Windows Server Insiders. Project Honolulu is a flexible, lightweight browser-based customer-deployed platform and solution for Windows Server management scenarios for troubleshooting, configuration and maintenance. Project Honolulu Technical Preview 1712 Build 05002 is now available to Insiders before the public. What’s New in Project Honolulu Technical Preview 1712 Build 05002 We’ve added a couple top requested features in Virtual Machines and continued with the performance enhancements that lead to faster load times and page rendering. Virtual Machines …

Still scrambling to find those final few gifts? Microsoft Store has the perfect last-minute gifts with major savings on the season’s hottest products like Surface, Xbox, Windows Mixed Reality headsets and PC bundles, accessories and more to get you through the final shopping push. You can still get your gifts in time for the holidays by picking up your online purchase at your local Microsoft Store open through Dec. 24. Keep reading for the final holiday deals of the season from Microsoft Store kicking off today! Last-minute deals at the best price for those left on your list: Xbox and Gaming: Save up to $80 on select Xbox One S 500GB bundles, now starting…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17063 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17063 Introducing Timeline Timeline is here! We know that it can be difficult to get back to stuff you were working on in the past. If you’re like us, you might sometimes forget which site or app you were using or where you saved a file. Now you can finally close apps without worrying—with Timeline, you can get right back to where you left off. Timeline introduces a new way to resume past activities you started on this PC, other Windows PCs, and iOS/Android devices.…

Did you know with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can now easily reset your pin or password, right from your device’s lock screen? Here’s how to get started: On your PC’s lock screen, click I forgot my password and sign in with your MSA account. From there, you’ll be asked to prove you’re not a robot by typing the code shown on the screen – once that’s done, click next. Select a recovery email address or phone from the drop-down menu where you want the code to recover your password to be sent. Fill out the hidden part of the email address or phone number and click Send code. Log into the account you chose for recovery from a phone or another…

Maybe you’re thinking about purchasing a new gaming laptop this holiday but are overwhelmed by the variety of options to choose from. When shopping for new hardware, gamers often look for devices and specifications that fit their specific needs, and no two devices are the same. Whether you’re an experienced gamer or someone looking to dive into gaming for the first time, Windows 10 PCs offer something for all gamers this holiday. This has been an exciting year for PC gaming, with new game features in the Windows 10 Creators Update and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update that support gaming for all creators alike. Not to mention acclaimed, recently released titles such as F…

We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! You can visit this blog post to learn more about Always Connected PCs, visit this post to learn more about Microsoft Edge on iOS and Android, and read more about the artists bringing their visions to life in mixed reality. You can check out our Windows 10 Tip on what’s new in Skype for Windows 10 PCs – or, keep reading for more of this week’s news! In case you missed it: New Mixer app available now Exciting news from the Mixer Blog today! Just months ago, Mixer announced they we were rebuilding the Mixer app for Android and iOS. Since then and with the help of the community, they’ve built the …