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We’re excited to announce that BIO-key International, Inc. has launched three new compact USB fingerprint reader accessories, available at Microsoft Stores and microsoftstore.com. These devices enable you to login conveniently and securely to your Windows 10 PC with a simple swipe or touch. With Windows Hello* you can sign into your Windows devices in less than 2 seconds – that’s 3 times faster** than a password that you have to remember and type in; also, with Windows Hello and the Anniversary Update, you can now sign into compatible apps and Microsoft Edge websites***. BIO-key SideSwipe Mini Fingerprint Reader – $39.99 https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMir…

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In the newly released Gears 5 Operation 8, you’ll see two new characters: Ketor Vrol and Bernadette Mataki. You’ll also find a brand-new multiplayer map called Ritual, new achievements, an updated Tour of Duty and more. Find out more at Gears 5. Continue reading...

Recently, the United Nations General Assembly met for their 76th session to realize their vision of building resilience with hope: helping the world to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people and revitalize the U.N. As a partner to the U.N., Microsoft deeply supports this vision. We’ve been driving for progress on several fronts, notably by: Investing in our global skills initiative, recently expanded with skilling resources for small- to medium-size businesses, to help drive an inclusive skills-based economy. Doubling down on accessibility to close the disability divide and scale accessible tech…

Today, we’re showing you how you can enable “Hey Cortana” so you can simply ask Cortana for whatever it is you need with your voice! “Hey Cortana” lets you interact with Cortana hands-free so you can master multitasking. You can even use “Hey Cortana” to interact with Cortana above your lock screen so you don’t even have to login to your computer to have Cortana help you out. Here’s how to enable “Hey Cortana:” https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/5fc7fd4b8c63df4adfd9c08782c25a3e.gif To get started, click on the Search bar, then click on the Settings icon and find the button to enable Hey Cortana. Here are a couple things you can ask for when yo…

MINECON is here and we’re excited to bring you more details about the next big update for Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta, Minecraft: Pocket Edition, and Minecraft: Gear VR Edition, releasing on Oct. 18. https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/872ba161bb3f3af776938f4be0c1965b.png As we mentioned a few weeks ago, the Boss Update is bringing boss battles to these versions of Minecraft for the first time. Also arriving in the Boss Update will be the first iteration of Add-Ons. With Add-Ons, you’ll be able to experiment with remixing components of entities or characters in the game. Worlds you create with Add-Ons can be shared with others directly or uplo…

Today, HP Inc. unveiled an awesome updated lineup of Windows 10 PCs for the holiday season, including new Windows 10 laptops, an all-in-one and a 4K display. With these new devices, you can draw and markup webpages in Microsoft Edge, talk to your own personal digital assistant in Cortana and enjoy their overall design excellence, quality and performance, whether you’re at home or on-the-go. Let’s take a look at HP’s new devices: HP Spectre x360 with Windows 10 delivers powerful performance in sleek package HP has taken its most successful premium laptop PC and made it even better. By optimizing the PC for the latest 7th Generation Intel Core processors, and addi…

As a kid, Charles Taylor was always interested in tech – though he didn’t know exactly what that meant, beyond translating to a job related to computer science. Growing up in Littleton, North Carolina – an actual little town with less than 700 people – he went to school with the same group of about 60 kids through high school graduation. He would be one of the first in his family to attend college. Taylor went to Duke University. He took classes in computer science, visual and media studies and information science, trying to get a feel for a future career. He questioned whether it was the right fit. Then a work-study program at a Duke University medical center connected h…

Fall is officially here. It’s hard to believe, but we’re in our second year where our lives continue to be impacted by the pandemic. Still, many families like mine are well into the school year routine, whatever that may look like. Fall is a very busy time with school, extra-curricular activities, work, meal planning, holiday planning and more. Maximizing time and money is key to getting through this busy time of year, especially when it comes to holiday shopping and family travels. Microsoft Edge is committed to putting your family first. This month, we’re excited to introduce new features to help you save time and money so you can focus on what matters most to you and y…

More than 40 million people in the United States have a disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted people with disabilities, exacerbating what the World Health Organization termed the Disability Divide. Disability is a growing demographic, it was pre-pandemic, but even more so post, with “Long Covid” recently designated a disability. This year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” hit at the center of what people with disabilities face given the pandemic and gives voice to what we too believe at Microsoft. We consider disability a strength. By ensuring t…

Seaside Story is a new map from Gamemode One for Minecraft for Windows 10 Starter Edition. It’s designed for mobile users but also works for all Bedrock players. Available for free until April 22 of next year, Seaside Story is a place where you can catch more than 20 types of fish, exploring and unlocking biome after biome after you customize your own boat and upgrade equipment. Read all about it and download now on Minecraft.net. Continue reading...

Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase. A new Windows experience, Windows 11 is designed to bring you closer to what you love. As the PC continues to play a more central role in our lives than ever before — Windows 11 is ready to empower your productivity and inspire your creativity. Here are 11 highlights of this release The new design and sounds are modern, fresh, clean and beautiful, bringing you a sense of calm and ease. With…

Season Four is the latest Sea of Thieves content update, available now for free for all players with Xbox Game Pass and across Windows 10, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam. Get the update and dive into the Sunken Kingdom to solve puzzles and unearth the secrets of its Siren Shrines, or battle through waves of Ocean Crawlers and Sirens to raid the Siren Treasuries. Seasonal progression allows all players to earn renown and rewards, with a fresh array of trials and deeds to boost progress and an optional Plunder Pass to expand the reward pool. Head on over to Xbox Wire to find out more. Continue reading...

Last year, we reimagined Microsoft Envision as a digital series for senior business leaders from around the world and across industries to come together and discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities during these extraordinary times. Co-produced by Accenture, Avanade and Microsoft, the series builds on our long-standing strategic alliance to help clients overcome disruption and lead transformation in their industries. In Season 1, we explored topics like digital resilience, unlocking employee potential, the importance of zero trust and the power of a growth mindset. Featured speakers included Avanade CEO Pamela Maynard; Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella; barrister and …

If you’ve followed the story of the Arch-Illager and found the shards from the Orb of Dominance, now it’s finally time to end its seemingly infinite influence and reach the conclusion, with the availability of Echoing Void, Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition - Windows 10 latest downloadable content, on Windows PC and Xbox One. Plenty of challenges and treasures await you in Minecraft’s darkest dimension, as you face new enemies like the Enderlings, collect legendary gear and make your way through three challenging missions using everything from elytra gliding to shulker flying. Find out more at Minecraft.net. Continue reading...

Explore new places, be somebody different and discover new ways to play with community creations from Minecraft Marketplace. The latest one comes from The Misfit Society: MLB Home Run Derby. Join your favorite Major League Baseball team and swing for the fences in a fast-paced home run competition. Test your reflexes and accuracy in every MLB ballpark, faithfully re-created in Minecraft. Find out more over at Minecraft.net and download Minecraft for Windows 10 if you haven’t got it already. Continue reading...

Each of these new devices was thoughtfully designed to meet your needs and habits, whether at home, in the office or on-the-go. These devices also take advantage of great Windows 10 features, including Windows Hello with built-in face recognition cameras and fingerprint readers, and touch screens that light up Windows Ink. Also, built into these new devices are noise-cancelling microphones to support Cortana*, your personal digital assistant. Here’s a closer look at what Lenovo announced today: A premium PC experience with the ThinkPad X1 family ThinkPad X1 Carbon https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/d80da5ea329a9625b15d92c99fee52b5.png The…

The Minecraft team asked its friends at Razzleberries and GameMode One to create maps specifically for the mobile version of Minecraft, and available for all Bedrock players. The first map is now available for free in Minecraft Marketplace. In Minecraft: Emerald Tycoon by Razzleberries, you’ll find different stations that generate emeralds. As you progress, you’ll be able to upgrade both the function and look of the stations. You can also unlock new biomes as well as challenging themed areas. Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...

Available beginning today, Psychonauts 2 is a game full of challenges and secrets, along with a broad suite of accessibility options to make sure players of different ages and needs can enjoy the adventure. You can play Psychonauts 2 on Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox Cloud Gaming, and with Xbox Game Pass. Find out more on Xbox Wire. Continue reading...

We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! This week, we’re all about the Microsoft Windows 10 Event. Keep reading to catch up on everything we announced. The Windows 10 Creators Update – coming early 2017 Coming as a free update early next year to the more than 400 million devices running Windows 10 the Creators Update will bring 3D and mixed reality to everyone, empower every gamer to be a broadcaster, connect people faster to those they care about most, and much more. Surface Studio, Surface Dial and a new Surface Book Introducing Microsoft Surface Studio. Turn your desk into a Studio with a brilliant screen for your ideas. #Mic…

The virtual world of Microsoft Flight Simulator just got a major update. World Update VI: Austria, Germany and Switzerland is now available for free to all users of the game, which is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S. “Renowned for its glorious mountain ranges, ubiquitous castles and stunning vistas, this region comes to life with World Update VI,” writes Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, in a post on Xbox Wire. “Our latest World Update contains new aerial imagery, high-resolution elevation maps and several brand-new 3D cities in Germany, Basel in Switzerland, Graz and Vienna in Austria. The update drastically enhances the visuals of these three countri…

https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/4fbc5d49e5a6fbce94f4d43784871e29.jpg As the newest member of the Xbox One family of devices, Xbox One X will offer gamers premier console performance for $499 USD / 449 GBP / 499 EUR / 599 CAD/ 649 AUD and begins rolling out to all Xbox One markets starting Nov. 7. Every Xbox One X unit will come with a 1TB hard drive, a matching Xbox Wireless Controller, HDMI cable, power supply, a 1-month free Xbox Game Pass subscription and a 14-day free Xbox Live Gold membership. Inspired by the sleek design elements of Xbox One S, now in black, Xbox One X is not only the most powerful console we’ve ever created, it’s also th…

(Disclaimer): Pre-release software shown. Subject to change. It should be simple to catch up on the things we care about. Yet, I find it can be overwhelming. I’m inundated by news, information and on-going alerts across online sources, media channels and devices. It turns out, I’m not alone. In a recent Forrester survey[1] commissioned by Microsoft, we found that on average, people spend seven hours a day online, use six different feeds on a regular basis and check their feeds five times a day. There’s so much to catch up on, but there are only so many hours in a day. I don’t want to lose time navigating notifications, validating sources and switching devices. Instea…

Dawn of the Dukes, the second expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, is now available. Challenge friends with two additional civilizations, as well as new units and technologies. Battle your way across Central and Eastern Europe with three new campaigns, overwhelming opponents with sheer military might and economic productivity, or with highly disciplined and technologically innovative armies. Find out more over at Xbox Wire. Continue reading...

Just over a year ago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spelled out Microsoft’s unique approach to cybersecurity aimed at reducing an estimated $3 trillion dollars’ worth of potentially lost productivity and growth. The approach is based on a vision of individuals, companies, organizations and governments working together to address cybersecurity. It includes Microsoft’s commitment to provide a comprehensive security platform, build out an Intelligent Security Graph and partner broadly with the industry as part of a $1 billion annual investment in security. Today I’d like to share the progress we’ve made in our cybersecurity journey and highlight several new products and collab…