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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.607 to the Release Preview Channel Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.607 (KB5017389) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2.   This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue that affects some apps that were not signed by the Microsoft Store. You must reinstall them after you upgrade the OS. We fixed issues that cause updates to the Microsoft Store to fail. We fixed an issue that stops you from signing in to various Microsoft Office 365 apps. This affects Outlook, Word, Teams, and so on. We updated the start date for daylight saving time in Chile. It will start on September 11, 2022 instead of on September 4, 2022. We fixed an issue that affects the Windows Search service. It causes the indexing progress [ more… ]

Updated Photos app for Windows 11 begins rolling out to Windows Insiders Hello Windows Insiders, As Panos mentioned in his blog post yesterday, we will be releasing an update to the Photos app in Windows 11 that introduces a new photos-managing experience. We are beginning to roll a preview of this update for the Photos app to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today. This means not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will have the update right away, but we plan to increase the rollout over time as we monitor feedback. The update brings a gorgeous gallery, simplifying browsing, finding, management and consumption of your collection of photos. It also allows you to easily backup your photos with OneDrive, enjoy powerful experiences on Windows devices and offers a delightful “Memories” experience. Here are some things for Insiders try with [ more… ]

Tech Trends: Windows PCs help Microsoft meet its commitments to sustainability When consumers are choosing PCs to buy, they’re looking not only at the device itself, but also at its environmental impact. Check out the latest episode of “Tech Trends” below, which takes a look at how Microsoft and its Windows 11 device partners are addressing sustainability objectives throughout the design, use and end-of-life management of PCs. “As an ecosystem, Microsoft is focused on achieving consistent sustainability targets across our devices,” explains Katie Mincin, who helps lead Microsoft’s sustainability efforts with its device partners, in the video. “Microsoft has identified six specific ecosystem wide objectives to address with our device partners. These include improved energy efficiency, sustainable packaging, increased recyclability and use of recycled materials, improved repairability, reduction in manufacturing carbon emissions, and finally the promotion of sustainability standards and [ more… ]