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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.466 to Beta and Release Preview Channels Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.466 (KB5008353) to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This update includes the following improvements: We improved the reliability of application installations on ARM64 devices. We updated daylight savings time to start in February 2022 instead of March 2022 in Jordan. We fixed an issue that causes ARM64 devices to stop responding when they hibernate or resume from hibernation. We fixed an issue that might prevent some image editing programs from rendering colors correctly on certain high dynamic range (HDR) displays. This frequently affects white colors that might display in bright yellow or other colors. We fixed an issue that affects predictive pre-rendering in Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode. We fixed an issue that sometime prevents you [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533 Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR We are resetting the rollout of the updated entry point for Widgets with weather on the taskbar first introduced with Build 22518. As a result, some Insiders who had this enabled may find it has reverted to the original experience as seen in released version of Windows 11. However, our intention is to quickly expand the rollout to the majority of Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build includes a good set of fixes and improvements but as always, be sure to check the known issues too. We’re rolling out a new Calls experience for the Your Phone app – details below. We are providing ISOs for this build which can be downloaded here. Changes and [ more… ]

New free map – Grave Danger – now available in Minecraft new year’s celebration series The latest free map in the Minecraft new year’s celebration has arrived. Available for download now, Grave Danger by Shapescape for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is an action-packed adventure where the fate of your castle rests in your hands. “Build your defenses, protect your tower and defeat waves of fantastical creatures with your trusty dragon at your side,” writes Sophie Austin in her post on Minecraft.net. “I could tell you more, but I’m going to let the awesome people at Shapescape take this one, seeing as they’re the masterminds (and master builders) behind this awesome map.” Head over to Minecraft.net for Austin’s interview with the Shapescape team and to download the map. Source: New free map – Grave Danger – now available in Minecraft new year’s [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build has a good set of changes and improvements as well as fixes. Please be sure to read the list of known issues below! Changes and Improvements We’re experimenting with showing ALT + TAB as windowed instead of full screen for some Insiders. We have added support for wideband speech when using Apple AirPods products (AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max), improving audio quality for voice calls. Starting with Build 22518, Credential Guard is now enabled by default on Windows 11 Enterprise (E3 and E5) licensed PCs that are enterprise-joined. We are experimenting with indexing more file locations so that using search to find important files in Files Explorer is quicker. Fixes [File Explorer] [ more… ]

Windows 11 devices at CES showcase industry-leading sustainability, powerful hybrid work and robust security CES 2022 is here, and I am excited for another year filled with incredible innovation from our partners! Every year, CES unveils the newest technologies our industry has to offer, and this year, the event is once again setting a new standard for cutting edge devices. Technology brings us together and allows us to collaborate in a rich environment that meets the needs of businesses, students, educators, gamers and consumers. After a year of tremendous technological advancements, including the launch of Windows 11, CES 2022 gives us a front row seat to see how devices continue to evolve to meet customers’ needs. I am looking forward to what we will see and hear from Microsoft’s partners launching new devices and solutions that include powerful new silicon, [ more… ]