Identity, Registration and Activation of Non-packaged Win32 Apps

2019-10-30 KENNETH 0

Identity, Registration and Activation of Non-packaged Win32 Apps Many new and sought-after Windows APIs and features such as BackgroundTasks, Notifications, LiveTiles, Share and more, are either not available or not easily callable from non-packaged Win32 applications. This is due to the programming model for UWP APIs that integrate with the system and have a dependency on the following concepts: Identity – The need for package or application identity to identify the caller, and an identifier to scope data and resources. Registration – The need for configuration of machine state during application deployment, which is required by the API and indexed by the package or application identity. For packaged applications, Identity declared in the Appxmanifest.xml, and Registration is handled by the MSIX deployment pipeline based on the information in the AppxManifest.xml. This allows a simplified calling pattern for UWP APIs where [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19013

2019-10-30 KENNETH 0

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19013 Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19013 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. IMPORTANT: As is normal with pre-release builds, these builds may contain bugs that might be painful for some. If you take this flight, you won’t be able to switch Slow or Release Preview rings without doing a clean-install on your PC. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle. Not seeing any of the features in this build? Check your Windows Insider Settings to make sure you’re on [ more… ]

No Image

Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 19008 available now!

2019-10-30 KENNETH 0

Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 19008 available now! Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 19008 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 19008 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from developer section on Windows Insider. For feedback and updates to the known issues, please see the developer forum. For new developer feature requests, head over to our Windows Platform UserVoice. Things to note: This build works in conjunction with previously released SDKs and Visual Studio 2017 and 2019. You can install this SDK and still also continue to submit your apps that target Windows 10 build 1903 or earlier to the Microsoft Store. The Windows SDK will now formally only be supported by Visual Studio 2017 [ more… ]

No Image

Announcing Windows Server vNext Insider Preview Build 19008

2019-10-30 KENNETH 0

Announcing Windows Server vNext Insider Preview Build 19008 Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new Insider Preview build of the Windows Server VNext Semi-Annual Channel edition. What’s New Windows Server Core Container Images Are 20% Smaller In what should be a significant win for any workflow that pulls Windows containers images, the download size of the Windows Server Core container Insider image has been reduced by 20%. This has been achieved by optimizing the set of .NET pre-compiled native images included in the Server Core container image. If you are using .NET Framework with Windows containers, including Windows PowerShell, use a .NET Framework image, which will include additional .NET pre-compiled native images to maintain performance for those scenarios, while also benefiting from a reduced size. Available Content Windows Server vNext Semi-Annual Preview Build 19008 The Server [ more… ]

Outer Worlds now available on Windows PC and Xbox One

2019-10-25 KENNETH 0

Outer Worlds now available on Windows PC and Xbox One The Outer Worlds, which won the best original game at E3 2019, is now available across the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X and Windows PC. In this game, you awake from hibernation after drifting in space for 70 years on a lost colonist ship, the Hope. Here at the edge of the galaxy, corporations control all aspects of life in Halcyon, and they are hiding a dark secret that could destroy the colony. As you explore multiple locations in the game’s world, you will encounter various factions, and meet a host of multi-faceted characters who may offer assistance in your missions. But choose carefully, as the actions and choices you make will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. The Outer Worlds is available now for $59.99 [ more… ]