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Service Workers: Going beyond the page

2017-12-20 KENNETH 0

Service Workers: Going beyond the page We’re thrilled to announce that today’s Windows Insider build enables Service Workers by default in Microsoft Edge for the first time. This is an exciting milestone for us and for the web! These new APIs allow the web to offer better experiences when devices are offline or have limited connectivity, and to send push notifications even when the page or browser isn’t open. This milestone also establishes the foundation for full-featured Progressive Web App experiences in Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft Store. We’ve carefully tailored our implementation together with Windows and are excited to be the only browser on Windows 10 to provide push handling in the background to optimize for better battery usage. We’ll have more to share about PWAs on Windows in the weeks ahead, so be sure to stay tuned! We [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17063 for PC

2017-12-20 KENNETH 0

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17063 for PC 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. Timeline enhances Task View, allowing you to switch between currently running [ more… ]

Last Chance holiday savings at Microsoft Store begin today

2017-12-20 KENNETH 0

Last Chance holiday savings at Microsoft Store begin today 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 at $199, plus a free select game (through Jan. 6, 2018) ** Get PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) for [ more… ]

Windows 10 Tip: How to recover your pin and password from the lock screen

2017-12-19 KENNETH 0

Windows 10 Tip: How to recover your pin and password from the lock screen 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 device, fill [ more… ]

Calling all gamers: Here’s your go-to buying guide for gaming PCs this holiday

2017-12-16 KENNETH 0

Calling all gamers: Here’s your go-to buying guide for gaming PCs this holiday 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 Forza Motorsport 7 and Cuphead with even more to come in 2018 like Age [ more… ]