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Register now for Microsoft Edge Web Summit 2017 Registration is now open for Microsoft Edge Web Summit 2017. Join the Microsoft Edge team in Seattle for a jam-packed day of energetic technical sessions looking at what’s new, and what’s next, for the web on Windows. Space is limited and reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, so book your seat today! Microsoft Edge Web Summit is a free conference presented by the engineers building Microsoft Edge. The main track consists of 14 jam-packed technical sessions, covering everything from performance, accessibility, and test guidance, to brand-new tools and APIs for building Progressive Web Apps on Windows, adding payments and biometric authentication to your sites, and building modern layouts with new CSS features like CSS Grid. This year, we’re introducing a new Hallway Track, where you can meet with engineers from across Microsoft to solve real [ more… ]

Windows 10 Tip: Get started with Windows Help Me Choose We know there are a lot of great options when it comes to Windows 10 PCs, and narrowing it down can be overwhelming. That’s why the Windows team created Help Me Choose: an interactive tool on Windows.com that makes it easy to find the best PC that will meet your needs. We designed Windows to be the place you love to create and play, with the tools to help you make your mark on the world –  whether you’re a student, gamer, artist or mobile professional. Here’s how to use Help Me Choose: Shop for a new Windows 10 PC Simply click on “Shop for a new Windows 10 PC,” and you’ll be asked a couple questions about how you’ll be using your PC, and what features are most important [ more… ]

Gigantic launches on Windows 10 and Xbox One We at Motiga and Perfect World Entertainment couldn’t be more excited to get our unique hero-shooter into the hands of gamers across the globe. The development team has been working for years to create a visually stunning and strategic experience featuring massive Guardians, creatures to summon, and a diverse roster of heroes. One of the best aspects of gaming is that it offers experiences for all types of gamers. With Gigantic, we’re proud to offer 19 heroes (with many more on the way) that each have their own playstyles, diverse skill sets, and varied skill trees to fine-tune your gameplay for each match. Even in the heat of battle, hero skills can be upgraded depending on the friendly or enemy team composition, the state of map control, or if you feel like [ more… ]

This Week on Windows: New LinkedIn app, organize your photos and more We hope you enjoyed today’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to learn all about the new LinkedIn app for Windows 10 PCs, check out the Apps to Study and Play Collection, read this week’s Windows 10 Tip on getting started with the Photos app and Sway – or, keep reading for what’s new in the Windows Store. In case you missed it: Learn how indie games are providing a platform to showcase creativity and diversity in the latest episode of our .future podcast We recently launched .future, a new podcast about making the future happen. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the ‘Moonlights’ and ‘Napoleon Dynamites’ – the indie games that are breaking out, changing paradigms and making a case for independence in gaming. [ more… ]