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Windows 10 Tip: Four ways to get the most out of Microsoft Edge We’ve showed you how to get started with extensions and how to enable the dark theme in Microsoft Edge – today, we’re talking about how you can get the most out of Microsoft Edge in four easy ways. Pin tabs for quick access See your favorite websites in the same place every time you open Microsoft Edge. Just right-click on an open tab and select Pin. Web notifications Web Notifications in Microsoft Edge allows sites to display notifications relevant to you even when you are away from the site. This helps to keep you informed of new messages or alerts. Web notifications will also show in the Action Center with easy controls over permissions and Quiet Hours. Navigate tabs easily With Microsoft Edge, it’s effortless to manage [ more… ]

Web-to-App Linking with AppUriHandlers Overview Web-to-app linking allows you to drive user engagement by associating your app with a website. When users open a link to your website, instead of opening the browser, your app is launched. If your app is not installed, your website is opened in the browser as usual. By implementing this feature, you can achieve greater app engagement from your users while also offering them a richer experience. For example, this could help address situations where your users may not get the best experience through the browser (e.g. on mobile devices or on desktop PCs where the app is more full-featured that the website). To enable web-to-app linking you will need: A JSON file that declares the association between your app (Package Family Name) and your website This JSON file needs to be placed in the [ more… ]

This Week on Windows: Gears of War 4, Windows Ink and more We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Read more about the HP Elite x3, now available in Microsoft Stores and this week’s milestone for Microsoft HoloLens, or head over here to learn how to get started with the Windows Ink Workspace. Here’s what’s new in the Windows Store this week: Gears of War 4 now available on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC We’re thrilled to announce the official release of Gears of War 4 ($59.99 Standard Edition, $99 Ultimate Edition) with fans around the world. Available exclusively on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, Gears of War 4 marks the beginning of a new saga for one of the most acclaimed videogame franchises in history. And, until Oct. 20, you can earn 10,000 bonus Microsoft [ more… ]

New themes, challenges and puzzles in Microsoft Mahjong for Windows 10 Today, the Microsoft Casual Games team is proud to announce that Microsoft Mahjong, the classic tile-matching game, is now updated for Windows 10 with Daily Challenges, a new look and feel, and 20 new puzzles exclusively for Windows 10. You can now enjoy a total of more than 40 puzzles for hours of tile-matching fun!  Microsoft Mahjong is now a Universal Windows App, which means new experiences can be created and added to the game faster than ever on both Windows 10 PCs and Windows 10 mobile devices. Head over to Xbox Wire to read about all the new features in the game available on Windows 10 today! Microsoft Mahjong is available for free in the Windows Store. Source: New themes, challenges and puzzles in Microsoft Mahjong for Windows [ more… ]

Instagram app for Windows 10 expands to PC and tablets We’re excited to share that the Instagram app for Windows 10 is expanding beyond its current mobile availability and is optimized for tablets and PCs today. The app is free to download from the Windows Store. We welcomed the Instagram app for Windows 10 mobile back in April, and you can now use the app right from your Windows 10 tablet or PC with Windows-only experiences such as Live Tiles, which let you see new photos and notifications right from your home screen. Here are some of the features you can use in Instagram for Windows 10: Post and edit photos* – Instagram makes sharing moments with everyone in your world easy, speedy, and fun. Stories – Stories from people you follow will appear in a row at the top of [ more… ]