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Microsoft Pluton helps secure AMD-powered Acer Swift Edge On-the-go professionals looking for the right PC for their hybrid work lives now have another choice: the Acer Swift Edge, a lightweight 16-inch OLED Windows 11 PC laptop powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series and AMD Ryzen 6000 processors and up to eight high performance Zen 3+ cores built on advanced 6 nm process technology. For IT administrators, AMD PRO technologies deliver multilayered security features to help keep threats at bay, and comprehensive manageability options that scale for long-term stability and reliability. The Acer Swift Edge comes with the Microsoft Pluton, a security processor designed by Microsoft that hardens new Windows 11 PCs with additional protection for sensitive assets such as credentials and encryption keys. To further keep users at ease, the addition of biometric authentication and a Noble Wedge Lock [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Developers can start building and testing 3rd party widgets on the latest Insider Preview builds in the Dev Channel and the WinAppSDK 1.2 preview 2 release. Details and links below. This build includes a few input-related changes and fixes. Some Insiders are seeing a sneak peek of a new video calling experience for Chat on Windows 11. Details below. We are beginning to roll out a Microsoft Store update that includes a few improvements including highlight games included with Game Pass. What’s new Developers can start building 3rd party widgets We are excited to announce support for 3rd party widgets as part of the WinAppSDK 1.2 preview 2 release. Our team has been working hard [ more… ]

Rolling out new features for Windows 11, version 22H2 in the Release Preview Channel Hello Windows Insiders, As Panos announced a few weeks ago, we have an additional set of experiences coming in October for customers on Windows 11, version 22H2, as part of delivering continuous Windows innovation and value. We are beginning to roll out some of those new features to Windows Insiders in Release Preview on Windows 11, version 22H2 Build 22621.608 (KB5017389) including: New! We enhance File Explorer. It now includes tabs to help you organize your File Explorer sessions like you do in Microsoft Edge. On the new File Explorer homepage, you can pin important files for quick and easy access. Using the power of Microsoft OneDrive, you can view your colleagues’ actions on your shared files. We also provide personalized suggestions based on your Microsoft [ more… ]

Spookyfest is back: Trick your friends, treat yourself with Minecraft adventures From Oct. 4 to Nov. 9, you can trick your friends with printable masks, treat yourself with Marketplace adventures, or test your courage with Minecraft Dungeons seasonal trials as the Minecraft team celebrates all things spooky, all at once. “There’s something for everyone this Spookyfest, whether you want to dive into the unknown, sword in hand, or get cozy near the fire,” writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. Read all the scary details on Minecraft.net. Source: Spookyfest is back: Trick your friends, treat yourself with Minecraft adventures

Iconic franchises celebrate milestone birthdays with 6 weeks of content releases, activities and game discounts Starting Oct. 4, five iconic franchises celebrate milestone birthdays with six weeks of new content releases, community activities and game discounts. “From Microsoft Flight Simulator to Forza Horizon, each of these genre-defining franchises has taken us around the world or immersed us in the nuclear wasteland,” writes Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson. “We’ve captured major activities from each franchise so new and old fans can celebrate with us.” Head over to Xbox Wire and jump to each section for what’s in store for Fallout’s 25th anniversary, Forza Horizon’s 10th anniversary, Dishonored’s 10th anniversary, Age of Empires’ 25th anniversary and Microsoft Flight Simulator’s 40th Anniversary. Source: Iconic franchises celebrate milestone birthdays with 6 weeks of content releases, activities and game discounts