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Tech Trends: Windows PCs help Microsoft meet its commitments to sustainability When consumers are choosing PCs to buy, they’re looking not only at the device itself, but also at its environmental impact. Check out the latest episode of “Tech Trends” below, which takes a look at how Microsoft and its Windows 11 device partners are addressing sustainability objectives throughout the design, use and end-of-life management of PCs. “As an ecosystem, Microsoft is focused on achieving consistent sustainability targets across our devices,” explains Katie Mincin, who helps lead Microsoft’s sustainability efforts with its device partners, in the video. “Microsoft has identified six specific ecosystem wide objectives to address with our device partners. These include improved energy efficiency, sustainable packaging, increased recyclability and use of recycled materials, improved repairability, reduction in manufacturing carbon emissions, and finally the promotion of sustainability standards and [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.601 and 22622.601 Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.601 and Build 22622.601 (KB5017384) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.601 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.601 = New features off by default. As a reminder, Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.xxxx) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22622.xxx). Fixes for BOTH Build 22621.601 & Build 22622.601 We fixed the issue where clicking the network icon on the Lock screen would not work and would crash the Lock screen. We updated the start date for daylight saving time in Chile. It will start on September 11, 2022 instead of on September 4, 2022. We reduced the power that [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206 Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR The build includes changes to SMB authentication rate limiter behavior. We’ve got a few changes and improves including making the updated “Open with” dialog available to all Insiders in the Dev Channel, some updates for Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) and more. This build also includes a set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. We also added a new known issue for a bug we’re investigating that is impacting a subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel from updating to the latest builds. What’s new SMB authentication rate limiter behavior changes The SMB authentication rate limiter in Insider Preview builds has added an additional protection mechanism to the SMB server service: it [ more… ]

Time-warped action of Deathloop comes to Game Pass Xbox players can now jump into the colorful world and time-warped action of Deathloop, available with PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming (Beta) and on Xbox Series X|S. “Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins,” writes Anne Lewis of Bethesda Softworks on Xbox Wire. “Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down eight targets all over the island to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again.” Head over to Xbox Wire for all the details and watch the official launch trailer and more. Source: Time-warped action of Deathloop comes [ more… ]