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The new sidebar in Microsoft Edge helps you multitask smarter At Microsoft Edge, we’re always thinking of ways to help you make the most of your time online – and often times, this involves multitasking. But, multitasking is hard to do well – you start with writing an email, and then you toggle to another tab to grab a link … and next thing you know, you’ve lost your focus and are buried in a new task. That got us thinking: how can Microsoft Edge help you strike the right balance of focus and function? And today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve introduced the sidebar in Microsoft Edge to help you achieve more without losing your flow. The new sidebar in Microsoft Edge lets you access tools and features side-by-side within your browser, even as you navigate between tabs. [ more… ]

IFA 2022: Lenovo introduces latest 16-inch ThinkPad X1 Fold and new ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 If you’ve been curious about foldable Windows 11 PCs, Lenovo’s new ThinkPad X1 Fold provides the screen real estate and viewing experience of a 16-inch laptop that can convert into a sub-13-inch laptop that is light and compact enough to easily carry around and store. There are many modes in which you can enjoy it at its full size: unfold into landscape with a stand, rotate into portrait (for working with long documents, simultaneous social feeds, websites and more) and book mode (for proofreading articles or browsing digital bestsellers). Other modes available on this PC are classic clamshell (aka laptop) and tablet. Regardless of the mode you prefer, Windows 11 will run well on this PC, which is built on an Intel Evo design and [ more… ]

Microsoft joins NOAA’s Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Initiative to help improve America’s readiness and response to weather events Microsoft announced today that it has joined the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador initiative with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This initiative is NOAA’s successful, long-running program to formally recognize partners who are improving the United States’ readiness, responsiveness and resilience against extreme weather, water and climate events. Weather by Microsoft Start powers experiences integrated into Microsoft 365, the Microsoft Edge browser and over 1.4 billion Windows devices worldwide. Using industry-leading machine learning and AI, Microsoft combines multiple observational datasets with its proprietary algorithms designed to generate highly accurate forecasts. As a proud Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, Microsoft will continue to connect users with weather information that matters to them, helping people make informed and knowledgeable decisions. Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every [ more… ]

IFA 2022: ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED with Windows 11 now available to order At IFA 2022, ASUS shared the availability to order its 17.3-inch foldable OLED Intel Evo-certified laptop, a 2-in-1 Windows 11 PC, the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. It’s a device that aims to satisfy both work and downtime needs anytime, anywhere, with its versatility, power and security. Its design enables it to have two sizes of OLED display in one PC. It has a large 17.3-inch 2.5K touchscreen that folds in the middle to create two seamless 12.5-inch 1920 by 1280 displays. When it’s fully folded and closed along its 180-degree hinge, it’s a 12.5-inch device. It comes with a full-size ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad that adds to the many ways it can be used – in modes such as desktop, laptop, tablet, reader or [ more… ]

Peace Builders featured in Minecraft’s week-long Worlds of Learning event Between Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, Minecraft Marketplace is going back to school and celebrating learning with a host of educational treats, including a free map from Minecraft Education and the Nobel Peace Center. “Log in to play the free Peace Builders adventure created through a Minecraft Education partnership with the Nobel Peace Center,” writes Sophie Austin in a post on Minecraft.net. “Meet four ground-breaking Nobel Peace Prize laureates: Jody Williams, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, journalist Carl Von Ossietzky and the United Nations Refugee Agency, and help restore peace to your Overworld.” Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Source: Peace Builders featured in Minecraft’s week-long Worlds of Learning event