According to the announcement, Windows 11 build 22000.120 introduces a new Family widget, brings badge notification for Chat, and adds tweaks to the taskbar, Desktops, Settings, and File Explorer. Also, there are a bunch of fixes for many of the system components. Windows 10 build 22000.120 changes As part of the build 2200.120, this Windows 11 preview adds a new Family widget for Microsoft accounts that allows you to view recent activity from members of your family group in the Widgets interface (Windows key + W keyboard shortcut)....

The update KB5019509 bumps the version number to build 22621.675 and, according to the changes, enables tabs for File Explorer, Suggested Actions, the Taskbar Overflow menu, and the improvements for Nearby sharing to discover more devices. The company also says that the feature drop is only available for early seekers through the Windows Update settings. However, the update will be available more broadly during the next November 2022 security update release....

Today, with the latest leak of Windows 8.1 Update 1, we have a much better understanding of what’s going on. A leaked documentation details that Windows 8.1 with Bing won’t be a free version of Windows that customers will be able to download and install on new PC, instead is a edition of Windows that manufactures will be able to pre-install in low-cost devices. This new edition will use Bing as the default search engine, Bing apps, and OneDrive in the operating system, and PC makers will not be able to change the predefined settings....

This little Easter Egg was revealed by Jensen Harris from the Windows User Experience team at the Windows 8 UX Week event, where he also showed early design mockups of how Windows 8 looked like back in 2010 — worth watching. As Harris explained, for a time Microsoft was all about building features into things, because they had the capabilities. Moving forward the company has switched to a more design-centric model and paying attention to details by creating its own design language (the tile language), and the result showcases a different point of view from other companies point of view....

Previously, Microsoft outlined the work they’ve done improving power efficiency for Windows 8 Metro style apps by suspending apps when they are not being used — this will save power and system resources –, but now the software giant is expanding and showing how all this actually works — Not to be confused, this new technique will only work with Metro style apps from the Windows Store and not with traditional desktop apps, because of the nature of how these kind of applications need to access system memory –....

One more to the list of new features for the next Microsoft’s operating system. In a blog post at Building Windows 8 , the software maker revealed their Hyper-V technology that previously was only included in the Server editions of Windows and now will be part Windows 8 client. Hyper-V is an important piece of technology that makes possible virtualization, allowing users to run more than one operating system, either 32-bit or 64-bit, at the same time on the same computer....

The new Start menu will automatically change color to match the wallpaper you are using. So, if you’re using a Windows Theme, you’ll see the menu changing colors quite often. The leaked screenshot below confirms the personalization feature. There is no much to it, but it certainly makes the menu blend in with the desktop very well. Remember that we still are in the early stages of Windows 9 and Microsoft’s plan is to push new changes and features as they become ready....

For more pictures check out Windows Phone Newsroom: Image Gallery Also, Steve Ballmer said that Windows Phone 7 will include 9 models, available in more than 60 mobile operators in over 30 countries. Windows Phone 7 will be available in a variety of form factors from different manufactures. The one thing that all WP7 will have in common is the high-perfomance Snapdragon™ CPU from Qualcomm. For more details about WP7 hardware watch the video Microsoft Shows Off Rich Variety of Windows Phone 7 Devices....

Aside from the shopping bag logo includes the color version of the Microsoft logo and the new name, the Store to download apps, games, music, videos, and books continues to be the same as the previous version on Windows 10. The new Microsoft Store naming that matches both the online and physical store could be a signal that Microsoft might be planning to offer customers other products. Perhaps even the ability to purchase devices and accessories alongside the digital goods....

Although this is the first official release, the app packs a lot of features to improve your command line workflow and a wide range of customization settings. For example, Windows Terminal allows you to have multiple instances of the same app or different apps inside of tabs or panes. And you can create different profiles for every command line experience with unique customizations. The app provides a lot of customizations settings, including the ability to use custom themes....

This week, the company continues with its “Countdown” sale by unveiling the second wave of discounts for Xbox games that you will be able to take advantage of until January 7th. In addition, the company will continue offering special Daily Deals each day during the Countdown sale. Finally, Xbox Live Gold members can also grab up to an extra 10 percent discount on top of the already discounted deals. Below you can find the list of the second wave of the Countdown offers for Xbox One and Xbox 360....

From Saturday, February 1st, and until the 15th all Xbox Live Gold members can download Dead Island. This game is normally $19.99, but Gold subscribers can download free. And from February 16th and until the end of the month, Microsoft is making available for download Toy Soldiers: Cold War. This game is normally $14.99 from the Xbox Marketplace, but members can get it for free. Just as a reminder, months ago Microsoft started offering 2 free Xbox 360 games each month, but it was going to last only until the release of Xbox One....

The update releases only days after a secret setting was discovered that enabled high quality streaming on Xbox app, but now it seems that Microsoft had a good reason – it wasn’t just ready. This should be a welcome addition, but Microsoft warns that the new streaming capability will work best when users have a home network that can actually support the bandwidth. According to the company, it will work best on a wired connection or on Wi-Fi network equipped with the technology to handle the speed....

Here are a few questions and answers about the Xbox One backward compatibility with Xbox 360 games: How many Xbox 360 games will be playable on Xbox One this year? According to Microsoft around 100 games will be playable when backward compatibility is available for everyone. However, during the preview phase the list of compatible games reaches to 24 games. When Xbox One backward compatibility be available? Microsoft is turning on the new feature on June 15, 2015, for Xbox Preview member, and everyone will be able to play 360 games by the holiday season....

If you’re planning to get an Xbox One, here is what’s currently on sale: Also various retailers around the country are offering their own special deals, but they will end on January 3rd. I suspect this is a marketing campaign created to sale as much as possible on a given period. I would not be surprise if on January 4th, Microsoft decides to make the price cut permanent or if another promotion will kick in soon after....

The leaked document first appeared at Slickdeals.net and it is a scanned document that shows all the doorbuster special deals for the fisrt 20 customers, who make an appearance at the participarting Microsoft Store. If you’re not one of the first 20 customers, the sales will be available on limited quantities, but a different price. Here is the list with all the products for the Microsoft “12 Days of Deals”:...

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If you missed the event live stream, here’s a list with the biggest announcements the California-based tech giant revealed. Apple September 2017 announcements iPhone X Apple unveiled the iPhone X (ten), the biggest redesign we’ve seen yet and sets the bar for phone design for the next decade. Or as Apple’s CEO Tim Cook puts it, the iPhone X is the “biggest leap forward since the original iPhone.” The iPhone X is all about its display and craftsmanship....

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