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Microsoft is providing Windows users with an exciting new feature aimed at enhancing the gaming experience. Currently in beta testing for Windows Insiders, a new gamepad keyboard layout specifically designed for Xbox controllers has been introduced. This layout offers several innovative...

Microsoft recently announced that Windows 11 has entered a new phase in user interaction with the introduction of a gamepad-friendly keyboard, now in testing under the beta channel. This innovative feature allows users to utilize their game controllers for typing, a significant step toward...

In a significant yet quiet development, Microsoft is testing a new "Categories" layout in the Start menu of Windows 11 that seems reminiscent of the beloved Windows 10 design. This new feature aims to enhance user organization and is particularly relevant for those who have been resistant to...

In what may be seen as a significant step for Windows 11 users, Microsoft has announced that its controversial Recall feature will soon return for beta testing. This tool was initially touted as a “photographic memory” for your PC when it was supposed to launch alongside the first Copilot+ PCs...

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Hi folks, I am working on a new eBook reader app called "Aquile Reader". I felt there was need for a new modern looking app for Windows 10 after the departure of ebook support from edge browser, with Aquile Reader I am trying to address that gap. It's a very powerful reader with all the features...

I have been a Windows Insider since very early in the program and am currently on build 17101. My installed Windows seems to have picked up a number of problems that I cannot get fixed: 1. Windows Mail is broken and I have tried various fixes provided by MS experts and it stays broken. 2...

At Link Removed last week, the Windows Store announced new capabilities to reach more customers, improve your productivity and promote and monetize your apps and games, including: Offering your games to Xbox One users Updating your Store listings faster via import/export Releasing new games or...

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Hi, trying to understand how MS does this. So on the win10 changelog: Windows 10 version history - Wikipedia You see 1607 came out, then 1704 afterwards, which seems to include a bunch of updates that were released to "fast ring" beta testers beforehand, (1) is that right? i.e. When 1704 came...

Hi everyone: For those W10 upgraders anxiously awaiting to see whether your upgrade to Windows10 would stick or ask you for a Credit Card payment after the July 29th deadline: GOOD NEWS!! This morning I checked 3 of my machines that I've upgraded to W10 for Activation status; and they all...

Microsoft released the above statement around a month ago. The 'Tool' is available to download now and will allow the user to download the iso for the latest version of Win 10. See reference for link. Once you download and install the tool, the interface is really simple to use. It allows you...

Apparently the red button was inadvertently pushed last night and allowed Windows 10 Build 14342 to start arriving for Windows Insiders ahead of time. read more Continue reading...

Much like the Windows 10 insider program users can now join the Office Insider program. The only requirements are: Reference Reference Windows Desktop for Consumer Office 365 subscriptions – PC for home use: To set up Office Insider on your PC, visit the Link Removedpage of My Account...

I understand build 11099 was released to the fast ring but it's not showing on mine yet. Anybody else get it yet? The other Jan updates went OK. Joe

The unified Dev Center introduced several new options to manage the visibility of apps and in-app purchase. We have seen developers start to use these new capabilities and have sent us questions on how these options work in different operating systems, and how to manage betas in the new Dev...

The new unified Windows Dev Center is now open for Windows 10 app submissions. Dev Center launched a number of new features yesterday, summarized by Todd Brix. In this post I’ll share more details about what’s new: App submissions New submit Windows 10 app packages Update manage app packages...

Hi I was just reading about Windows 10 upgrade policy and it seems to indicate that users of Windows Vista (already screwed once, LOL) will not have the free upgrade offer even though the previous and post versions of Windows are eligible. If that's true it seems like a very strange option...

With just 2 weeks to go, Microsoft is rolling out what could be the last Windows Insider Build before July 29. read more Continue reading...

For Windows 10 beta testers there’s slightly less control because the final version of Windows 10 will automatically download and install automatically for these users. This is also great news apart from one significant unknown: the ability to downgrade...