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In an exciting development for users seeking seamless integration between their Windows 11 computers and Android devices, Microsoft has introduced a new file transfer capability within its Phone Link application. This innovation allows for quick and efficient sharing of files between the two...

In an exciting move towards greater interoperability between devices, Microsoft has announced a new feature for Windows 11 that enables seamless file sharing between your PC and Android devices. Drawing on the functionality seen in Apple's AirDrop, this new capability is being introduced through...

In a world increasingly moving toward open-source solutions, Nitrux Linux 3.6.0 has emerged as a compelling alternative for those contemplating a shift from Microsoft Windows 11. This transition is particularly relevant for users frustrated with the operational demands or performance issues of...

In an exciting development for users of Windows and cloud services, Microsoft has announced the impending general availability of its new Windows App. Expected to launch in the fall of 2024, this application aims to simplify access to cloud PCs, catering not only to Windows users but also to...

I do not understand formatting with different operating systems. An example would be using a flash drive in my computer running windows 11 and formatting it at the default which is fat 32. Then I insert in either a Chromebook or a MacBook or Linux each having different operating systems. When my...

Hi guys I noticed today that this message keeps appearing at the top of the Prompt window when ever I open it? A quick search didn't find any explanation of what this is about, only people asking how to get rid of it. Mike

Uno Platform is a free and open-source platform aiming to take WinUI apps built with C# and XAML everywhere. If you are not familiar with WinUI, it is the native UX platform for building modern apps for Windows 10 - you can learn more about it on the Link Removed. With Uno Platform you can...

Uno Platform is a free and open-source platform aiming to take WinUI applications built with C# and XAML everywhere. If you are not familiar with WinUI, it is the native UX platform for building Windows applications - you can learn more about it on the Link Removed. With Uno Platform you can...

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The C#/WinRT team is excited to announce our latest release, which includes a preview of C#/WinRT authoring with the latest C#/WinRT NuGet package, as well as updates to the .NET 5.0 SDK with the .NET February update. Since our last blog post on C#/WinRT v1.0, we have some new features to show...

When you download the free cross-platform play update for Link Removed, you and your friends will be able to engage with each other no matter what platform or console you or they are on, including Windows, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. In related cross-platform news, cloud saves are...

We are excited to announce two new online resources for developers using Windows: A new docs landing-page for developers building and deploying apps and systems running on non-Microsoft operating systems like Linux and Android A new GitHub issues repo for filing developer-oriented issues with...

Scrolling is one of the most common user interactions in a browser, and it’s central to how we experience the web. Whether you’re using a touchpad, touch screen, mouse wheel, keyboard, or scroll bars, you want your scrolling experience to be fast and responsive. In this post, we’ll cover how...

In November, we shared our vision for dual-screen devices and how this new device category will help people get more done on smaller and more mobile form factors. Today, we are excited to give you an update on how you can get started and optimize for dual-screen devices by: Exploring preview...

We have a desktop PC, 2+ laptop PCs, 2 iPhones, an Samsung Galaxy S10e, a few iPads, and a few Kindle Fires. We have Keepass on our desktop, but we have found that it does not transfer to our other devices. This means that we either have to email ourselves copies of all passwords, or we need a...

A little over a year ago, we announced our intention to rebuild Microsoft Edge on the Chromium open source project with the goals of delivering better compatibility for everyone, less fragmentation for web developers, and a partnership with the Chromium community to improve the Chromium engine...

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 17754 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17754 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from Link Removed. For...

A little over a year ago, we outlined our vision to bring Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) to the more than half a billion devices running Windows 10. We believe PWAs are key to the web’s future, and couldn’t be more excited about their potential to enable more immersive web app experiences across...

Hello, In my 80's now, so please bear with me a bit. Using Mozilla Thunderbird for eMails on my older pc running W7. Like it a lot, as do family members. Have just bought a new Apple iMac Have the following questions please, regarding transferring Folders and items from this W7 pc to the new...

Great applications help users do great things — enabling a wide range of creative, productivity and entertainment scenarios. Returning to activities can be a challenge, especially when a person wants to continue those activities across multiple devices. By writing User Activities, application...