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Microsoft's Dev Home has taken another step forward with the release of its 0.18 Preview version, which recently dropped on September 17th, 2024. This development targets specifically the developer community, providing them with enhanced tools to streamline their workflow. The latest build...

Introduction Alright, Windows aficionados, brace yourselves. Microsoft is betting big on a performance leap that could fundamentally change how we experience our favorite apps on Windows 11. In a striking revelation, Microsoft claims that applications built using the Windows App SDK could see up...

As graphics performance expectations rise, particularly in mobile environments, Microsoft and the Khronos Group have made strides to incorporate the Vulkan graphics API into Windows 11 on ARM architecture. This move signifies a notable development in the world of graphics processing and gaming...

Microsoft has just made a significant update to its development platform with the release of the Windows App SDK version 1.6. This update brings a plethora of new features and performance improvements, particularly focusing on reducing application launch times. The advancements in this SDK are...

Microsoft has officially rolled out the latest version of its Windows App SDK, now numbered 1.6. This update introduces a host of impressive features and improvements aimed at enhancing the developer experience and the performance of applications built on the Windows platform. What’s New in...

Introducing Windows 11 Version 24H2 (Build 26100.1000): What's New? Microsoft continues to evolve its Windows 11 operating system with the release of version 24H2, build 26100.1000, which is now available for testers in the Canary and Dev Channels. This update brings a host of new features...

This guide is to automate many manual and error-prone steps of "How to create a Windows 10 ISO image for clean, in-place upgrade and repair install" when is used to prepare Custom Windows 11 ISO with pre-installed software, no user accounts. This guide is only applicable to Windows 11 (both...

Introduction Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel have new features to explore with the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615. Here’s what you can expect in this latest build: New Features and Improvements USB 80Gbps Support: This build introduces support for USB 80Gbps, a major...

Introduction Windows 11 enthusiasts in the Canary Channel can now explore the recent Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26016. This release introduces various improvements and fixes, shaping the future user experience of Windows 11. Significant Changes in This Build Introducing Windows Protected...

Introduction Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23585 in the Dev Channel, a release packed with significant changes, improvements, and fixes for Windows Insiders. This build focuses on enhancing user experience and resolving known issues. Features in Build 23585 -...

Introduction Windows Insiders now have access to the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25931 in the Canary Channel. This build introduces several new features and changes, including the deployment of ISOs for easy access to the update. What's New in Build 25931 New Features: The build...

UPDATE 6/6: We are starting to roll out Cumulative Update Build 25381.1200 (KB5027849). This update does not include anything new and is designed to test our servicing pipeline for builds in the Canary Channel. Hello Windows Insiders, Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of Windows 11...

Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25370 to the Canary Channel. REMINDER: As builds released to the Canary Channel are “hot off the presses,” we will offer limited documentation for builds flighted to the Canary Channel (no known issues for example)...

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25336 to the Canary Channel. This build is also available for Windows Insiders with Arm64 devices. Key Highlights and Changes In this build, Microsoft has introduced several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing...

Hello WindowsForum.com members, Exciting news from the Windows Insider Blog: Microsoft has just released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25330 to the Canary Channel! Though this build is not available for Arm64 devices, it brings several new features and improvements. As always, remember that...

Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a UI control that allows developers to embed web content into their Win32 C++, .NET, and WinUI applications. It powers many applications today such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power BI, and Visual Studio. Earlier this summer, we announced that we were beginning to...

Last year, the Compat 2021 effort made tangible progress on improving five of the top pain points for web developers. Microsoft, in collaboration with Google and Igalia, contributed a rewrite of the CSS Grid module in Blink, along with bug fixes for CSS Transforms. Representatives from Apple...

Windows is a platform for creators Windows is the most open platform on the planet for creators. Part of living our commitment to openness is welcoming partner technologies and content that deliver powerful experiences. And what makes Windows, well, Windows is the variety of apps available. So...

Today, we introduced Windows 11. What makes Windows, well, Windows is the variety of apps available - from core to casual games, from sophisticated productivity suites to social experiences, from creativity tools to niche hobbyist apps, from developer tools to entire virtualized environments. A...

Welcome back to Microsoft Build! Wherever this finds you, we hope that you’re safe and healthy. Since last Build, the Microsoft Edge platform continues to empower developers with the latest tools ready for today’s evolving web landscape. In the State of the Platform video below, Program Managers...