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Microsoft’s early Windows 10 Technical Preview is a cautious course correction rather than a dazzle — comforting to some, underwhelming to others, and proof that Microsoft is listening even if it’s still negotiating with its legacy. Background / Overview When Microsoft shipped the first public...

Microsoft’s early public messaging around Windows 10 for phones promised a sweeping upgrade path for existing Windows Phone 8 devices, but the reality that followed was more complicated: the company did state that the majority of Lumia phones could be upgraded to Windows 10 while limiting the...

For years, the Windows Start menu has been a familiar launching pad, but Microsoft continues to iterate on its design in pursuit of an experience that feels modern, efficient, and adaptable for a growing diversity of devices. With the introduction of a scrollable and more customizable Start menu...

In the latest Windows 11 preview build 26120.3576 from the Dev Channel, Microsoft is quietly experimenting with a hidden feature that could redefine how our everyday apps function. Dubbed “Actions,” this newly discovered settings menu provides an intriguing glimpse into what the future of...

In a bold move that signals the increasing convergence between virtual reality (VR) and traditional computing, Microsoft has unveiled the Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11. Currently available in preview, this cutting-edge application allows you to connect your Windows 11 PC to your Meta Quest...

Building off the Windows 11 momentum Panos shared last week, we want to take a moment and share a little bit on what’s coming for the Windows Insider Program in 2022. It has truly been incredible to see the interest in the program grow since announcing Windows 11 last June. We have more people...

Hey Folks! Today, we’re excited to announce some changes to the way we release new builds to all Windows Insiders. We are transitioning and converting our current ring model, based on the frequency of builds, to a new channel model that pivots on the quality of builds and better supports...

Hello, I down loaded iso of windows 10 tech preview and installed it on a toshiba l505d-es5025 laptop. Ran it for a couple of days and then a vertical black box started to appear on the upper left of the screen. Only when I am at the desktop. Never while in an app or on web at first. Now...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing Windows Server Insider Preview Build 17093 to Windows Server Insiders. This build is a preview build of the next Semi-Annual Channel release of Windows Server. For more information on the Semi-Annual channel, please see the Windows Server...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing Windows Server Insider Preview Build 17035 to Windows Server Insiders. This build is the first preview build of the next Semi-Annual Channel release of Windows Server. For more information on the Semi-Annual channel, please see the Windows Server...

Hello my Windows Insiders! I spent a few days this week at our Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto this week and one of the most exciting things for me was how much people are talking about the Windows Insider Program. We got multiple shout-outs during the keynotes (by Satya on Monday, by...

This is a Technical Preview for Visual C++ Build Tools 2015, which provides the essential tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop. Link Removed

This is a Technical Preview for Visual C++ Build Tools 2015, which provides the essential tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop. Link Removed

This is a Technical Preview for Visual C++ Build Tools 2015. Link Removed

Insider Preview - Windows 10 Tech Preview Windows 10 Tech Preview Microsoft just went nuts announcing in a new Blog that Windows 10 is to be a 'recommended update' meaning if your windows update settings are set to auto it's being installed whether you like it or no...... Sent from my HP 7...

The Ops Team is a new weekly show where 4 Technical Evangelists specializing in IT Operations get together to give you the deets on their 4 areas of expertise: Microsoft Azure/Cloud, On-premises datacenter technologies, Enterprise Mobility / Windows and DevOps. This week on The Ops Team, the...

This download consists of files that you extract into a single pre-configured VHD file for this System Center component. The VHD enables you to create a virtual machine to evaluate the different System Center components. Link Removed

This is a Technical Preview for Visual C++ Build Tools 2015, which provides the essential tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop. Link Removed

One of the questions I hear allot is how do you convert your Windows phone 8/8.1 Silverlight app into a Windows 10 UWP app? Is there a simple converter? No. But one is the works! Mobilize.NET, the company that brought us the cool WinForm to Web App product, WebMAP2 have just released a new...

SQL Server 2016 Community Technology Preview 2.3 is here! It is the biggest leap forward in Microsoft’s data platform history with faster transactions and queries, deeper insights on any device, advanced analytics, new security technology, and new hybrid cloud scenarios. Link Removed