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UPDATED 10:45AM Redmond time with link to download and install from the Store! Hello Windows Insiders, Today we have announced that the first preview of Android™ apps on Windows 11 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the U.S. If you haven’t already read this blog post...

Starting today, Windows 11 users around the world have access to a brand-new Microsoft Store. Let’s explore what’s in store for you! 1 – The best apps and entertainment for your Windows device Whether you use a desktop PC, a tablet or one of our new Surface devices, the Microsoft Store connects...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22449 to the Dev Channel. You may notice that this build number is higher than the Windows 11 preview builds you’ve been receiving. That’s because we’re moving the Dev Channel back to receiving builds from our active...

Today’s blog post provides two updates. First, an update on Windows 11 minimum system requirements based, in part, on feedback from the Windows Insider community. Second, information on the updated PC Health Check app that is now available to Windows Insiders. Since the introduction of Windows...

While we are excited for the next generation of Windows with Windows 11, we are also focused on supporting the more than 1.3 billion monthly active devices on Windows 10. Today, we are introducing the next feature update to Windows 10: Windows 10, version 21H2. Windows continues to play an...

Starting with Microsoft Edge 92, users can preview the Automatic HTTPS feature, which automatically switch your connections to websites from HTTP to HTTPS. As you browse the web, you may notice that the Microsoft Edge address bar displays a “not secure” message for some sites, and a lock icon...

UPDATE 2:00pm PDT: Today with Build 21359, we’re excited to roll out news and interests on the taskbar to 100% of the Dev Channel! News and interests makes it easy to stay up to date with information at a glance and has incorporated ongoing improvements based on Insider feedback. We acknowledge...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21354 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Starting with today’s build, Windows Insiders will notice that the name of the branch we are releasing builds as shown on the desktop watermark at the lower right of the...

Note: We’re in the process of deploying features mentioned in this post, starting with Stable 89, so it might be a little while before you see them in your channel and build. Nowadays, it’s not unusual to do almost everything online. Whether we’re connecting on video calls, doing a school...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21318 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build will also be offered to ARM64 devices. What’s new in Build 21318 Paste as plain text in clipboard history Simply open clipboard history (WIN +...

Today, we are introducing the next feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1. As people continue to rely on Windows more than ever to work, learn and have fun, we understand the importance of providing the best possible update experience to help people and organizations stay protected and...

Users tell us that they find notification requests bothersome and distracting – except when they don’t. We want sites to engage with users without annoying them, but we also don’t want our users to miss reminders that may be important for them. With new changes that we’re rolling out, we are...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21301 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build is being offered to ALL Insiders in the Dev Channel. All Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive the same build going forward. What’s new...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21296 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build is being offered to ALL Insiders in the Dev Channel. All Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive the same build going forward. Changes and...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21292 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build is being offered to ALL Insiders in the Dev Channel. All Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive the same build going forward. What’s new...

Note: We’re in the process of deploying this feature starting with today's release of Beta 88, so it might be a little while before you see it in your channel and build. New to sleeping tabs? Read more in our previous blog post. The Microsoft Edge team is on a mission to create a browser that...

With Microsoft Edge, we are constantly striving to get you to the best of productivity and information. Over the last year and a half, we brought Office 365 content to your Microsoft Edge so that you can pick up work where you left off. Today, we're excited to add news and information from your...

I receive this error message occasionally. Not even close to all the time, and when I do, if I immediately click the same thing as before, the app starts. Anyone have a clue? I'd just as soon do what I can to get rid of it.

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.421 (KB4568831) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. What’s new in Build 19042.421 Theme-aware tiles in Start We are freshening up the Start menu with a more streamlined design that removes the solid color backplates behind the...

Earlier this year, we met with users to understand how they felt about permissioned web features, such as requests to send notifications or access the camera or microphone. The individuals we spoke with made it clear they find notification requests bothersome and distracting—except when they...