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Last week Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 25136 to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, that includes the File Explorer Tabs and some navigational changes to the File Explorer window. Now the company is rolling out these File Explorer Tabs and Navigation updates to the insiders in the Beta Channel too.

 

The latest Windows 11 update comes as KB5014770, with build number 22621.160, and is now rolling out to the Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel.

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On the hunt for the best SurveyMonkey alternatives around? Worry not because we’ve got you covered with some of the top SurveyMonkey competitors in the market. Being one of the leading online survey tools, SurveyMonkey’s features are worth checking out. But so are its alternatives.

 

Here we bring you the top 4 SurveyMonkey alternatives and their features that can save your day. We're hoping you'll love each of these alternatives to SurveyMonkey as they are definitely easier to use and cheaper.

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Microsoft releases the first build of Microsoft Office version 2207. This build is currently available to the Office Insiders who are on the Windows Beta Channel. The key importance of this build is a few new features that the company added to the Office Suite. This includes 3D SketchUp file support and transcribing images into data in Excel.

 

For further details about the features and improvements added to Microsoft Office version 2207, build 15402.20002, continue reading further.

Microsoft released a new update for Windows 11 users that adds a long waiting feature called "Tabs Layout" in the File Explorer window. The latest update is rolling out as Windows 11 Build 25136 to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This update also brings a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane.

 

If you want to try this feature now, you need to register as a Windows Insider and switch to the Dev Channel. For more information about the File Explorer improvements in this build, continue reading further.

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The macOS provides users with built-in word-processing software, Pages, however, for most users, Microsoft Word is their top pick when it comes to dealing with editorial paperwork on Mac. Trouble emerges when you forget to save the doc, delete the doc either intentionally or accidentally, or simply have no clue where to find the missing files.

 

There are multiple scenarios where people lose a Word document, luckily, a list of methods to get the docs back at the same time. This post will illustrate certain situations as well as methods to recover a Word document on Mac. Read on to see which situation fits you.

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Microsoft announces the release of Windows 11, version 22H2 Build 22621 to the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insider Program for Business participants. This build can now be validated by the organizations on devices ahead of the general availability of the next feature update. Last month this build was rolled out to the insiders in the Beta channel.

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Microsoft releases a new update for PowerToys. The latest update comes as Microsoft PowerToys version 0.59.0 for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. Though it is in public preview, comes with a bunch of new improvements. The company says that this release is focused on wrapping up building for native ARM64 and releasing the first experimental build.

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According to a report from WABetaInfo, an online platform that keeps a tab on the latest updates in all things WhatsApp, WhatsApp is going to introduce a layout for profile cover photos very similar to that seen on Facebook very soon. The wildly popular instant messaging service WhatsApp is testing out the functionality with enterprise users.

 

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that would let WhatsApp Business users set a cover photo for their profiles (via WABetaInfo) WhatsApp Business users their. WhatsApp is said to be currently working on a new feature, Cover Photos, which will let users set cover photos for their WhatsApp profiles users their.

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WhatsApp has updated its UI for its "Linked new devices" function, as well as for its "Storage usage" section in the app. WhatsApp is also rolling out the revamped interface of the Linked Devices feature to iOS and Android, which is available to Business accounts. The catch, though, is that this revamped functionality will be accessible to only business account holders on both Android and iOS.

 

The latest release of the WhatsApp Business beta allows business users to rename linked devices with a business account using the latest WhatsApp Business beta version, ver.2.22.13.7 on Android, and 22.12.0.73 on iOS.

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Microsoft recently published a blog post where the company claimed that the Teams app has recently made a significant performance boost. They have come with some data, as highlighted below, that showed notable improvements in messaging and meeting experiences as seen today vs. August 2021. And this is based on the data from the 95th percentile of all desktop users in the world.

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After the redesigned dictation toolbar was added to Microsoft Office version 2206 last week, Microsoft pushed a set of new fixes to its Office products. If you are following us on Office Insider Channel, the company releases a new Office build every Friday and there is no exception this week. The latest build 15330.20004 has been released to the insiders who are in the Windows Beta Channel, and it adds the following fixes.

Microsoft releases a new update build for the Windows 11 insiders in the Dev Channel, which will eventually become available to all users once the company releases the next feature update globally in 2023. The latest Windows 11 build 25131 adds no new features, but a set of bug fixes. It also includes a new Microsoft Store experience that comes with build 22205.1401.3.0.

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In the month of May 2022, Microsoft released a set of new features and improvements for its popular collaboration platform "Microsoft Teams". The latest update includes the ability to choose refinement to the way you look on the video to further enhancements to customization options, says Microsoft in the announcement post. For more details, continue reading this post.

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Almost four weeks after releasing Microsoft Edge version 101 to the stable channel, Microsoft has now released Edge version 102. The latest build version 102.0.1245.30 in the stable channel adds no new features. But the latest version is packed with four new policies and the latest security updates of the Chromium project. For a detailed list of changes, continue reading further.

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The massive shift from monolithic to microservices architecture has caused a considerable demand for distributed tracing. Traditional monitoring tools were designed for monolithic applications, so they primarily provide insights into application performance rather than how a request flows through the application.

 

However, if you are working with a microservices architecture, it is crucial to track every user request and the path of the request flow across multiple applications.

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iQOO Neo 6 5G smartphone has been launched in India today, the 31st May 2022, and is now available to purchase from Amazon. The phone is targeted at power users and gamers. At a glance, it comes with the Snapdragon 870 processor, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variants, 64MP main camera setup with a 16MP selfie camera.

 

Here’s all you need to know about the iQOO Neo 6 5G smartphone, including price, features, and availability in India.

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Just like all other Fridays, Microsoft released a new Office build (15321.20000) to the insiders who are on the Windows Beta Channel and running Microsoft Office version 2206. The latest Office build adds a couple of improvements and fixes, among which the redesigned dictation toolbar for Word and Outlook is the key new change. Want to know what are the new improvements part of this build? Continue reading further.

Smartphone maker Oppo has recently launched their new Oppo Reno 8 series of smartphones. These include the Oppo Reno 8, Oppo Reno 8 Pro, and Oppo Reno 8 Pro Plus. Oppo's new Reno 8 Pro smartphone has Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, up to 6.7" FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and more.

 

You need to continue reading further to find out the complete specifications and price of different variants of Oppo Reno 8 Series smartphones.

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Google's security group has recently reported a series of problems that could lead to spyware attacks on Android smartphones. At least five "zero-day vulnerabilities" have been identified that could be used to install spyware called Predator. Google's own Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has identified multiple threats that may have occurred from various locations.

 

It is thought that the Predator spyware may have been backed by a commercial company called Cytrox, which is used for surveillance.

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Microsoft released Windows 11 Dev Build 25126 to the Windows Insiders. This build is rolling out to the Dev Channel insiders which is most likely to be for Windows 11 version 23H2 (Sun Valley 3) release. The latest build includes several improvements and fixes to Windows 11, including an improved Account Settings page.

 

The latest build also fixes high CPU usage by the Program Compatibility Assistant Service, Task Manager improvements, explorer crash, and more. For details (changelog) about Windows 11 Preview Build 25126, continue reading further.

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Last week only Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 22000.706 as a cumulative update (KB5014019) to the Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This build adds two new features including Windows Spotlight to Windows 11 along with other improvements and fixes.

 

Now the company has promoted it to the mainline users as an optional update (build 22000.708) with the exact list of changes, improvements, and fixes.

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Zoom has launched a bunch of new features to its platform. With all these new features of Zoom, everyone can participate more during any meeting; making the meetings not monotonous anymore. Since the inception of the Work From Home culture, the dominance of the Zoom app has grown. This video calling app brings a new collaboration mode and breakout room. Through this, collaboration and creativity can be improved in meetings.

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Microsoft announces the general availability (GA) of Visual Studio 2022 v17.0 for Mac OS. That means you can now download and install Visual Studio 2022 on your macOS to start building production-ready applications. This is the fastest Visual Studio for Mac version yet with an all-new native macOS UI, fully running on .NET 6, and optimized for Apple Silicon (ARM64) processors, says Jordan Matthiesen, Senior Program Manager for Visual Studio for Mac team.

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During the BUILD 2022 Conference, the Uno Platform team released version 4.3 of its product. The focus of this release was on enhancing our Figma plugin which generates your app XAML directly from Figma designs, as well as advancing Uno Extensions to help bootstrap your apps faster, says the Uno Platform team in an announcement.

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Microsoft released a new cumulative update for Windows 10. The Windows Insiders running Windows 10 version 21H2 under Release Preview Channel will receive this update (KB5014023) as build 19044.1739. Though the company made this update optional, it includes several non-security fixes that make Windows 10 more stable.

 

With this new Windows 10 build 19044.1739, Microsoft fixed several bugs in part of the previous build(s). Here's the full changelog for your reference.

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Over the past few weeks, Microsoft added several new features to Microsoft Office version 2206. For example, Office Build 15227 introduces voice dictation to take notes, an optimized recalculation in Microsoft Excel, and optimized Auto filter in Excel, faster formula entry in a cell, and shared documents access to guest users. In addition to these, Office Build 15310 extends the maximum number of form responses to 5 million.

 

And now a new update (build 15313.20000) for Microsoft Office version 2206 is rolling out to the Office Insiders in the Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring) with several bug fixes.

Microsoft has released a new build for Windows 11 insiders on the Release Preview Channel. The latest Windows 11 Build 22000.706 (KB5014019) brings two new features that will improve the Family Safety verification experience and the Windows spotlight on the desktop.

 

This build also adds a long list of fixes that adds more stability and improvements to Windows 11 ahead of the general availability of the next feature update.

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Last week, Microsoft released the first build (103.0.1253.0) of Microsoft Edge version 103 to the Edge Insiders in the Dev Channel. Now the company has released another update to Microsoft Edge version 103 that adds a few new features, improvements, and bug fixes.

 

About the latest update, Microsoft said that it’s a smaller update this week, but an important one! To know more about this build, its features, and other improvements, continue reading further.

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Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 25120 to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The latest build doesn't bring any key new features but enables support for a new experimental "search bar" on the desktop. Not only this, there are several quality improvements and bug fixes in this build.

 

If you are an insider in the Dev Channel, you would like to update this build to try and provide feedback to Microsoft related to the "Search Bar" feature on the desktop. The company also released an ISO image of Windows 11 Build 25120. For more details, continue reading further.

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If you are a Microsoft Teams user, good news! "Microsoft Teams" has now finally landed on Microsoft Store. Mik Chernomordikov, Microsoft Group Program Manager, has revealed the news in a tweet. So, what are you waiting for? You can now navigate to Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 to directly download and install the Microsoft Teams app.

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Microsoft released a new update of Office build to the insiders in the Windows Beta Channel, formerly known as Fast Ring. The latest Microsoft Office Insiders Preview Build 15310.20004 adds an improvement to Microsoft Office Suite and a list of bug fixes.

 

The latest build adds the ability for users to collect form responses from 5 million users in a single form. Earlier it was limited to only 50,000 responses. For further information (official changelog), continue reading further.

Last Month, Microsoft Edge build 102.0.1227.0 was released to the Dev Channel insiders promising that one more update will come from version 102 before the company shifts the development to 103. Later, Microsoft Edge Build 102.0.1235.1 was released and the company said that the insiders will see a few more updates before getting Microsoft Edge version 103 in the Dev Channel.

 

Now it's time to get Microsoft Edge version 103. Microsoft now releases Edge Dev build 103.0.1253.0. Being the first build from version 103, Microsoft Edge gets a few new features and improvements as listed here.

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Microsoft releases Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, the second supported long-term servicing channel for Visual Studio 2022. This version of Visual Studio will be supported with fixes and security updates for 18 months through January 2024. Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2 adds new improvements to the C# and .NET experiences, new Git performance and experiences, updates for C++ developers, and new Azure tools for local development and deployment.

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Microsoft releases a new update to the Dev Channel insiders. As the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25115 is now rolling out to Dev Channel only, this closes the window for you to be able to switch from the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel. This build will not be offered to ARM64 PCs, says Microsoft.

 

The latest build comes with a new feature for making everyday tasks quicker in Windows 11 through inline suggested actions. Apart from this new feature, the Windows 11 build 25115 also includes a good set of general improvements and fixes.

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As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for patching all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the fifth patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 11 May 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5013943) update for Windows 11 version 21H2.

 

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday (KB5013943) update contains all fixes from the previous optional updates and also includes a few security fixes. To know more about the fixes in this build, and to download the Windows 11 KB5013943 update offline installer, continue reading further.

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Just like all other Fridays, a new update build of Microsoft Office is now available to the insiders in the Windows Beta Channel. Being the first build of MS Office version 2206, the latest update adds several new features to the Office Suite.

 

Continue reading further to know what's new and improved in Microsoft Office version 2206, build 15227.20000, released to the Office Insiders in the Windows Beta Channel.

Microsoft releases a new update to the Windows 11 insiders, and interestingly, this build is rolling out in both the insider Dev Channel and Beta Channel users. That means you can still switch from the Dev Channel to Beta Channel if you are likely to do so!

 

The latest Windows 11 Preview Build 22616 adds an early preview of the Xbox Game Controller Bar feature that will provide you easy, controller-friendly access to recently played games and game launchers. The build also includes a bunch of improvements as listed here.

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More than a month after releasing Microsoft PowerToys 0.57.0, the company has now released a new update that bumps up the version number to 0.58.0. As per the official release notes, Microsoft PowerToys version 0.58.0 is focused heavily on upgrading to new dependencies and building for native ARM64.

 

The latest version doesn't come with any new features but adds a bunch of stability improvements. For a detailed list of changes, continue reading this post further.

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Just like all other Fridays, Microsoft releases a new update build for Microsoft Office insiders this week too. The latest Microsoft Office version 2205 build 15225.20000 is now rolling out to the office insiders who are running MS Office from the Windows Beta Channel.

 

The latest build adds a new improvement to Microsoft Excel. This improvement upgrades the experience for users who create PivotTables connected to Power BI datasets. Apart from this new change, the latest update also includes a bunch of fixes for the entire office suite.

It has been a month now since the second developer preview of Android 13 was rolled out by Google. Now the company has decided to release the first beta build of Android 13 (codenamed "Tiramisu"). The latest build comes with some new color and theme options, more granular permissions for media files, Anticipatory audio routing, and better error reporting in Keystore and KeyMint.

 

Android 13 Beta 1 is now available to all beta users as well as developers. So, if you are an Android app developer, you can get the beta build, update your tools, and start testing your apps.

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Microsoft releases a new update for Visual Studio 2022 that bumps up the version number to 17.1.6. The latest version of Visual Studio 2022 doesn't feature any new changes but addresses a couple of issues noticed in the previous build(s).

 

One of the top priority issue that the latest update fixes are the crash in the C++ compiler which was crashing sometimes while running code analysis bitwise enum checks. For all the other changes and fixes (changelog), continue reading further.

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Microsoft is working on a new feature for its Edge browser that will allow you to protect your device and sensitive data while browsing the internet through a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network). The integrated VPN service will be called "Microsoft Edge Secure Network", and will be powered by Cloudflare.

 

According to the company, Microsoft Edge Secure Network is a preview feature and will be made available to a set of insiders first as an "early access" to get their constructive feedback.

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MySQL(1995) is a dependable Database Management System (DBMS) that employs Structured Query Language (SQL) to perform data-related tasks. Its well-known version provides an open-source platform to which you may quickly gain access and carry out your Data Management responsibilities.

 

MySQL is one of the most common relational database management systems; before we go into the introduction to MySql, let us go over some database basics.

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Microsoft released a new Edge update (Build 102.0.1235.1) to the Dev Channel insiders. The company says that the Dev Channel insiders will receive a build higher than 1235 soon even though earlier it was mentioned that today's release will be the last dev build for Edge version 102.

 

The latest Microsoft Edge Dev Build 102.0.1235.1 adds an improved tab actions menu, support for a management policy from Chromium, and a list of bug fixes. For a complete list of changes (changelog), continue reading further.

Published by on under Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Edge Insiders

PHP is a programming language that helps developers create dynamic and interactive websites. It is used to manage website content, including creating and editing pages, uploading files, and adding user authentication.

 

PHP is one of the most preferred programming languages for building dynamic websites because it allows you to do so without having to learn a completely new language. Additionally, you can use PHP for free since it's an open-source programming language.

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The invention of digital currency has been like a revolution that people in the 21st century have witnessed. It is the best medium of exchange the world over due to its several advantages. Now, people having Bitcoins can easily make payments for goods or services on various online platforms.

 

If that is not available, owners get an option of converting the virtual currency into traditional currency at any given point in time. You can invest in the popular crypto coins with the brexitmillionaire.net.

 

Let’s start by understanding the basics of Bitcoin and then move ahead to the conversion of Bitcoins into cash.

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Learning to program is a very difficult thing. Whether you're a student who urgently needs an assignment and is wondering "Who can write my lab report quickly?" or someone who actually wants to delve into this field for a professional career. Programming benefits you in one way or another in other aspects of your life that can make it better. And now we're going to break down all of those benefits in detail.

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Instagram is no longer just a platform where you can just post your pictures now it has become a full-fledged messaging app. It is no longer a social networking site, where you just post pictures and get maximum Instagram followers on your profile and likes on them. It has made some major updates now you can upload IGTV videos, and do video and audio calls.

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Microsoft releases a new update build for its Chromium-powered Edge browser. The latest update comes with build number 102.0.1227.0 and is currently rolling out to the Edge Insiders in the Dev Channel. The latest build adds a new management policy to control if the Network Service Sandbox is Enabled.

 

Apart from that, it also includes a few reliability improvements and plenty of bug fixes. For the entire list of new features and improvements (Changelog), continue reading further.

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Microsoft releases Office Build 15128.20126 to the insiders in the Windows Current Channel. The latest update comes with an improvement in Microsoft Word that will make the coauthoring error recovery experience. This feature was initially rolled out to Windows Beta Channel insiders in mid-January this year.

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Last week Microsoft released the first build of Microsoft Office version 2205 to the Office Insiders and added a few bug fixes. This week, the company releases another build to the Windows Beta Channel insiders that increase the version number to 15209.20000.

 

The latest Microsoft Office Version 2205 (Build 15209.20000) adds an improved Recommended PivotTables experience to Microsoft Excel and a few bug fixes for the entire office suite.

GitHub revealed that an attacker breached accounts using the stolen OAuth tokens to download data from organization accounts. This information was revealed after the GitHub Security team began an investigation on April 12th, 2022. The company also claimed that those abused tokens were issued to two 3rd-party OAuth integrators.

 

Was your GitHub account compromised in this data breach? To know more, continue reading till the end of the post.

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If you are looking for .NET 7, Microsoft releases the third preview version of the framework to help you prepare your apps for the next version of .NET. The third preview of .NET 7 includes enhancements to observability, startup times, codegen, GC regions, native AOT compilation, and more. You can grab the build right now to start experimenting with new features.

Published by on under .Net | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022

Microsoft releases Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2 Preview 3. The latest preview build doesn't include any highlightable feature but adds quite a few improvements across installer, editor, C++, Git Tooling, and Test Tools. For the entire list of changes and improvements, continue reading further. Do note that, the Preview Channel does not come with a "go-live" license, and hence, it is not intended for use on production computers or for creating production code.

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A new version of Microsoft Office is now available to the Office Insiders. The latest MS Office version 2205 comes with build number 15130.20000 and is currently rolling out under the Windows Beta Channel (formerly known as Fast Ring). Though this update doesn't bring any new features to the Office Suite, it contains several bug fixes as listed below.

As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for patching all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the fourth patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 11 April 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5012592) update for Windows 11 version 21H2, and Windows 10 April 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5012599) update for versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2.

 

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday (KB5012592) update contains all fixes from the previous optional update and also includes a few security fixes. To know more about the fixes in this build, and to download the Windows 11 KB5012592 update offline installer, continue reading further.

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As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for patching all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the third patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 10 April 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5012599) update for versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and Windows 11 April 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5012592) update for version 21H2.

 

This update adds security improvements to your Windows operating system. To know more about the fixes in this build, and to download the Windows 10 KB5012599 update offline installer, continue reading further.

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Microsoft releases a new update build (version 101.0.1210.10) of its Chromium-powered Edge browser. The build is now rolling out to the Edge Insiders in the Beta Channel. The latest Microsoft Edge Beta Build 101.0.1210.10 adds a couple of feature improvements and quite a few policy updates. For a detailed list of changes in this build, continue reading.

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When it comes to people’s favorite hobbies and pastime activities, e-gaming has been working hard to climb the ladder, raising awareness for the industry as a whole and increasing in popularity. For those already engaged in electronic gaming, it comes as no surprise that this industry was worth more than $173 billion worldwide in 2021 with experts predicting it could reach $314 billion by 2027.

 

But for those new to the e-gaming industry, you may be wondering why it’s so popular? What is the big deal? Let’s examine why the e-gaming industry has become so popular.

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Sleeping Tabs is a feature in Microsoft Edge, introduced in late 2020, which lets the inactive browser tabs sleep after a specified time to save system resources. This feature is based on Chrome's "freezing" technology, but way better than that. An initial report has shown a 26% reduction in memory usage of the browser.

 

Now, with Microsoft Edge 100, the company has updated sleeping tabs to enable pages that are sharing a browsing instance with another page.

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Windows Fast Startup feature was first introduced in Windows 8 to make your system boot up faster than the normal booting process by saving the current state of the kernel, a few other processes, and drivers into the disk. But that has some adverse issues when you really want to boot up in a clean environment.

 

If you are in a need to turn off the Fast Startup feature on Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11, here is the step-by-step process to guide you.

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Google introduces a new privacy-oriented tool for its Chrome browser that will be called as "Privacy Guide". Once available, a new card for Privacy Guide will appear in the “Privacy and security” settings that will provide a step-by-step guided tour of existing privacy and security controls in Google Chrome.

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Microsoft started rolling out a new Windows 11 build to the insiders in the Dev Channel and Beta Channel. The latest update comes as Windows 11 Build 22593.1, and is rolling out from the ni_release branch.

 

This build includes a few changes and improvements but includes a good set of fixes that will improve the Insider’s overall experience on their device. Want to experience the latest build? Continue reading to know more about the changes.

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Windows 11 - the latest version of Microsoft's operating system is being updated with a ton of new features and improvements. As announced on Tuesday at the "Hybrid Work" event, the company is set to add a tabbed design to File Explorer. If you are a Windows Insider, you might have already known about this feature coming next.

 

According to the announcement, the other features include Windows 365 based cloud PC enhancements, folders in Start, touch support for Snap Layout, better focus, captioning, and some other Microsoft Teams features for Windows 11.

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Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities, which allows users to streamline their Microsoft Windows experience to have greater productivity using the operating system. The company has now released PowerToys version 0.57.0 which adds a ton of new features and stability improvements.

 

For more details on what's new and improved in the latest Microsoft PowerToys version 0.57.0, continue reading further.

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If you are new, the GitHub Copilot is your AI (Artificial Intelligence) pair programmer, powered by OpenAI Codex. Last year, Microsoft announced GitHub Copilot and made it available to a number of people as a Technical Preview.

 

Based on users' feedback, Microsoft now announced the availability of the GitHub Copilot extension for Visual Studio 2022 IDE. You will need to signup for the GitHub Copilot technical preview before installing the Visual Studio 2022 extension.

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Microsoft released a new servicing build to Windows 11 insiders. The latest Windows 11 Build 22581.200 comes as a KB5013296 Cumulative Update and is currently rolling out to the Windows Insiders in both the Dev Channel and Beta Channel.

 

As this cumulative update is designed to test the servicing pipeline for builds to the insiders' Dev and Beta channel, it doesn't include any feature changes and improvements.

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No internet connection is without its outages and interruption, that much is for sure. The weather conditions can impact all types of internet connections. Whether it is a power outage or rain or thunderstorm, most of us have experienced disruptions to our internet connections. The impact that weather has on your internet connection will be explored in this article.

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A zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2022-1096) has been reported in Google Chrome, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. If you are a Google Chrome user, you should pay attention to it and take immediate action as suggested by Google.

 

As the bug is within the Chromium engine, all browsers powered by Chromium (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox) will be affected due to this vulnerability.

Published by on under Browser | Chrome

Microsoft releases a new update for the MS Office users on Windows. The latest Office version 2204 build 15121.20000 is now rolling out to the Office Insiders on the Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring) that adds a bunch of improvements. Willing to know what has been changed in this new version? Here's the complete changelog.

Windows Terminal is a new, modern, feature-rich, productive terminal application for command-line users. It includes many of the features most frequently requested by the Windows command-line community including support for tabs, rich text, globalization, configurability, theming & styling, and more.

 

Microsoft recently releases Windows Terminal v1.12.1073, which now comes with a separate installer package for Windows 11. The latest version of Windows Terminal adds the following improvements.

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Any organization cannot function without effective communication. Whether the organization is small or large, you must regularly communicate with your clients and teammates. In such cases, traditional phone systems can be quite costly and difficult to maintain as your company grows.

 

Due to the pandemic, which has accelerated the digital transformation of businesses, the demand for integrated communication and collaboration solutions has skyrocketed.

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Windows is one of the most popular operating system features in various laptops, phones, and PC desktops. This system has over the years undergone various modifications to meet the growing needs of today’s technological world. The new Windows 11 is set to solve some of the problems users experienced with previous versions of the OS.

 

One of the main beneficiaries of these upgrades is small businesses that can enjoy the upgraded security features that allow you to protect your data. These features also make it easy to stay in communication with your team through personalized information feeds that are displayed in a single space. Below are a few benefits your business is set to gain from upgrading to the new Windows 11 OS.

Published by on under Editorial | Microsoft Windows 11

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been launched in the Indian market with a new memory configuration. Earlier, the flagship smartphone was available in 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage options. Now, the company has announced a new variant that will come with a 12 GB RAM + 1 TB storage option.

 

For detailed specifications, price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship smartphone, continue reading further.

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Microsoft announces the release of Windows 11 Build 22581. The latest build is now rolling out to the Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel and Beta Channel. As the Dev and Beta Channels are receiving the same builds, the limited window has opened for Insiders to switch channels if you wish to do so.

 

The new build includes new features such as Live Captions, Start folders, the redesigned Task Manager, a tablet-optimized taskbar, and much more. To learn more on what's coming next to Windows 11, continue reading this post.

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The internet is never standing still. It’s constantly evolving, changing, and expanding. The web used to be a chaotic network of outdated and barely functional websites. Nowadays, we have a highly advanced web with high-end websites built with user-friendly UI.

 

This beauty you see all over the internet is thanks to JavaScript. This programming language holds the entire web under control, allowing the internet to handle almost every interaction online.

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If you are generally interested in finding smart solutions to complex problems, especially when it comes to overcoming barriers on the web, you’re most likely to have heard about residential proxies. The demand has been surging recently, causing new proxy sellers to emerge.

 

However, you’ll need to find the best residential proxies for your purpose to actually benefit from them. How do you pick a set that’s worth it?

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After the preview release to the insiders last week, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 10 KB5011543 update Build 19042.1620, 19043.1620, and 19044.1620 as an optional update to all the supported versions of Windows 10 devices. These builds are arriving as an optional "C" update.

 

In this update, Microsoft added search highlights to Windows 10 which will allow the taskbar search box and search home to periodically update with content that will allow you to discover more, and stay productive always. For more about this update, and its features, continue reading further.

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By default, the Azure Static Web Apps environments are publicly accessible. Microsoft is soon making these environments secure by introducing an option to set a password to it. Once added, visitors will require to enter that password before viewing the app.

 

Password protection is a user-friendly feature that provides a low level of security. It can be used in addition to Static Web Apps Authentication. To learn how to enable password protection on your Azure Static Web Apps environments, continue reading further.

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Software describes how a computer works through a set of instructions. Hardware, on the other hand, is built from which a system operates. Basically, there are two classifications of software. These are the systems and applications software.

 

Windows 10 is an amazing operating system, and it has a ton of features that make it useful for users of all types. However, one of the frequently asked questions is which software would be best suited for Windows 10?

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Azure Data Factory is a cloud-based ETL and data integration service. It allows you to create data-driven workflows for orchestrating data movement and transforming data at scale. Using the Azure Data Factory, you can create and schedule data-driven workflows (pipelines), and publish your transformed data to data stores such as Azure Synapse Analytics for business intelligence (BI) applications.

 

Recently Microsoft announced February 2022 update for Azure Data Factory which added some exciting new features to the platform. Continue reading to know more about this update.

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Console games are always a treat for gamers around the world. When the talk is about Sony’s PlayStation series, it’s undoubtedly a cherry on the cake. After all, who amongst us does not crave a Playstation adventure?

 

While almost every gamer around you would fantasize Playstation as an ideal gaming experience, these games were quite difficult to emulate till recently. However, the love for PS games has encouraged developers to come up with successful emulation tools for these games. If you are playing Novibet roulette, you can avoid losing considerable sums of money by knowing what you are betting on.

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Microsoft releases a new update for the MS Office users on Windows. The latest Office version 2204 build 15028.20022 is now rolling out to the Office Insiders on the Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring) that adds a bunch of improvements. Willing to know what has been changed in this new version? Here's the complete changelog.

Creating the perfect traveling video doesn’t have to be hard! Click here, especially if you’re just getting started with video making and editing.

 

This video-making guide will help you through every step of the process. From pre-production all the way to editing and distribution. So that your videos are not only perfect, but they’re also effective in reaching your audience. The first step to creating the perfect travel video? Choose your location!

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While the Microsoft Edge version 99 hits the Stable Channel earlier this month, Microsoft is now rolling out Edge version 100 to the Edge Insiders in the Beta Channel. The latest version comes with build number 100.0.1185.10 and contains a few feature updates and policy changes.

 

If you are running Microsoft Edge (Chromium) from the Beta Channel, you can now test these new improvements added to Microsoft Edge. Here is the list of new features and improvements in Microsoft Edge build 100.0.1185.10.

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 22579 with a new encryption policy for USB devices and other improvements. The latest build is now rolling out to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Preview Channel. The company also releases a new ISO image for this build to test the clean installation path.

 

To learn more about the new features and changes introduced in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579, continue reading further.

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Microsoft releases Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2 Preview 2. This preview release aimed to focus on new features and improvements to the IDE, Razor Editor, Test Tools, Git Tools, Container Tools, SQL Server Data Tools, Web Tools, Microsoft Teams development tools, and Productivity Tools.

 

For a detailed list of new features and improvements in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2 Preview 2, continue reading further.

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Are you a Microsoft Office Insider under the Windows Current Channel (slow ring)? Microsoft has released MSOffice version 2203 with some new features for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The latest version of Microsoft Office is now rolling out as Build 15028.20050.

 

The latest update will allow you to apply default sensitivity labels when modifying existing files, automatically refresh your worksheet’s stock data, and add hyperlinks to threaded comments. To know more about the feature changes, continue reading further.

Microsoft releases a new update to Windows 11. The latest build comes as Windows 11 KB5011563 update and is rolling out to the Windows Insiders on the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel with build number 22000.588. In terms of major feature releases, you won't see anything new here.

 

However, the company added a bunch of new improvements and fixes to this Windows 11 KB5011563 update (Build 22000.588) for the insiders. Here's the entire changelog for you.

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Microsoft releases a new update for the MS Office users on Windows running version 2203. The latest Office build number 15028.20022 is now rolling out to the Office Insiders on the Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring) that adds a bunch of new features and improvements.

 

The latest build offers key features like modern comments in PowerPoint, improved coauthoring error recovery experience in Word, and faster filtering in Excel. To learn about all the new features and improvements released with Microsoft Office version 2203 build 15028.20022, continue reading next.

The pandemic has been taxing most of us. Sports enthusiasts and lovers are no exception. There is no fun to watch a game if you cannot cheer with your friends, or bet on the winnings of your favorite player, team, or the match scores in general. However, to battle with that, you have the rowing industry of online betting that also includes sports betting.

 

Apps like cybersport allow you to do so. However, to bet on matches, you need to be constantly updated on the matches as well. So, here is a list of some of the best sports news apps with their unique features that make them stand out from the rest because, at the app or play store, you will find numerous such apps.

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If you are using the Google Chrome browser, you have already heard about "Incognito Mode". It is an online privacy feature that prevents your browsing history from being stored on your device. While the feature is good for browsing without a trace, it can limit the experience at times. For example, taking screenshots in Incognito Mode is not allowed by default.

 

If you need to take screenshots in Incognito Mode on your Android's Google Chrome browser, here we show you how to remove this restriction and take screenshots in the most popular Google Chrome browser.

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Microsoft Visual Studio is a powerful development environment for creating applications for Windows, web, and mobile platforms. It has been around for more than two decades and is used by millions of developers worldwide. If you are looking for a powerful and versatile development environment, Visual Studio is the right choice for you.

 

In this article, we will take a look at 12 new features in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 that you should definitely consider adding to your development toolkit.

Published by on under Editorial | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022

As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for patching all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the third patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 11 March 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5011493) update for Windows 11 version 21H2, and Windows 10 March 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5011485) update for versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2.

 

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday (KB5011493) update contains all fixes from the previous optional update and also includes a few security fixes. To know more about the fixes in this build, and to download the Windows 11 KB5011493 update offline installer, continue reading further.

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As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for patching all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the third patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 10 March 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5011485) update for versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and Windows 11 March 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5011493) update for version 21H2.

 

This update adds security improvements to your Windows operating system. To know more about the fixes in this build, and to download the Windows 10 KB5011485 update offline installer, continue reading further.

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A week after releasing Microsoft PowerToys v0.56.1 for Windows, the company now releases PowerToys version 0.56.2. Microsoft said that it is a patch release to fix issues in v0.56.1 to fix a few bugs that they deemed important for stability based on incoming rates.

 

As this patch release doesn't include any new features, you can read the full set of features and improvements part of v0.56.x release on this page. To know what has been fixed in PowerToys 0.56.2, continue reading further.

Published by on under Microsoft PowerToys | Microsoft Windows 11

The Service Bus Queues and Topics are enterprise-level messaging technologies offered by Microsoft Azure to make messaging between services more reliable. Anyone using them for their business should be familiar with a concept known as message dead-lettering.

 

Now, let's begin by discussing Service Bus dead-letter Queues, how they work, and most importantly, the top choices you should consider for monitoring the same.

Published by on under Azure | Azure Tutorial

More than 1.4 billion Windows users worldwide run their devices on Windows 10 or 11. Considering this enormous figure, hackers will always prefer to target Windows users. And if users do not evaluate the current threats, they could suffer significant losses.

 

Hackers are cunning; they know the common mistakes users tend to make. These are the first opportunities for exploitation. The consequences include data theft, financial losses, malware, and others.

Published by on under Editorial | Microsoft Windows 11

Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft Windows, an operating system for personal computers. It was officially announced on , and was released on . It offers a number of new features and improvements over its predecessor, Windows 10. One of the most important aspects of any operating system is its performance.

 

How well does Windows 11 perform? Microsoft Windows 11 operating system offers a number of performance improvements over Windows 10. In this article, we will show you how to speed up your PC with Windows 11.

Windows 11 Build 22567 is the latest update to the Windows 11 operating system. This update comes as “Windows 11 Insider Preview 22567 (NI_RELEASE)” from the active development branch codenamed “Nickel”. If you are a Windows Insider in the Dev Channel, head over to the Windows Update page to grab this build.

 

This build includes a number of new features and improvements for Windows Insiders to try. To learn about the new features introduced in Windows 11 Build 22567, continue reading further.

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TypeScript is an open-source programming language, developed and maintained by Microsoft, and hosted in GitHub. TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript and can be used to develop JavaScript applications for both client-side and server-side.

 

Microsoft now announces TypeScript 4.6 that now adds several new features and improvements. Here's everything that you would like to know about the new changes in TypeScript 4.6, and how to download.

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Microsoft releases a new update build for Microsoft Office version 2203 this week. If you are an Office Insider in the Windows Beta Channel, Microsoft is now rolling out build 15018.20008. The latest office preview build adds several improvements in terms of bug fixing.

 

If you are an Office Insider in the Windows Beta Channel, and/or would like to know what has been fixed in Microsoft Office version 2203, build 15018.20008, here's the full official changelog.

Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities, which allows users to streamline their Microsoft Windows experience to have greater productivity using the operating system. The company has now released PowerToys version 0.56.1, which has removed the last dependency on the .NET Framework.

 

The latest version of Microsoft PowerToys adds several new improvements (FancyZones zone limit has been increased to 128 zones, Find my mouse will now activate via shaking the mouse with a settings change, and more) and fixes. For a complete list of changes, continue reading further.

Published by on under Microsoft PowerToys | Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft recently released Windows 11 Build 22563 to the insiders who are part of the Dev (Preview) Channel. Some of the key highlights of this build include a Tablet-optimized taskbar, dynamic Widgets content, and a new group policy for managing Windows Update notifications for the IT Admins.

 

With this latest build, the company is trying to bring more dynamic content to your Widgets board. Continue reading to know more about this feature which is now available in the insiders' dev channel as a preview.

Published by on under Microsoft Windows 11 | News

Microsoft recently released Windows 11 Build 22563 to the insiders who are part of the Dev (Preview) Channel. Some of the key highlights of this build include a Tablet-optimized taskbar, dynamic Widgets content, and a new group policy for managing Windows Update notifications for the IT Admins.

 

With this latest build, the company is trying to make the Windows 11 taskbar a little more tablet-friendly by making it a lot less cluttered. Continue reading to know more about this feature which is now available in the insiders' dev channel as a preview.

Published by on under Microsoft Windows 11 | News

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 Build 22563. The latest build is rolling out to the Windows Insiders in the Dev (Preview) Channel with some new features and improvements like a Tablet-optimized taskbar, dynamic Widgets content, new group policy for managing Windows Update notifications, and more.

 

The latest Windows 11 Preview Build 22563 also includes a bunch of bug fixes. If you are a Windows Insider in the Dev Channel, navigate to the Windows Update page and check for new updates.

Published by on under Microsoft Windows 11 | News

Smartphones are now an integral part of our life! Apart from talking, and messaging it is now being used for watching movies, listening to music, playing games, surfing the internet, and browsing social media channels. During this pandemic, it is now being used for online classes too; making it hard work without a smartphone.

 

When you work more, you feel more hungry. The same with the smartphone too. The more you work with it, the more battery power it will use and over a period of time, it starts discharging quickly.

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Microsoft releases a new update build for Microsoft Office version 2203 this week. If you are an Office Insider in the Windows Beta Channel, Microsoft is now rolling out build 15012.20000. The latest office preview build adds several improvements in terms of bug fixing.

 

If you are an Office Insider in the Windows Beta Channel, and/or would like to know what has been fixed in Microsoft Office version 2203, build 15012.20000, here's the full official changelog.

The popularity of mobile gaming has skyrocketed in recent years. In 2020, there were 2.69 billion portable gaming players worldwide and in April 2022 it reached 3.24 billion. So, if you’re from places like Colorado, Tokyo, or Delhi, it’s likely you have been gaming on your mobile phone, from a range of online games to adventure escapes.

 

Furthermore, mobile games accounted for the majority of App Store earnings (66 percent). By the end of 2021, we can expect these figures to rise. Another interesting fact: in January 2021, global digital games market earnings increased by 15% to $11.6 billion.

Published by on under Editorial | Game

When the Windows 11 operating system was first officially announced by Microsoft in June 2021, it was revealed that the OS will have support to install Android apps and games. Later, it didn't come along with the Windows 11 when the OS was globally launched on October 5th.

 

Now, the feature development and testing have been completed. Nearly after 6 months of testing by the Windows Insiders, Microsoft is now rolling out the Android apps support on supported Windows 11 devices running version 21H2.

Published by on under Android | Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft recently previewed Windows 11 Build 22557 to the insiders in the Dev Channel. The latest build brings a redesigned Task Manager with support to Dark Theme, and a new Efficiency Mode to make your running apps process faster in the foreground with efficiently utilizing energy.

 

The latest Windows 11 build 22557 also adds 5 new touch gestures to make it easier and quicker to navigate Windows 11 on a PC with touch. Would you like to know about these new gestures? Then continue reading further.

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Windows 11 Build 22557 is now rolling out to the Windows Insiders who are on the Dev Channel. The latest build adds several new features and improvements. One of the key highlighted features of this build is the redesigned Task Manager and a new Efficiency Mode.

 

Other new features for Insiders in this build include folders in the pinned apps area of Start, live captions, a new Focus experience, Quick Access improvements in File Explorer, new touch gestures, and a lot more.

Published by on under Microsoft Windows 11 | News

Microsoft announces the general availability of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.1. Feedback from developers like you have helped us shape and refine Visual Studio 17.1 through its preview cycle, says Dominic Nahous (Senior Lead Program Manager, Visual Studio) in the announcement post.

 

The latest version of Visual Studio 2022 adds some cool new improvements that will make you more productive. Apart from these changes, the latest version also includes a lot of bug fixes. Upgrade to the latest version of Visual Studio 2022 now!

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Microsoft releases the first build of Office version 2203 this week. If you are an Office Insider in the Windows Beta Channel, Microsoft is now rolling out build 15003.20004. The latest office preview build adds several improvements in terms of bug fixing.

 

If you are an Office Insider in the Windows Beta Channel, and/or would like to know what has been fixed in Microsoft Office version 2203, build 15003.20004, here's the full official changelog.

Visual Studio is the integrated development platform (IDE) from Microsoft that is used to build websites, web services, mobile applications, and desktop applications. If you are on the .NET platform, you have already used any one of the various versions of Visual Studio editor.

 

As Visual Studio 2022 has been already released a year ago, now the company has announced the end of support for the old versions: Visual Studio 2012, Visual Studio 2017, and Visual Studio 2019.

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