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Your free upgrade is here: Windows 10 launches with worldwide fan celebrations,...
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On July 29, Microsoft will make Windows 10 available, across 190 countries, as a free upgrade or with new PCs and tablets. “We are excited to bring Windows 10 and its many innovations to the world,” Windows and Devices Group Corporate Vice President Yusuf Mehdi said in a blog post. “Windows 10 is the best Windows ever and was built to empower people to do great things. It has new innovations like Cortana, Microsoft Edge and the Xbox app. It’s fast, more secure and compatible. It’s familiar and easy to use. It’s automatically up to date. And you can upgrade for free beginning on July 29.” To find out all about the launch celebrations at special events all over the world, a…
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Windows 10 Free Upgrade Available in 190 Countries Today
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When we first unveiled Windows 10 in September, we outlined our plans for a new era of Windows. We wanted to create a Windows that empowered people and organizations to do great things. Our vision was one platform, one store, and one experience that extends across the broadest range of devices from the smallest screens to the largest screens to no screens at all. For Microsoft, Windows 10 begins to deliver on our vision for more personal computing. In this world experiences are mobile, moving with you seamlessly and easily across your devices. Interacting with technology is as natural as interacting with people – using voice, pen, gestures and even gaze for the right i…
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What is Wi-Fi sense in Windows 10? What are the potential problems associated with the feature? This post will answer these questions and also show you how to turn off Wi-Fi Sense in Windows 10, should you wish to. Wi-Fi Sense was first seen in Windows 8 Phones. It has been ported to Windows 10 – both mobile and desktop versions. However, with Wi-Fi Sense on the Windows 10 desktop, there are potential problems or shall I call them dangers? Wi-Fi Sense in Windows 10 Wi-Fi Sense is a feature in Windows 10 that allows you to connect to your friends shared Wi-Fi connections. That is, you and your friends may opt to share your or their Wi-Fi connections. Friends, acco…
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Do one-stop shopping with the new Windows Store
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We’re wrapping up our series of blog posts on awesome Windows 10 features by talking about the new Store in Windows 10, the largest Microsoft-certified, one-stop shopping experience for free and paid digital content for all your Windows devices. Find your favorites fast; the new Store has popular free and paid apps, games, movies, TV shows and the latest music all in one place*. Get apps that work with unique Windows 10 features so you can get more done, faster. For instance, use Cortana,** your virtual assistant, to control apps with your voice*** and get real-time notifications right on the app tile. Acquire content with ease using your preferred payment method inc…
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Continuum on Windows 10
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As we continue the countdown to our Windows 10 launch, we’re excited to talk about Continuum. Windows 10 combines the best of Windows 7 with the best of Windows 8 and Continuum is a great example of that; with Continuum you can use a keyboard and mouse when you choose, or you can optimize your screen for a great touch experience—it is up to you. Continuum on your desktop Windows 10 adjusts your experience for your activity, device and display, so you can do your thing in any mode anytime you want. Onscreen features, like menus and taskbars, adapt for easy navigation. Apps are built to scale smoothly from screen to screen so they look good from the smallest app w…
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Our partners get ready for #UpgradeYourWorld
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One of the most important ways we deliver Windows to the world is through great partnership with leaders across the industry. This has always been our heritage, designed to offer great choice and innovation to our customers. With Windows 10, we’ve been working hand-in-hand with our partners for many, many months. Together, we want to deliver Windows 10 to people and organizations around the world – whether as a free upgrade to genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PCs and tablets; or via new PCs and tablets that light up with new innovations enabled by Windows 10. These partnerships are certainly formed by technology, but they often run deeper. Today, we’re pleased to share…
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After nine months of waiting, Windows 10 is almost here. Tuesday night at midnight ET, Microsoft will release the first full release of Windows 10, the biggest sea change in PC software in nearly three years. It's kind of a big deal! We've been getting previews of Windows 10 since October, and the rollout of the actual software will happen in stages, but midnight will still be zero hour for answering a lot of the questions that have swirled around Windows 10 since it was first announced. How do you build a single OS for laptops, tablets, and smartphones? Tuesday night, we'll find out. First thing's first: how do you get it? Microsoft is sending out Windows 10 in wav…
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Explore Hugh MacLeod’s illustrated guide to life inside Microsoft
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Drawing for me is a way of processing thoughts,” said cartoonist Hugh MacLeod. “I use lines to join the dots in my mind.” Those dots he refers to cut to the core of office environments. They help capture, within a drawing, the essence of a company’s aspirations. It’s “motivational art that doesn’t suck,” or so says his company’s website. Prescriptive and inspiring is what pops into my head. You kind of have to be if you’re striving to change the business culture within an organization. Typically artists and business people operate in different worlds, where never the twain shall meet. MacLeod however is an artist obsessed with the business environment. He provides a ri…
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A look at the great built-in apps in Windows 10
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We’re three days to our Windows 10 launch! Today, we’re sharing more about the great Windows 10 built-in apps like Photos, Maps, Mail and Calendar, Groove, and Movies & TV*. This family of apps shares an elegant look and feel and work consistently across all your Windows 10 devices. Photos Put your best photos forward with Windows 10. The new Photos app makes sense of your growing collection of photos, getting them organized and easy to navigate. You can sort your collections of photos by date for fast access. The app will create albums of your life events, showcasing your best shots to help you tell a great story. With one click of a button you can c…
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Say “Hello” to Windows Hello on Windows 10
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With our Windows 10 launch fast approaching we’re excited for you to say “Hello” to Windows Hello. You may remember we introduced you to Windows Hello back in March. Windows Hello is biometric authentication that provides you instant access to your Windows 10 devices*. Simply show your face or use your fingerprint to login to your new devices running Windows 10 and be immediately recognized and greeted with a smile. Rest assured that the most secure authentication method is your presence. Windows Hello is more convenient than typing a password, you’re greeted by name as it lights up in recognition, providing a faster and more secure way to log in, because you are the…
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After months of hype and media attention, Windows 10 is almost here. That means it’s decision time: Do you upgrade as soon as you can? Or do you wait? Hard as it may be to resist the immediate promise of a better computing experience, upgrading to a new operating system as soon as it’s available isn’t always the best idea. Why? Glad you asked. Here are eight reasons you might want to consider not upgrading to Windows 10. If it ain’t broke… Sure, Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for current Windows users. But price isn’t the only thing you should consider when deciding to upgrade or not. The real question is, What are you going to get? Sure, there’s some fancy …
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Security in Windows 10
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Today, we’re sharing more on security in Windows 10. Windows 10 has more built-in security protections to help safeguard you against viruses, phishing, and malware, it’s the most secure Windows ever. New features are now delivered through automatic updates, helping you to stay current and your system to feel fresh, so you’re free to do. Windows Hello How many passwords do you have? You’re almost certainly thinking “Too many!” Windows Hello helps address this challenge with a biometric alternative to passwords which provides enterprise-grade secure instant access to your Windows 10 devices* and Microsoft online services. Using just your finger print or even your …
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Building up to the Windows 10 launch, Special Olympics, //oneweek Hackathon and Imagine Cup...
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Welcome back to another edition of Weekend Reading, where we bring you stories about Special Olympics athletes, the upcoming //oneweek Hackathon and Imagine Cup projects. Swimmer Andy Miyares and sprinter Matthew Pascoe are two of four athletes Microsoft is following as they train, travel to and try to achieve their personal best in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles. Opening ceremonies are July 25 and will be broadcast live on ESPN, which will also present daily coverage of the Games. In October, Microsoft announced a three-year, multimillion dollar partnership with Special Olympics to modernize the nonprofit’s software and games management sy…
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Windows 10 is coming July 29, which means you’ll finally be able to say goodbye to Windows 7 and the much-reviled Windows 8. But before you get too excited about Microsoft’s shiny new operating system, you’ll have to make sure it will actually work with your computer. To its credit, Microsoft has designed Windows 10 to run on virtually any PC that can run Windows 7 and 8. But if you aren’t 100 percent sure that your computer is up to the task, you can use these quick steps to double-check. Windows 10 upgrade check If you’re using Windows 7 or Windows 8, you’ve probably noticed that a small Windows flag has taken up residence in the lower left corner of your scr…
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Do multiple things at once with Windows 10
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The countdown to our Windows 10 launch continues. Today, we’re talking about multi-doing on Windows 10. Our lives are busier than ever requiring us to juggle more tasks, both big and small. Wouldn’t it be great if our devices could help make accomplishing our tasks simpler? With features like Action Center, Task View and Snap Assist, it’s all about removing the obstacles between you and ‘Done’. Easily organize your screen We often have multiple apps open at once, jumping between them to complete tasks. Windows 10 makes it easier to organize your screen with enhancements in Snap. Now you can quickly snap up to four things on your screen at once simply by dragging…
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With the Windows 10 official reveal just around the corner there are many that having difficulty waiting for the upgrade. July 29 just can't come soon enough. Don't forget, however, that Microsoft will be staging the upgrade to better manage the bandwidth requirements for pushing out multiple gigabytes of data across the Internet. And, also so ensure that your current PC experience (hardware and software) is compatible before performing the upgrade. So, don't expect to see it for your particular PC right away. Still, there are others that see the Windows 10 release as the perfect opportunity to invest in new hardware. It's just easier to talk the spouse into a new P…
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Game Epically on Windows 10
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PC gaming is at its best on Windows 10 thanks to awesome integration with Xbox. But that doesn’t mean you need be a hardcore Xbox gamer to have a blast playing games on Windows 10. Heck, you don’t even need to own an Xbox (but, of course, we wouldn’t blame you if you did). Windows 10 is about making all of your PC experiences more human, and that includes playing games. And we mean all games, from classics like Solitaire, to hardcore PC games like Dota 2, or games from epic Xbox franchises like Gears of War and Fable. From recording epic moments in virtually any game from any gaming service, to joining the greatest online gaming community in Xbox Live, to building your…
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When a large business operates internationally it can introduce many challenges. One of the biggest is understanding cultures and how certain behaviors or activities can be unacceptable in that country and yet be OK in others. An example of this is Microsoft's Personal Digital Assistant Cortana. Cortana has been available on Windows Phone 8.1 and is available on Windows 10 Mobile Build 10166 and Windows 10 Build 10240 for PC's. When Windows 10 launches on 29 July, just 9 days from today, Cortana will initially be available in only seven countries - United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. In addition to those launch locales fo…
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Do unexpected things with Microsoft Edge
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We’re eight days to launch! Next up in our series where we’re talking about cool features in Windows 10 is Microsoft Edge. The all-new browser designed to go beyond browsing to help you do more on the web. With inking capabilities built-in, you can write* or type directly on webpages and share your mark-ups with friends, family, coworkers or anyone you’d like. If you value a premium reading experience, there’s a feature that allows you to clear away distractions from your online articles and a reading list that organizes your favorite reads to enjoy later. The improved address bar helps you to find things faster, and with Cortana** enabled, you can instantly move from sea…
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A fun surprise for Windows Insiders…
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Hi everyone, we’re full-speed-ahead getting ready to launch Windows 10 to the world in 8 days – it’s been great to see everyone trying out Build 10240, and it has the highest satisfaction rating of any build we’ve released to-date based on the pop-up surveys that we use to ask for Windows Insider feedback. The internet is a big part of how the Windows Insider Program works, of course – starting from the basics with how we deliver new Windows 10 builds to Windows Insiders, and including tons of improvements for our internet centric world like a brand new browser with Microsoft Edge. One thing that is amazing about the internet is that it seems to be powered entirely by …
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Make quick, captivating video stories set to music with Flipagram for Windows Phone
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Turning your photos into quick videos has made Flipagram one of the coolest new ways to communicate and share with friends. Now you can quickly and easily set your stories to music from top artists. Navigate to the new ‘music’ tab to browse a comprehensive catalog of popular, classic and indie song clips to use as the soundtrack to your Flipagram story. You can use your own music, too. Once you’ve created your gorgeous music video, you can share it on Flipagram, or with social networks like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr and Pinterest. You can also share your Flipagram via Email, SMS, or a Public Link. Make the most of the photos you love, downlo…
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Out-of-band release for Security Bulletin MS15-078
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Today, we released a security bulletin to provide an update for Microsoft Windows. Customers who have automatic updates enabled or apply the update, will be protected. We recommend customers apply the update as soon as possible, following the directions in the security bulletin. More information about this bulletin can be found at Microsoft’s Bulletin Summary page. MSRC Team Continue reading...
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MS15-078 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Font Driver Could Allow Remote Code...
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Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (July 20, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or visits an untrusted webpage that contains embedded OpenType fonts. Continue reading...
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Join Microsoft Stores to Celebrate Windows 10 with Special Events, Guest Appearances,...
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Starting July 29, all Microsoft stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada will celebrate the launch of Windows 10 with a series of in-store activities and events across more than 110 locations. Visit your local store to see what Windows 10 has to offer and receive advice directly from the experts. You can also get all of the assistance and info you need to upgrade including a FREE upgrade assessment for your PC or tablet. Throughout the day on the 29th, Microsoft store activities will include giveaways, refreshments and more. Starting July 29, a series of free Get to Know Windows 10 workshops will be kicking off. Join us and get expert advice and everything you need …
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The count down to Windows 10 kicked off in earnest yesterday as Microsoft announced their marketing campaign that begins in the United States today and globally on 29 July when Windows 10 begins to arrive for users of Windows 7 and 8.1. In a blog post over at the Blogging Windows site, the Windows Team shares that this effort will look at Windows 10 through the eyes of the next generation of computer users. There are two spots posted at the Windows YouTube Channel, one of 30 seconds and the other at 60, that show the faces of young kids around the world and how their future of computing will be different because of Windows 10. The spots provide a laundry lists o…
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