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We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to read more about our news out of Future Decoded, get started with two new extensions now available for Microsoft Edge – 1password and Dashlane – and check out our Windows 10 Tips on how to export your Minecraft creations to Remix3D.com, and how to pin your favorite websites to the taskbar with Microsoft Edge! In case you missed it: Playful fun abounds in the Super Lucky’s Tale launch trailer Today over at Xbox Wire, we revealed the launch trailer for Super Lucky’s Tale! The video starts by introducing the game’s larger-than-life characters. There’s Lucky, of course, but als…

Hey guys, not sure if this topic belongs in this section. I am not wondering if WD is catching up to the top AV softwares? I am seeing they now have "Advanced threat protection" plus I had tried installing Microsoft Security Essentials on a machine a short while back and it gave a prompt stating that since WD is already installed there is no need to install MSE, any ideas please?

With the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can pin your favorite websites to the taskbar and have the icon show up in the taskbar for instant access. Here’s how to get started: Simply head to the menu, select “Pin this page to the taskbar,” and watch the site icon appear on your Windows taskbar! Head over here to read more about all the new features in the Fall Creators Update, and have a great week! The post Windows 10 Tip: How to pin your favorite websites to the taskbar with Microsoft Edge appeared first on Windows Experience Blog. Continue reading...

An SMB vulnerability helped propagate BadRabbit, but not the one first suspected -- security researchers have tentatively linked it to the mystery group behind NotPetya. Bad Rabbit ransomware spread using the help of a leaked NSA exploit exposed by the Shadow Brokers hacking group, security researchers have confirmed. When the ransomware first infected organisations in Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday, it was initially suggested that it was using EternalBlue -- the leaked exploit which helped the spread of WannaCry -- but this was quickly found to be not the case. However, researchers at Cisco Talos have now identified that Bad Rabbit did indeed use an SMB vuln…

We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to read more about the official launch of the Microsoft Reactor in San Francisco, the launch of the World’s Most Powerful Console – Xbox One X – our Windows 10 Tip on how you can bring your stories to life with the reimagined Photos app, or, keep reading for more of this week’s news! In case you missed it: Here’s what’s new in the Microsoft Store: Shocktober Halloween is just around the corner, and Microsoft is getting into the spirit with its annual Shocktober collection of terrifying games, chilling entertainment and haunting apps for Windows 10 PCs. Each day will fe…

Last week we made available Windows Server, version 1709, the first release in the Semi-Annual Channel, and we’re already seeing many customers deploying it! We’ve received some questions on how this channel works and how customers should utilize it. The goal of this blog post is to answer questions surrounding the new channel and clarify some important aspects of this release. Q: What is the Semi-Annual Channel? A: For Windows Server, the Semi-Annual Channel is a new model that provides opportunity for customers innovating quickly to take advantage of new operating system capabilities at a faster pace. It focuses on two very specific customer scenarios: Custome…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17025 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. REMINDER: Going forward, we plan to release new builds for RS4 from the RS_PRERELEASE branch to Insiders in the Fast ring and those who opted in to Skip Ahead at the same time. What’s new in Build 17025 Revamped Ease of Access Settings: This build adds new Ease of Access settings to make your device easier to use and fit your needs. We also grouped related settings together which help you see, hear or interact with your computer to assist in discovering settings more quickly. Additionally…

Earlier this month we talked about Microsoft’s vision for mixed reality and demonstrated Windows Mixed Reality experiences available this holiday. Our backdrop that day was the Microsoft Reactor in San Francisco, a community hub for creators and developers to come together, learn, collaborate, and help fuel the era of mixed reality. I am excited to announce the official launch of the Microsoft Reactor in San Francisco and the opening of Mixed Reality Capture Studios and the San Francisco Mixed Reality Academy. Create pioneering mixed reality experiences We are at the threshold of the next revolution in computing. Microsoft is passionately committed to mixed …

Here’s a look at some of our Shocktober favorites for Windows: RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard Deluxe Edition – 50% Off The goings-on at this abandoned Southern farmhouse are horrifying, but now they’re on sale at 50% off ($44.99, regularly $89.99). There are serious chills and unsettling twists-of-fate around every corner in RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard Deluxe Edition. Dead Rising 4 Deluxe Edition – 15% Off What’s Halloween without zombies? In the horrifying Dead Rising 4 Deluxe Edition, 15% off during Shocktober, a mysterious outbreak has left the local mall and surrounding town overrun with deadly, undead predators. As Frank West, you explore this worl…

Let’s take a closer look. To get started, head to the Photos app. Select the Create button. You can make a video project from scratch, or choose Video Remix and two or more photos or videos and the Photos app will automatically bring together your memories into a video complete with soundtracks, themes, and transitions. That’s right – the work is done for you! Keep this cut to enjoy and share, or easily remix it with just the click of a button for an all new look and feel of the video, complete with a new soundtrack and transitions. Want to make it your own? Video editing with the Photos app is easy. With an intuitive interface, you can move photos and video…

Mixer mobile broadcasting, directly in Minecraft When we launched Mixer Create on Android and iOS last month, we loved seeing the reaction from our community around the simplicity of mobile broadcasting. We’re now excited to bring the familiar Mixer Create experience directly into Minecraft, making it easier to start and manage a Mixer broadcast while you play. You’ll start to see this feature today in the Minecraft 1.2.5 beta on Android; iOS will come once 1.2.5 exits beta. Mixer interactivity in Minecraft Our Interactive 2.0 platform enables any game developer to add Mixer interactivity to their game with just a few lines of code; creating unique steaming e…

Earlier this week we began a targeted rollout of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and I shared with you how to get it. Today, I’d like to share more details on how we will roll out this feature update to Windows 10 devices, including PCs, phones and IoT devices. Our goal is to deliver feature updates to you as quickly as possible, while providing you with the best possible update experience. Phased Rollout Approach The Fall Creators Update begins rolling out to newer devices tested by us and our device partners. By starting with machines which we believe will have the best update experience, we are able to get focused feedback on application compatibilit…

If you’re like me, you use Cortana to regularly add reminders, so you don’t miss anything at work or home. Which is why I’ve asked Cortana to remind me to check out the new voice-activated speaker our partners at Harman Kardon are releasing on Sunday, October 22 – the Harman Kardon Invoke with Cortana. Invoke will be available in-store and online at Microsoft Store, Best Buy, and online at HarmanKardon.com. Invoke comes in two color options, Pearl Silver (White) and Graphite (Black) and retails for $199.95 USD. With more than 60 years of sound expertise, Harman is renowned for blending rich audio with best-in-class design. Crafted from premium materials, Invoke deliver…

We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows, where we’re talking about the new Surface Book 2 and everything in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update! Head over here to read more about this week’s news, check out the Surface Book 2, or, find out what’s new in the Fall Creators Update. In case you missed it: Here’s what’s new in the Windows Store: Happy Hallowdays Spook up your Halloween with this Collection of terrifying games, chilling entertainment, and haunting apps – on sale now through Oct. 31, 2017. The Dark Tower The fate of worlds lies with the last Gunslinger (Idris Elba), the only one who can defend the Dar…

New payload bundled within Necurs botnet attacks allows those carrying out malicious campaigns to check if they're working and improve updates. Attackers behind one of the world's most notorious botnets have added another string to their bow, allowing them to take screenshots of the desktops of victims infected with malware. Having previously been inactive for much of the first half of the year, the Necurs botnet has recently undergone a resurgence, distributing millions of malicious emails - large swathes of which have most recently been spreading Locky ransomware. It's also been known to deliver the Trickbot banking trojan, indicating the attackers behind i…

The PCs we’re sharing today range in a variety of form factors and price points, so whether you’re an artist, student, or gamer, there’s a device for you. Purchasing a new Windows PC is a great way to take advantage of all the new features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and Microsoft Store can help with free workshops and personalized assistance to get your PC set up. To learn more about what’s new in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, visit this blog post. 11 Windows PCs that light up the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Acer Spin 5 Acer Predator 21 X ASUS Zenbook Flip S UX370 ASUS Transformer Mini T102HA (Available at Best Buy, com or Amazon) Dell In…

The malware affects Windows 7 and up to Windows 8.1, the researchers confirmed. Security researchers found a sophisticated remote access trojan that has resurfaced after more than a decade since it was first released. The new malware, dubbed "Hacker's Door" by researchers at Cylance, is operated by what's thought to be a Chinese advanced persistent threat hacker group known as Winnti. The malware has many similarities to a remote access trojan (RAT) of the same name that first debuted in 2004 but was updated with new features in 2005. The research, published Tuesday, found the new malware is largely based on the decade-old malware, but it has been adapted …

What a great day! Back in June, we announced Windows Server was joining the Semi-Annual Channel release cadence to deliver innovation at a faster pace. Two weeks ago at Ignite, we announced Windows Server, version 1709, the first release in this new model, and today you can start using it! Software Assurance customers can download Windows Server, version 1709 from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) portal. Azure customers can also deploy Windows Server, version 1709 based on the image in the Azure Marketplace. If you run virtual machines in a hosted environment, you can also check the images that your service provider made available. Windows Server, version …

As with the Creators Update, the key to our phased approach is actively listening to all available feedback mechanisms and making the appropriate product updates during the rollout. This allows us to provide a high-quality experience for the broadest set of users at an accelerated rate, while also continually increasing the quality and security of Windows 10. This was our approach with the Creators Update released in April and user feedback on this approach was very positive. For the best experience, we recommend you wait until Windows 10 is automatically offered to your device. You don’t have to do anything to get the update; it will roll out automatically to you thro…

With the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, we are introducing some fun, new ways to get creative – from bringing mixed reality and 3D to the masses, to faster broadcasting for gaming, to turning photos and videos into real memories, and so much more. The Fall Creators Update can be experienced on a wide variety of Windows 10 PCs and on a range of Windows Mixed Reality headsets. You can get the Fall Creators Update in a few different ways. If you already have a Windows 10 PC and have automatic updates enabled, the update will be delivered to you when it’s ready. If you are an advanced user and would like to get the update manually, visit this blog post to learn how to ge…

From the initial launch of Windows 10, we’ve been on a mission to empower the creator in all of us. We believe in the fundamental human need to create to propel the world forward. Today, we deliver the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update offering breakthroughs in creativity – from bringing mixed reality and 3D to the masses, to faster broadcasting for gaming, to turning photos and videos into real memories, and so much more. The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update can be experienced on a wide variety of Windows 10 PCs and on a range of Windows Mixed Reality headsets available for the first time today. We believe the PC is the ultimate canvas for creativity and can empower p…

It’s been a busy summer for everyone at Team Xbox. Back in August we gave you a first look at the fall update for Xbox One, and we showed off the new Home, Guide and Community tabs. Since then, we’ve been working with Xbox Insiders to gather feedback, test and refine tons of new features that we’re releasing worldwide starting today. Keep reading for some of the highlights, and head over to Xbox Wire for much more! You can personalize your “Home” more than ever before. Add your favorite games, friends, Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, etc. directly to your Home screen with a new concept that we call blocks; easily discover new things, such as friend activities, leader…

It's a massive problem that's going to get bigger The WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) protocol that’s used by most Wi-Fi networks today has been compromised, and a way to intercept traffic between computers, phones, and access points has been found. Today’s Internet and network connections rely on specific tools that are taken for granted, most of the time. From time to time, a way to compromise these protocols sends everybody running for the fences. Let’s just remember the OpenSSL problem, for just a moment. Now, a similar problem has been identified in the WPA2 protocol that’s used by Wi-Fi networks. Whenever you connect your device to a Wi-Fi networ…

To get started, select the Start button, then select Maps. If you’re on a Windows 10 PC, you can click here to open the app. Drop a pin If you see a location that you want to save on the map, just press and hold (or right-click) the location, then select Drop a pin. Once your pin is dropped, select Save in the details pane, and then choose Favorites or a collection where you want to save it. Add any search result to your favorites or a collection Select Search and type a name or address. Select the location you want in the search results, and, in the details pane, select Save, and choose where you want to save it: Favorites, a collection you creat…

Sounds like iTunes passwords are easy to hack... A dialog box can be programmed to look exactly like the system dialog which sends the email address & password... Apple really should use some kinda filters in some tools imo, like even to filter out certain phrases so ppl can tell that it is not genuine https://krausefx.com/blog/ios-privacy-stealpassword-easily-get-the-users-apple-id-password-just-by-asking