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According to Kyle Alden, senior program manager for Microsoft Edge, revealed on Reddit (via Techdows) that the Chromium version of Edge will be available for testing as a standalone download sometime in 2019. This means that anyone will be able to try the browser without being part of the Windows Insider Program. However, the company isn’t saying if the final version will be available as a separate download, which is highly unlikely as the new browser, like previous versions, is expected to be bundled with Windows 10....

According to the announcement, the cumulative update expected to arrive on April 13, 2021, will remove the legacy version of the browser from Windows 10 and replace it with the new version based on the Chromium project developed by Google. Since this time around, Microsoft will strip out the application completely instead of hiding it. You will no longer be able to run the legacy version alongside the new Chromium version of Edge, nor will you be able to roll back the changes....

Below, you’ll find a recap of the most important questions and answers the company offered to fans: Q: Why did the team decide to ditch the Surface text logo for the Microsoft logo? A: We realized that a Surface contains all of what we, as Microsoft has to offer. It is the physical extension of a software experience. To reflect what we thought it was more appropriate to carry the Microsoft mark....

In this series of updates the software giant is releasing a specific fix for Surface RT, which improves the Wi-Fi connectivity problems in the device for various scenarios, like improved support for connecting access points that do not use “non-standard-ASCII spacial characters”, and the update will also decrease the occasions where users can experience “limited WiFi connectivity”, issues that have been big topics at the Microsoft Community forum. In total users will see 11 new Windows update ready to install, some of them will also patch various security holes, and the remaining updates correspond to the overall performance of “Win RT” and Office 2013 RT....

Although, we don’t know exactly the current number of devices running Windows 10, this is by far the fastest adoption rate we have seen of a version of the operating system. However, it seems that it’s not enough, as Microsoft is now more aggressively pushing users to move out from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. A new report from InfoWorld notes that Microsoft has updated its “Get Windows 10” app that corners users with limited choices to upgrade to Windows 10....

The updates rolling in June brings improvements stability for all the devices, and new changes on how battery life is handled when devices are in connected standby. Below, you’ll find all the most important details: Surface Pro 4 Improved system stability when resuming from sleep or hibernation. Optimized battery life usage when connected standby. Fixed issue where touch screen remained active when clipboard is closed against keyboard. Surface 3 LTE Better reliability of mobile broadband connectivity....

The Lumia 830 has a retail price of $440 before taxes and subsidies. It will be available this month globally, but the bad new is that it is not aimed for the US market. Tech specs The handset is thin and light, compared to the Lumia 930, and they look similar. On the inside is where the real difference take place. The Lumia 830 runs a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of onboard storage, though, you can easily add more storage through a microSD card of up to 128GB....

The service is available on the web, mobile (Android and iOS), and on computers with the desktop app. Using the service, you can engage on video calls with up to 300 people that can last up to 24 hours, but after the pandemic, the calls will be limited to 60 minutes for group calls up to 100 people. However, the company will continue to offer up to 24 hours for two people video calls....

During the Wednesday event, Microsoft showed off the new Skype integration, but the company opted to show the integration on a phone, rather than using the Messaging app on a Windows 10 PC. Although the new app carries the Messaging name, it actually integrates with Skype, and it allows you to get access to your contacts to chat or start a video / audio call. Then all of your conversations will roam automatically throughout all your Windows 10 devices, including PC, tablet, and phone....

The main reason for this change is that Microsoft is getting into the final stages of the development cycle, and it’s now focusing on stabilization of the Redstone 5 update. As a result, the company is now making changes to the Skip Ahead option to start releasing test builds for the next version of Windows 10, which carries the “19H1” codename instead of “Redstone 6.” If you’re a participant of the Windows Insider Preview program using the Skip Ahead option, starting with build 17713, your device will automatically switch to the Fast ring, and you’ll notice that the Skip Ahead option is no longer available....

The software giant announced new services like Microsoft Teams with new tools for the classroom, new features for Minecraft, and mixed reality for education. And Microsoft also unveiled its newest member of the Surface family, the Surface Laptop. After the presentation that included speakers, such as Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella; Terry Myerson, EVP of the Windows & Devices Group; and Panos Panay, CVP of Devices, Microsoft had set up a big room with demos that allowed attendees to get hands-on with all the new products and services....

However, during the conference Executive President of Gaming at Microsoft, Phil Spencer, without sharing a lot of details has confirmed that the company is already working on its next console. According to Spencer, the Xbox One X team is already developing the next line of Xbox consoles, which of course, they’re expected to be even more powerful than the current versions. Although the company is not sharing any additional information about release date, tech specs, or pricing, Thurrott reveals that the new consoles will be available in 2020....

Apparently the voice command from the TV commercial is actually turning on viewers’ Xbox One consoles. According to threads from NeoGAF, a member named “MrPressStart” says: “[…] Sitting here watching tv and the xbox commercial starring Aaron Paul came on. Next thing I know I am reaching for the controller to turn it off.” On Twitter a few people are also reporting the same experience: — sjones71 (@sjones71) June 13, 2014...

The raindrops caressing the edge of rose pedals and refreshing the green grass are the things to see in this new theme that has 11 stunning images free to download for Windows. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section. Raindrops theme | Download All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes....

Microsoft’s Omar Shahine announced the new updates in a new article at the Windows Blog. Let’s dive in to the new features: Improved sharing SkyDrive provides many ways to share your files — Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, email, or just by creating a link. Now, all the sharing-related info tasks are unified in a single page, very similar to how Windows 8 shows notifications over the page. Touch improvements The future is all about touchscreen like we are starting to see more in Windows 8/RT devices....

This offer from Skype will give users the access to make calls to any landline phone in 40 countries through their Skype client, plus free calls to any mobile phone in the US, Canada and other 5 more countries. It is true that besides considering peoples’ necessities there are also business necessities, if you know what I mean. They will ask for a credit card number to give you a month free of the mentioned service, and then you will have to make sure to cancel the service within the first 27 days in order to not be charged $9....

According to a new article from Paul Thurrott at the WinSuperSite, the folks at Redmond may be planning to include SPDY support in their next web browser. The new protocol isn’t yet implemented in Internet Explorer 11, but a set of registry keys has been already dug up from the Windows Blue leaked version by Rafael Rivera that confirms it. For those unfamiliar, SPDY (pronounced “speedy”) is a web protocol created by Google, which is yet to be certified as a web standard....

You already know that this isn’t an ordinary device, this tablet is a really well thought intend to bridge the gap between a tablet and a laptop, and it packs the latest Intel Core processors (i3, i5, and i7), with the choice of 4GB or 8GB of RAM, and storage configuration of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. With these configurations and form factor it’s hard to categorize the device, but Microsoft made it clear that Surface Pro 3 is a laptop replacement that also works great as a tablet....

Intel is also claiming up to 10 percent performance improvement on gaming, which for a simple update this is incredible. And if you think this new improvements will affect the battery life, Intel will say that you’re wrong, as new driver should also improve battery performance. Here is what Intel says in its documentation: The drawback is that the new driver isn’t part of the Windows Update, which means that you’ll have to perform a manual installation....

In addition, since the last Surface update report, the company has also made available the first update for its Surface Duo 2, and other devices, such as the Surface Book 2 and original Duo, also received updates. Surface Pro 8 update These are the improvements with the November 2021 update: Improves new Type Cover Fingerprint login reliability. Improves graphics stability and performance. Improves system security. Enables new Surface Pen haptics and improves inking performance....