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Windows on ARM can finally emulate x64 apps in latest preview
Microsoft has enabled x64 emulation on ARM in a new Windows 10 Insider preview, significantly expanding the rane of apps you can run.
Windows 10 test uses Cortana's voice search to sift through your files
“Hey Cortana, opening marketing deck,” and “Hey Cortana, open budget Excel from Anthony” are two examples, along with ‘find recent files” to pop up the last few items you’ve accessed.
Microsoft's Pluton chip upgrades the hardware security of Windows PCs
The next Windows PC you buy could come with an advanced security co-processor that will protect your data from being stolen by hackers.
Windows 10 update removes Flash and prevents it from being reinstalled
Microsoft has released an optional Catalog update that removes Adobe Flash from Windows 10 and prevents it from being reinstalled, paving the way for the eventual death of the app in 2021.
Microsoft is putting Skype's seamless 'Meet Now' calls in the taskbar
In the pandemic, video calling has exploded but one of the original names in the space has been slow to capitalize. While Zoom is now a household name, Skype is not seeing the same bump in reputation and use. Microsoft’s internet calling service tried to rectify that earlier this year by activating Meet Now, a Zoom-like feature that lets hosts set up and share a free meeting with just three clicks — no one has to install anything or sign up for an account.
The latest ‘Fortnite’ patch makes the game 60GB smaller on PC
Fortnite's latest patch includes optimizations for PC that reduce the size of the game by nearly 60 percent.
Windows 10's October update is rolling out with a refreshed Start menu
Expect a new-look Start menu and Edge tabs to appear in the alt-tab window list.
Windows 10 is installing Office web apps without asking permission
Windows 10 users are complaining that Microsoft is restarting their PCs to install Office web apps without asking permission.
Microsoft tests a Windows 10 setup screen that asks how you'll use your PC
The Windows 10 setup experience could customize the initial settings for gamers, families or creatives.
Windows 10 for ARM will support 64-bit x64 apps through emulation
Windows Insiders can start testing the emulator in November.
Opera update uses QR codes to sync data between PC and Android browsers
Opera’s browser is making it easier to sync between desktop and Android devices. The latest updates (version 71 on desktop and version 60 on Android) include a new feature called Sync that lets you scan a QR code rather than entering a password.
Microsoft releases a final preview for Windows 10's October update
Windows 10's October 2020 update will change how the Start Menu looks, and bring more control to notifications.
Kano’s first Windows PC is a step toward classroom supremacy
Kano's first Windows 10 machine is a $300 Surface-style tablet. The hardware is good enough, but the bundled learn-to-code software is excellent.
GIF search, voice typing and more are coming to Windows 10
Windows 10 is getting an integrated GIF search, improvements to voice typing and other new features, Microsoft Senior Program Manager Brandon LeBlanc wrote in a Windows blog post. The overall goal of the new features, LeBlanc said, is to improve the system’s ability to help you communicate via voice and text on your devices. To better enable you to react with the perfect laughing, crying or eye roll GIF, Windows 10 will allow you to quickly input animated GIFs by typing WIN + [.] and WIN + [;].
Windows 10 can run apps from your Samsung phone
A Windows 10 preview release can use Your Phone to run mobile apps on your desktop, but only from Samsung phones for now.
Adobe brings clipping masks and better brush management to Fresco
The drawing app now works on more Windows 10 PCs, too.
Sony cameras join the work-from-home webcam party
Following most of its rivals, Sony is helping you look better on Zoom calls with a software release that transforms its mirrorless, compact and DLSR cameras into webcams.
Konami is making gaming PCs now
Konami, the Japanese developer of games like the Metal Gear and Silent Hill series, has decided to enter the competitive gaming PC hardware market. The company has unveiled three low-to-mid-range PCs with new “Arespear” branding, along with two gaming keyboards and headphones.
Engadget Podcast: Understanding Windows on ARM and Apple Silicon
Devindra and Cherlynn discuss the potential and limitations of Windows on ARM before digging into Apple Silicon.
Kano's $300 DIY Windows 10 PC Kit is finally ready
A little more than a year ago, Kano unveiled a colorful build-it-yourself tablet running Windows 10. The Kano PC was sold, it turns out, but only to a small group of fans that were happy to act as unofficial beta testers. The Kano PC is a chunky tablet that you have to assemble with components wrapped in colourful plastic.