if you noticed the internet getting slowed down yesterday ;-) it might be due to the fact that you are a Windows Insider and that your computer is downloading the latest Threshold build (called Threshold 2, this build is likely to be at or near the build level for TH2 released as CB sometime in November).     Here are some things we have fixed: We fixed the issue where the Xbox app for Windows 10 would consume gigabytes of memory on your PC if you have any Win32 games (non -Windows Store g

Windows 10 brings with it powerful new options for deployment and servicing. In System Center, we are committed to providing enterprise customers with best-in-class management for Windows 10 with System Center Configuration Manager, specifically by helping you successfully deploy, manage, and service Windows 10 in the way that suits you best.   As I trust you already know by now, Windows 10 comes in two basic flavors:   (1) a Current Branch (also known as Windows-as-a-Service) and (2) the Lo

Here’s what’s new in this build: Skype messaging, calling and video experience: As we’ve announced previously, Skype messaging, calling and video capabilities will come integrated into Windows 10 through the Messaging, Phone and Skype video universal Windows apps. These Windows applications enable quick and easy, free calling and messaging to other Skype users across phones, over 3G/4G and Wi-Fi tablets and to PCs Wi-Fi. With this build, you can preview the integrated capabilities on your PC wh

Microsoft's Live Stream of the Microsoft Windows 10 Devices event will be available at the following location.     this event will most likely be used to unveil a whole bunch of exciting new hardware like the Microsoft Surface Pro 4   The starting times are listed below, stay tuned !   San Francisco: 7:00AM / New York: 10:00AM / London: 3:00PM / Berlin 4:00PM / Moscow: 6:00PM / Beijing: 10:00PM / Tokyo: 11:00PM / Sydney 12:00AM (October 7th)   Some photos of the live event are show

Microsoft yesterday released Office 2016 for Windows.   This marks a milestone in delivering new value for Office 365 subscribers with a focus on collaboration, apps that work for you, a perfect pairing with Windows 10, and security features businesses will love. It also marks a new model for delivery, where subscribers can expect to get more frequent updates with new features and improvements. Along with Office 2016 for Windows, today we are also releasing Office 2016 for Mac as a one-time pu

We are releasing a new Windows 10 Insider Preview building to the Fast ring today: Build 10532. As always, there are bug fixes and improvements in this build over 10525, but also some new features we are very excited to share with Insiders. Improved Context MenusWe’ve heard feedback about the consistency of menus within Windows 10, so we’ve made some changes to improve these and give them a modern look at and feel. We are still working on it, but you’ll see some good changes with this build. We

Yusuf Mehdi Corporate Vice President, Windows and Devices Group, Microsoft Corp just tweeted a top ten fun facts for Windows 10, and here it is     1. More than 75 million devices running Windows 10 – and growing every day. 1/10     2. Windows 10 is running in 192 countries, virtually every country on the planet. 2/10     3. More than 90,000 unique PC or tablet models have upgraded to Windows 10. 3/10     4. Even some devices manufactured in 2007 have upgraded to Windows 10.

just when you thought Windows 10 was done, along comes another build after RTM, this one is build 10525 and available only to Insiders.     With the general availability of Windows 10, the Windows Insider Program will focus on building and delivering Windows as a service by updating Windows 10 with new features and functionality on an ongoing basis. As always, Windows Insiders will be the first to see these new features and changes.   Windows Feedback app and Insider Hub Microsoft have d