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Making every Windows 11 PC an AI PC

Yusuf Mehdi — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:58:01 +0000

New Copilot and agentic experiences make powerful AI easy on Windows 11

Today, we’re taking an exciting step forward with a new wave of updates that make every Windows 11 PC an AI PC – with Copilot at the center of it all. We are making the most powerful AI more accessible by integrating it into the Windows experiences people are already using every day. When we think about what the promise of an AI PC is, it should be capable of three things:

First, you should be able to interact with it naturally, in text or voice, and have it understand you.
Second, it should be able to see what you see and be able to offer guided support.
And third, it should be able to take action on your behalf.

All with your permission and built upon the security of Windows 11. We believe this shift to conversational input will be as transformative as the mouse and keyboard in terms of unlocking new capabilities on the PC for the broadest set of people. Until now, the power of AI has often been gated behind your skill at prompting. The more context you provide and detail you share, the richer response you receive in return. But typing it out can be tedious and time consuming, especially if it takes multiple tries to get it right. With 68% of consumers reporting using AI to support their decision making, voice is making this easier.¹ The magic unlock with Copilot Voice and Copilot Vision is the ease of interaction. Using the new wake word, “Hey Copilot,” getting something done is as easy as just asking for it. And with your permission, Copilot Vision can analyze what’s on your screen helping you learn new apps, get recommendations for a project or show you how to do it. Since its initial release, early adopters of Copilot Vision have inspired us with their creative use cases, from troubleshooting settings, to getting step by step guidance, and even learning complex editing tools. And this power is available to every Windows 11 device where Copilot is available. Let’s dive into what’s new.

Just ask, with “Hey Copilot” on Windows 11

https://youtu.be/KgQMcwhq334 People are already talking at their PCs every day for dictation and note taking, transcriptions, searching, and with important accessibility features like Voice access and Voice typing. Now, your PC can understand you. We’re seeing that when people use voice, they engage with Copilot twice as much as when they use text. This ease of use leads to deeper engagement within Copilot.² New wake and goodbye words make it even easier to use, which are generally available for Windows 11 PCs. This opt-in feature gives people a new way to easily start a conversation with Copilot Voice, anytime the feature is enabled. To get started, enable “Hey, Copilot” in the Settings of your Copilot app, then simply ask a question starting with “Hey, Copilot…”. You’ll see the Copilot microphone appear on your screen, along with a chime to indicate that Copilot is listening. To end a conversation, you can say “Goodbye”, tap ‘X’ or Copilot will end the conversation automatically after a few seconds of no interaction. You will hear a chime confirming that the conversation has ended.

Copilot Vision on Windows is now available worldwide

We’re also making Copilot Vision on Windows available in all markets where Copilot is offered. Including:

Full desktop and app sharing: When you share your desktop or applications, Copilot can help analyze content, provide insights and answer your questions, coaching you through it aloud. Get tips on making improvements to your creative project, help with improving your resume or guidance while navigating a new game.
Highlights: With Highlights, you can ask Copilot “show me how” for a specific task and it will show you within the app where to click and what to do. Altogether, Copilot can be by your side giving you tips while playing a game, viewing your photo and showing you how to improve the lighting to make it perfect, or reviewing your travel itinerary to let you know if your packing list is sufficient based on your destination.
Full app context in Word, Excel and PowerPoint: When you share Word, Excel or PowerPoint files, Vision can see beyond what’s available on your screen. For example, if you ask Copilot to help review a PowerPoint deck, it could analyze the entire presentation without needing to flip through each slide.
Text-in Text-out: Coming to Windows Insiders soon, we’re also enabling the ability to converse with Copilot Vision using text, with Copilot responding in text within the same chat window. Previously you could only use Vision using voice, and Copilot would coach you through it aloud. So, whether you forget your headphones or just prefer engaging via text, Vision will soon be able to support you across whichever scenario suits you best.

Delivering deeper and richer Windows 11 experiences, coming soon to Windows Insiders and Copilot Labs

The energy and enthusiasm of the Windows Insider community has helped shape the future of Windows for over a decade. Now, alongside Copilot Labs, we’re bringing even more experimental AI and agentic features to Windows Insiders. To ensure we deliver an experience our customers truly love, we’ll start by previewing the following experiences in the Windows Insider Program where your feedback will guide us as we refine and evolve the experiences.

Bringing Copilot into your flow with a reimagined taskbar experience

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYlYZWxci-Y With the new Ask Copilot on the taskbar, Copilot becomes a natural part of how you use your PC, ready to help, guide and collaborate the moment you need it. Our vision is simple yet bold: to make the taskbar a dynamic hub that helps you accomplish more with less effort, transforming everyday interactions into moments of productivity and delight. This opt-in experience provides one click access to Copilot Vision and Voice, enabling more natural engagement in your flow. With utility across voice, text and guided support with Copilot Vision, you can engage Copilot on your terms, in the way that works best for you. With lightning-fast search results in a refreshed design, the new streamlined search experience makes finding apps, files and settings faster and easier, with results appearing and updating instantly as you type. This experience leverages existing Windows APIs to return your apps, files and settings, like the Windows Search experience and does not grant Copilot access to your content.

Previewing Copilot Actions for local files in Copilot Labs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syJ0LiRJkC4 In May, we announced Copilot Actions on the web – allowing Copilot to take real actions on your behalf, like booking a table at your favorite restaurant or ordering groceries. Coming soon to Windows Insiders in Copilot Labs, we're previewing an experimental capability for Copilot Actions to expand beyond the browser to take actions directly on local files in Windows. Whether you need a hand sorting through your recent vacation photos or need to extract info from a PDF, Copilot Actions can do the heavy lifting for you based on the context of what’s on your PC. As a general-purpose agent—simply describe the task you want to complete in your own words, and the agent will attempt to complete it by interacting with desktop and web applications. While this is happening, you can choose to focus on other tasks. At any time, you can take over the task or check in on the progress of the action, including reviewing what actions have been taken. We’ll be starting with a narrow set of use cases while we optimize model performance and learn. You may see the agent make mistakes or encounter challenges with complex interfaces, which is why real-world testing of this experience is so critical to help us apply learnings to make this experience more capable and streamlined.

Bringing even more functionality to Copilot on Windows, with Copilot connectors, easy doc creation and Windows settings integration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPOCU2D0HSk Copilot connectors, now available to Windows Insiders, allow you to link your favorite services such as OneDrive files and Outlook contacts, emails and calendar events, as well as Google services including Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Contacts, directly to the Copilot on Windows app. Once you’ve opted in to connect a service, Copilot can find and understand your personal content using your own words, making it easier to find and remember details in your connected personal content across multiple platforms. For example, you can say:

“Find my dentist appointment details” to instantly surface calendar entries.
“What is the email address of Mary?” to retrieve contact information without digging through your inbox.
“Find my school paper from my Econ 201 class” so Copilot can search OneDrive and provide the most relevant document in seconds.

You can now also ask Copilot to export your text to Word, Excel or PowerPoint, making it easier to jump right into projects. For example, if you asked Copilot for help with a homework assignment, you could export the results directly into a formatted document, spreadsheet or presentation of your choosing. Finally, we’re also adding an integration with Copilot on Windows with Windows Settings. Just ask Copilot a question about your Windows PC settings using your own words, which will provide a direct link to the relevant Windows Settings. So now you can send directions such as, “Make my screen easier to read” or “Help me focus by reducing distractions,” and Copilot will guide you to the relevant Windows settings page.

Delivering deeper and more powerful AI actions so you can stay in your flow

We’re excited to introduce even more ways to get things done easier with new AI actions in Windows. Manus is a general AI agent that can take on various tasks on your PC. With the new Manus AI action in File Explorer, you can get help with complex tasks like creating a website using the documents in your local folder with just one click. Simply select the document, right click and select “create website with Manus,” and Manus will build a website for you in just minutes – no uploading, no coding. Manus is also available as a native app on Windows. You can get the same AI powered assistance from Manus to build a website right from the chat window without leaving your session. Simply type in the Manus app, "Please use the image files on my device and generate a great professional looking website”. Manus leverages the agentic platform capabilities available on Windows like Model Context Protocol to fetch the right document and build a website for you in minutes – no manually uploading your photos, no multiple clicks! You stay in your session or get to another task while Manus works in the background securely to help you accomplish your task. This experience is in private preview and we’ll have additional updates to share soon. For more information on the security of experiences leveraging the Model Context Protocol, see: Securing the Model Context Protocol: Building a safer agentic future on Windows. We’re also introducing another new AI action in File Explorer to edit with Filmora, allowing you to jump right into video editing easily and seamlessly. Finally, for Windows Insiders with Copilot+ PCs, we’re integrating Zoom with Click to Do. Soon, you can instantly schedule a Zoom meeting by invoking Click to Do and simply hovering over an email address visible on your screen—no app switching, no copying details, no interruptions. This keeps you in your flow and lets you act right where you are.

With Gaming Copilot (Beta) and ROG Xbox Ally, Xbox and Windows introduce AI-powered gaming on the go

Now, let's talk about gaming. Xbox and Windows are collaborating closer than ever to unlock new ways to play. Players can now experience Xbox, Windows and Copilot in a whole new way with the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, the handheld gaming devices developed in partnership with ASUS. In addition to being able to quickly access games from Xbox, Game Pass and installed games from other leading PC stores, all in one place—you can talk to Copilot. With the push of a button, you can access your personal gaming sidekick—Gaming Copilot. Long press the library button to start a conversation with Gaming Copilot for recommendations, help and more, without ever leaving your game.

Securing AI on Windows 11

Security is at the heart of all we do at Windows, in line with Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative. Windows 11 is the most secure operating system we’ve ever made—by design and by default—with multiple layers of defense enabled to protect you from the moment you power on your PC. Security isn’t a checkbox; it’s an ongoing commitment. As we introduce powerful new agentic experiences on Windows, we’re more committed to evolving our safeguards to protect your privacy and security. Below are three security commitments we’re making as we add Copilot Actions, another step in the agentic journey on Windows:

You’re always in control of what Copilot Actions can do. Copilot Actions is turned off by default and you’re able to pause, take control or disable it at any time.
You’ll have visibility into what Copilot Actions is doing. You can monitor its progress and stay informed at every step. If a sensitive or important decision is involved, it may request your approval for the specific action, keeping you in charge.
We're introducing it responsibly. In addition to extensive internal testing, a critical aspect of developing secure experiences is to roll them out responsibly, starting in preview and gathering feedback to refine our security and privacy controls.

For more information, see Securing AI agents on Windows. Windows is committed to being the best, most secure platform for agentic experiences. We look forward to sharing more on security for agents on Windows, including enterprise controls, at Microsoft Ignite next month.

There’s never been a better time to upgrade to a Windows 11 PC

With support for Windows 10 PCs now ended, millions are upgrading to new Windows PCs that are faster, more secure and built for the future. Upgrading ensures you remain protected and ready to take full advantage of the latest innovations on Windows 11. And now, those upgrades come with something even more powerful: AI that’s ready to help, right out of the box. We want every person making the move to experience what it means to have a PC that’s not just a tool, but a true partner, and these experiences are available on any Windows 11 PC. If you are looking for a new PC, there's an incredible selection of Windows 11 PCs available today, offering choice and value at various price points from Surface and our ecosystem partners. For our fastest, most secure experience, look for a Copilot+ PC that comes with a neural processing unit capable of even more powerful AI experiences.

The Acer Aspire 14 AI is designed for simplicity and the ideal device for those who need both performance and portability. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2) and equipped with built-in Intel® Arc™ graphics, it delivers multi-day battery life in a sleek, ultra-modern design. Starting at $699.99 MSRP.

The ASUS Vivobook 16 is a sleek, high-performance laptop designed for everyday productivity and creativity. Featuring a 16-inch display, this Copilot+ PC with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processor offers powerful performance, longer battery life and ample storage for everything you need. Starting at $799.99 MSRP.
The Dell 14 Plus Laptop is a stylish and lightweight laptop powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series. This Copilot+ PC is designed to run AI workloads locally while handling day-to-day tasks with ease, making it the perfect PC for on-the-go multitasking. Starting at $799.99 MSRP.
The HP OmniBook 5 14 with Snapdragon is built for students and modern families who want performance that lasts with up to 34 hours of battery life; this Copilot+ PC is an evolution of the HP Pavilion delivering enhanced performance and unique AI experiences for mainstream users. Starting at $679.99 MSRP.
The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC has a 360-degree convertible design, responsive touchscreen and Yoga Pen that make it easy to take notes, sketch ideas or unwind in your favorite mode. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and Lenovo’s AI Core, it delivers adaptive performance on a 16-inch IPS display. Starting at $749.99 MSRP.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16, available in the Snapdragon X Elite, combines power and portability with up to 22 hours of video playback, Super Fast Charging and a 16-inch 3K Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. Navigate with ease using multi-touch gestures on the intuitive touchscreen—perfect for work or play. Starting at $1,499.99 MSRP.
Surface Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon X Elite, offer strong performance, long battery life and useful AI features in a sleek design, giving you more options. The Surface Laptop, 13-inch starts at $799.99 MSRP and delivers the longest battery life of any Surface, with up to 23 hours of video playback and up to 16 hours of active web browsing. The Surface Pro, 12-inch starts at $799.99 MSRP and is the thinnest and lightest Copilot+ PC yet, with a flexible design and built-in, adjustable kickstand.

You can explore the latest Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs at our global retail partners, including Amazon, Best Buy, Boulanger, Costco, Currys, Elkjøp, Fnac, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, JD.com, MediaMarkt & SATURN, Officeworks, Sharaf DG and Walmart. For business customers, resellers such as Bechtle, CDW, ComputaCenter, SCC and more stand ready to support your upgrade path with scalable solutions. Get started with the latest Copilot features on Windows 11 via update from the Microsoft Store. For more on the latest features and improvements on Windows, including enhancements coming to Copilot+ PC experiences, widgets, security and more, learn more here. We can’t wait to see what you create, discover and achieve with Windows and Copilot by your side. ¹Based on Microsoft-commissioned online study of U.S. consumers ages 13 years of age or older conducted by Edelman DXI and Assembly, 1,000 participants, July 2025. ²Microsoft First Party Data, March 2025 - August 2025.

Stay secure with Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs and Windows 365 before support ends for Windows 10

Yusuf Mehdi — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:00:34 +0000

When we launched Windows in 1985, we set out to revolutionize computing—guided by the belief that technology should be accessible, intuitive and powerful for everyone. Nearly 40 years later, that same vision continues to drive us forward. Today, Windows is the most widely used operating system, powering over 1.4 billion monthly active devices through an open and flexible platform that connects people, ideas and innovations on the Windows PCs they use every day around the world. Looking ahead, 2025 marks an important milestone for Windows. We saw the spirit of innovation on full display at CES in January, as the Windows ecosystem came together to unveil breakthrough technologies and introduce new Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs. And that momentum is only growing, as new silicon technology, thoughtful hardware designs and on-device AI experiences give people more of a reason to upgrade their Windows PC. With AI becoming a more natural and helpful part of everyday life, 2025 continues to emerge as the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh. From enhanced productivity and streamlined IT workflows to AI-driven innovation, these advancements are redefining what people expect from their devices—not just for today, but for the future. Whether you’re using a Copilot+ PC or Windows 365 in the cloud, we want you to experience the best of Windows 11, starting with security at the core. We also recognize that transitions to new PCs take careful planning. With Windows 10 support coming to an end in October, we’re here to provide information and resources to help you choose the path that works best for you—whether that’s exploring the next generation of Windows, staying on your current PC with the Extended Security Program (ESU) or moving to a cloud-based solution.

Support for Windows 10 ends in October—Here’s what you need to know

As technology evolves, phasing out older operating systems and upgrading to newer versions is a natural part of the lifecycle—one that helps ensure you have the latest security features and innovations. Windows 10 launched in July 2015, and after nearly a decade, support will end on Oct. 14, 2025. Here’s what that means:

Microsoft will no longer provide security and feature updates and technical support for Windows 10 PCs. While these devices will continue to function, they will no longer receive regular security updates, making them more vulnerable to cyber threats, such as malware and viruses.
Companies and organizations that operate Windows 10 may find it challenging to maintain regulatory compliance with unsupported software.
Applications running on Windows 10 may no longer be supported, as the platform is no longer receiving feature updates. As a result, some apps may experience decreased functionality.
Microsoft 365 Appsⁱ running on personal and commercial Windows 10 PCs will continue receiving security updates until Oct. 10, 2028, and feature updates through August 2026.ⁱⁱ These updates are intended to help ease customers’ transition to Windows 11 and will be delivered through standard update channels. These updates do not include technical support.
Microsoft will continue to provide Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 through October 2028.

If you’re using Windows 10 today, checking if your PC can upgrade to Windows 11 is simple. Just click the Start button, then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. You can also use the PC Health Check app to see if your device meets the Windows 11 system requirements, or check with your organization’s IT team for support. We understand that your PC holds what’s important to you, from years of valuable files to cherished photos, and the personal settings that make it yours. To help make your move to a Windows 11 PC as simple and secure as possible, we recommend using Windows Backup—built right into Windows 10. It’s an easy way to help you safely and securely transfer your data, personal files, and most settings and applications, so everything’s ready for you the moment you sign in.

Explore what’s next with Windows 11

Security is at the heart of Windows 11. As part of Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI), we’re constantly improving Windows security to help keep you protected—whether you’re using a personal laptop or managing a fleet of devices at work. Windows 11 is secure by design and by default, with layers of defense enabled on day one to enhance your protection without the need to first configure settings. Windows 11 builds on the familiar Windows experience you know and trust, while also offering a more modern and secure computing experience. It delivers faster performance, simpler navigation and the latest features and experiences. It’s not just a device designed for today, it’s built for tomorrow.

Security first. Windows 11 is the most secure operating system we’ve ever built, and offers advanced security like TPM 2.0, virtualization-based security and Smart App Control—all enabled by default. New Windows 11 PCs have seen a reported 62% drop in security incidents and a 3x reported reduction in firmware attacksⁱⁱⁱ.
Faster and more efficient. Windows 11 continues to improve Windows update fundamentals, delivering faster monthly updates and smaller feature update downloads. This results in quicker response time when in sleep mode, faster web browsing and overall improved performance. Moreover, upgrading to a new PC with Windows 11 can significantly enhance speed and experience. In fact, Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10 PCs^iv.
Familiar yet modern user experience. Windows 11 maintains familiar user experiences from Windows 10 but introduces a more modern and streamlined UI design with better multitasking features, like Snap Layouts and multiple desktops. Key elements like the Start menu and taskbar offer a cleaner look on Windows 11, while keeping navigation intuitive and user-friendly.
Built-in accessibility features. Windows 11 has new and improved accessibility features, building on the tools from Windows 10. New to Windows 11, Focus Sessions help users needing fewer distractions stay focused, live captions can transcribe audio from any app or in-person conversations through the mic, and Voice Access lets you control your device and dictate text using your voice—compared to basic speech recognition on Windows 10. Windows 11 also has improved contrast themes, better screen magnification and more natural Narrator voices.
Copilot on Windows 11. As Copilot becomes more optimized for Windows, it stands out as your go-to AI companion—ready when you need it. With Copilot Vision on Windows^v, Copilot acts as a second set of eyes, analyzing content on your screen in real time, and talking to you about it. And with the new Highlights feature, Copilot doesn’t just tell you what to do, it can show you.
Exclusive AI experiences at your fingertips. Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs unlock exclusive AI-powered experiences. Features such as Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview) and improved Windows search, help you be more efficient and find information effortlessly, while enhanced experiences such as Cocreator in Paint and Restyle in Photos help you tap into new creative possibilities with built-in security^vi.
Designed for any work environment and every employee. Windows 11 offers features that enhance multitasking and enable an estimated 50% faster workflows compared to Windows 10. Employees benefit from AI at their fingertips, faster performance and security enabled by default – with an estimated 250% return on investment^vii.
More choice, more flexibility, more performance. Whether for personal use, frontline workers or everyone in between, an extensive portfolio of Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs from partners—like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and Surface—is designed to fit your needs.

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates: A bridge to your Windows 11 experience

We understand that moving to a new PC can take time, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program is designed to help keep your Windows 10 PC protected after support ends on Oct. 14, 2025. ESU delivers monthly critical and important security updates to help you stay secure during the transition. However, it’s not meant to be a long-term solution—it doesn’t include new features, non-security updates, design change requests or technical support. As we shared last October, for the first time ever, you can enroll your personal Windows 10 PC in the ESU program and receive critical and important monthly security updates for one year after support ends in October. Today, we’re introducing additional free enrollment options and the simple steps to get started. Extended Security Updates for Windows 10:

For individuals: An enrollment wizard will be available through notifications and in Settings, making it easy to enroll in ESU directly from your personal Windows 10 PC. Through the enrollment wizard, you’ll be able to choose from three options:
- Use Windows Backup to sync your settings to the cloud—at no additional cost..
- Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points—at no additional cost..
- Pay $30 USD (local pricing may vary).

Once you select an option and follow the on-screen steps, your PC will automatically be enrolled. ESU coverage for personal devices runs from Oct. 15, 2025, through Oct. 13, 2026. Starting today, the enrollment wizard is available in the Windows Insider Program and will begin rolling out as an option to Windows 10 customers in July, with broad availability expected by mid-August^viii. Update: The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for personal devices, including enrollment options and timing, may vary by region, such as the European Economic Area (EEA)^xi. To learn more visit https://microsoft.com/windows/extended-security-updates.

For commercial organizations: Organizations can subscribe to ESU for $61 USD per device to receive monthly critical and important security updates for one year. The subscription can be renewed annually for up to three years, with the cost increasing each year^ix. Enrollment is available today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program and will be offered by Cloud Service Providers starting Sept. 1.
For cloud and virtual environments: Windows 10 devices accessing Windows 11 Cloud PCs through Windows 365 or Virtual Machines are entitled to ESU at no additional cost and will automatically receive security updates with no extra steps required.

Learn more here: Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 | Microsoft Learn.

Move to Windows 11 in the cloud with Windows 365

Windows 365 gives organizations another way to move to Windows 11 without needing to replace every device right away. It’s a cost-effective and more sustainable alternative, while still providing enhanced security and operational efficiency. This cloud-based solution delivers a secure Windows 11 experience to any device through a Cloud PC, so your team can work from almost anywhere. To help make the transition easier, new customers can get 20% off on any Windows 365 plan for the first 12 months. Visit Windows 365 today to learn about this offer^x.

Windows ecosystem: A choice for everyone

Every person and organization has different needs, whether that’s a portable device to stay connected on the go or a more powerful PC built for productivity and different workloads. Working closely with our trusted partners, there are a range of choices to support how you live, work and create. Here are a few Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 devices from trusted partners like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and Surface—with options designed for mobility, performance, security and AI-powered experiences.

Acer: Stay connected everywhere with the TravelMate P6 14 AI, a Copilot+ PC and high-performance business laptop built for mobile work and life.
ASUS: The ASUS Zenbook A14 Copilot+ PC delivers exclusive AI experiences and multi-working-day battery life in a sleek, minimalist design, while the ASUS ExpertBook P5 is an AI powerhouse in an aluminum body and sleek design for modern and mobile professionals.
Dell: Unleash your creativity with the Dell 16 Plus Laptop, featuring a large screen and Intel Arc graphics—ideal for students and creators. Or tackle work from anywhere on the Dell Pro 14 Premium, the lightest and quietest 14" Copilot+ PC in the Dell Pro family.
HP: The HP OmniBook X Flip 16 inch 2-in-1 Laptop combines speed and performance for creative work and entertainment, while the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 inch delivers enterprise-grade security, AI-powered experiences and a portable design—perfect for IT professionals.
Lenovo: Create without limits with the super thin and light Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, offering exclusive Copilot+ PC experiences, or boost productivity with Lenovo’s new portfolio of 14ʺ and 15ʺ ThinkPad X9 Series laptops, designed for the tech-savvy professionals.
Samsung: The Galaxy Book5 Pro, a Copilot+ PC, is a powerful Windows 11 laptop built for multitasking, creative work and running your favorite apps—perfect for work and play. The Galaxy Book4 Edge is an ultra-thin, Copilot+ PC made for life on the go, with a brilliant display and long-lasting battery.
Surface Copilot+ PCs combine powerful performance, all-day battery life and breakthrough AI experiences in sleek designs with the all-new 13-inch Surface Laptop and the 12-inch Surface Pro with a flexible 2-in-1 design and a built-in kickstand. For organizations, Surface for Business Copilot+ PCs offer added efficiency with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2).

This summer is a good time to explore your options. Retailers like Microsoft Store, Amazon, Best Buy, Costco and more are offering deals now through September. When you’re ready to purchase, trade-in and recycling programs are available through our many trusted partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and global retailers like Best Buy, Boulanger, Costco, Currys, Elkjøp, Fnac, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, MediaMarkt & SATURN, officeworks, Sharaf DG and Walmart. For business customers, similar programs are offered through resellers like Bechtle, CDW, ComputaCenter, Connection, SHI and more. You can also explore Microsoft Store’s online trade-in program or find a convenient local recycling option near you.

Moving forward to Windows 11—Together

Windows is a part of your everyday life, and we want to help keep that experience smooth, secure and up to date. If you’re unsure where to start, the first step is to check if your Windows 10 PC is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11. If it is, you can follow a few simple steps to install the upgrade—don’t forget to use Windows Backup to easily save your files and settings before making the switch. If your PC isn’t eligible or if you need more time—there are options. No matter where you are in your journey—whether it’s staying on your current PC with ESU, upgrading to Windows 11 or moving to Windows 365—we’re here to support you every step of the way. Learn more about how to get ahead of Windows 10 end of support and take the next steps: How to prepare for Windows 10 end of support by moving to Windows 11 today | Windows Experience Blog Editor’s note – Oct. 1, 2025 – An endnote has been added to clarify regional availability. Editor’s note – Sept. 25, 2025 – The section ‘Windows 10 Extended Security Updates: A bridge to your Windows 11 experience’ has been updated to clarify that enrollment options and timing for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for personal devices may vary by region. Editor's note – June 30, 2025 – In the first paragraph, the number of monthly active devices running Windows was updated. Endnotes i This includes Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, Microsoft 365 Apps for business, and the Microsoft 365 desktop apps included in other commercial and consumer suites such as Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, and Microsoft 365 Family. ii The final feature update will ship in August 2026 for customers on Current Channel, including all consumer customers. Customers on the Monthly and Semi-Annual Enterprise Channels will receive their final feature updates later - in October 2026 and January 2027, respectively. iii Windows 11 Survey Report. Techaisle LLC, September 2024. Commissioned by Microsoft. Windows 11 results are in comparison with Windows 10 devices. iv Based on Geekbench 6 Multi-Core benchmark. See aka.ms/w11claims. v Available in the US and coming to more non-European countries soon. vi Copilot+ PC experiences vary by device and market and may require updates continuing to roll out through 2025; timing varies. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs  vii Microsoft-commissioned study delivered by Forrester Consulting: “The Total Economic Impact™ of Windows 11 Pro Devices”, December 2022. Note, quantified benefits reflect results over three years combined into a single composite organization that generates $1 billion in annual revenue, has 2,000 employees, refreshes hardware on a four-year cycle and migrates the entirety of its workforce to Windows 11 devices. viii Retail availability starts with the July 2025 non-security preview update via controlled feature rollout. To be among the first to experience new features, navigate to Settings > Windows Update, and turn on “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available”. ix Markets do not include Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Sudan, and Syria. x This offer runs from May 1 to Oct. 31, 2025, and is for customers not currently subscribing to Windows 365. Transactions must be processed through Microsoft’s operations center before 11:00 PM Pacific Time on October 31, 2025. This offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount on Windows 365. This offer is available only once per customer. The discount price will be in effect for the duration of the purchase commitment. Purchases made prior to the effective date of the offer are not eligible. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Microsoft reserves the right to discontinue this promotion, and to modify these policies and the promotion’s terms and conditions at any time.  xi Countries subject to EEA restrictions: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.. 

CES 2025: The year of the Windows 11 PC refresh

Yusuf Mehdi — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:00:09 +0000

As we reflect on the innovation and advancements of 2024, we are optimistic about the future and the potential that lies ahead in 2025 and beyond for computing and the Windows PC. 2024 will be remembered as a transformative year when many experienced the unique benefits of AI in practical application, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on a Windows PC at work, at school and at home. Whether it’s quick access to Copilot direct from your keyboard with the Copilot key, summarizing a meeting with Copilot in Teams, creating a document with just a few words with Copilot in Microsoft 365, or simplifying search with Improved Windows Search¹, AI is revolutionizing how we use PCs today and in the future. And the best, most secure and most performant way to realize the benefits of AI today, and into the future, is with a new Windows 11 PC. Building on Windows 11, our most secure version of Windows, we introduced a new category of PCs – the Copilot+ PC. These PCs are the fastest, most intelligent and most secure Windows PCs ever built. With this introduction, we marked a significant milestone in our journey, extending the power of AI from the cloud to your PC, delivering exciting innovation for our customers and the industry. This AI-enabled PC milestone has been met with customer enthusiasm and is expected to continue in 2025. Our collaborative efforts with the biggest names in computing are instrumental in driving this momentum and forward progress, reimagining how we create, produce and reduce our task load. These highly performant and secure Windows 11 PCs have set new benchmarks for speed, intelligence and security, all with incredible battery life that exceeds what is on the market today. In fact, Copilot+ PCs are up to five times faster than the most popular 5-year-old Windows PCs still in use today and top models are up to 58% faster than a MacBook Air with M3².

“Microsoft and Qualcomm Technologies share the same vision of empowering users with powerful, seamless AI experiences, marking a significant step forward in the PC industry. The advancement of Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon® X Series processors set a new standard in performance and security, providing customers with unparalleled experiences and capabilities."

Don McGuire, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Qualcomm Incorporated.

The growth of the new PC category began with the introduction of Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon and, as announced at IFA, expanded to include AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra processors this holiday, offering choice for our customers, and pushing the bounds of what’s possible with performance and battery life. We are excited about the continued innovation in the Copilot+ PC category today and in the coming months. As AI-enabled technology continues to evolve and enhance experiences and productivity, one thing remains constant – the need for a secure and performant Windows 11 PC to fully experience all that AI enables. With an ever-growing set of features now available first in preview for our Windows Insider Community, we are mindful of the responsibility we have to protect our customers and their data. Security is at the heart of everything we do at Microsoft. From the Secured-core PCs, which provide reinforced protection against firmware attacks, to the Pluton security processor, which offers a unique level of chip-to-cloud security, and with Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs are the most secure PCs available today. And they ship with a growing list of security features that are enabled by default, designed to significantly reduce the potential of sophisticated cyber-attacks, protecting your data at all times. Ensuring security from silicon to the cloud, we are committed to providing a seamless and secure experience for all our users.

“At AMD, we’re excited to lead the way in this transformative era of computing, partnering with Microsoft to bring AI to every person, at home and at work. With Windows 11 and the new Copilot+ PC category, we’re delivering unmatched performance, security and responsible AI. Together, we’re empowering customers and partners to achieve more while ensuring the highest standards for privacy, compliance and enterprise security. The future is full of opportunity, and we’re just getting started.”

Jack Huynh, SVP & GM, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD

Move forward with Windows 11

All of the innovation arriving on new Windows 11 PCs is coming at an important time. We recently confirmed that after providing 10 years of updates and support, Windows 10 will reach the end of its lifecycle on Oct. 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive security or feature updates, and our focus is on helping customers stay protected by moving to modern new PCs running Windows 11. Whether the current PC needs a refresh, or it has security vulnerabilities that require the latest hardware-backed protection, now is the time to move forward with a new Windows 11 PC.

“By integrating NVIDIA's advanced GeForce RTX GPU technologies with the power of the Windows 11 platform, we are enhancing graphics, AI capabilities and overall performance. Collaborations like these let us bring the latest technologies and cutting-edge experiences to our customers. We look forward to sharing the next wave of innovations in accelerated computing through the course of CES, starting with today’s keynote."

Jeff Fisher, Senior Vice President of GeForce at NVIDIA

According to IDC, nearly 80% of businesses are planning to refresh their PC portfolio by the end of 2025, and 70% of consumers will refresh their PCs in the next two years³, emphasizing the increasing demand for secure, advanced AI-enabled hardware that Windows 11 PCs provide. And, with new apps added every day, developers are harnessing the power of AI to bring innovative experiences to Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs, such as ChatGPT and our native Copilot app. Windows 11 app experiences will continue to evolve, providing even greater functionality and clear benefits for our customers.

"Intel is excited to partner with Microsoft to continue to advance AI-driven innovation, enhanced security and superior performance into 2025. Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V processors deliver on all these fronts, creating a compelling upgrade for consumers and businesses."

Jim Johnson, Senior Vice President, Interim General Manager, Client Computing Group, Intel

Continued ecosystem innovation

There's no better way to kick off 2025 and the excitement for the Windows 11 PC than at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), starting tomorrow in Las Vegas. Building on the rich portfolio of PCs available today from partners like Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Samsung and Surface, you can expect to see some exciting announcements coming this week at CES, and in the months to come. Alongside our ecosystem partners, we will demonstrate how, together, we are continuing to advance the category and the industry, making AI accessible and more secure to everyone. And, as the world moves with us to Windows 11, we will welcome them with new features, enhanced security, improved functionality, and the familiar Windows experience they know and love. Our silicon partners will deliver increased performance, capability and battery life. Our OEM partners will offer incredible devices with breakthrough features at a price for everyone. And our global retailers will offer incredible selection, value and PC recycling programs to assist you in trading in your old device and selecting a new one. Once you have purchased your new PC, Microsoft provides a one-stop solution to make it easier to transfer your files, themes, apps and settings, ensuring a fast, secure and seamless transition. We believe that Windows 11 is available at a time when the world needs it most – providing advanced AI capabilities and modern security benefits that customers expect in 2025 and beyond, highlighting that the forefront of AI innovation will be realized on Windows. As CES 2025 begins, showcasing the latest innovations in technology, we are excited for the advancements our industry will offer to people around the globe. The momentum and innovation across the Windows ecosystem will make 2025 a new year of possibility for our customers. And we believe that one of the most important pieces of technology people will look to refresh in 2025 isn’t the refrigerator, the television or their mobile phone. It will be their Windows 10 PC, and they will move forward with Windows 11. Learn more about Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs. ¹ Coming soon to our Windows Insider community before rolling out more broadly ²Based on Cinebench 2024 Multi-core benchmark. See aka.ms/cpclaims ³ June 2024 IDC Report Device Refresh Cycles and the Emergence of AI PCs are Forecast to Drive Modest PC Growth in 2024, According to IDC

How to prepare for Windows 10 end of support by moving to Windows 11 today

Yusuf Mehdi — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:00:14 +0000

As we approach the end of support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025¹, we want to ensure you are well-prepared for the transition to Windows 11. This milestone marks an important step in our mission to provide the most modern and secure computing experience possible for everyone whether at work, school, or home, and our commitment to continually improving Windows security as part of Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI). We are incredibly grateful for your loyalty and passion for Windows 10, and we are working hard to make it easy to move to Windows 11. This blog post is intended to help you prepare for Windows 10 end of support by outlining considerations for moving to Windows 11 today. Including:

Benefits of upgrading to Windows 11
Checking if your current Windows 10 PC can upgrade to Windows 11
Resources for purchasing a new Windows 11 PC
Information on the purchase of Extended Security Updates (ESU) for organizations of all sizes as previously announced in April of this year and, for the first time, an ESU option for consumers, available for a one-year option for $30.

Benefits of upgrading to Windows 11

Windows 11 builds upon the strengths and familiarity of Windows, offering you a modern, secure and highly efficient computing experience that meets the current demands for heightened security by default and by design. With integrated and enhanced security features, high customer satisfaction and notable productivity improvements — be it for work, school or play — new Windows 11 PCs are more secure, more productive and higher performing than Windows 10 PCs. And Copilot+ PCs, our fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever, take this capability a step further, embodying the ultimate Windows 11 experience with cutting-edge security measures, optimized performance and innovative AI-powered features that redefine what’s possible on a PC. Windows 11 features include:

Even more secure by default: Modernizing to Windows 11 provides a secure environment with advanced security features like TPM 2.0, virtualization-based security and the vulnerable driver block list enabled by default, as well as Smart App Control which is available on new installations of Windows 11 on any PC. New Windows 11 PCs are more secure, with a reported 62% drop in security incidents and 3x reported reduction in firmware attacks.⁴ At a premium price, Copilot+ PCs deliver even more protection, including memory-based integrity, Secured-core PC capabilities, Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security and the built-in Microsoft Pluton Security processor.
Trusted Windows experience: Windows 11 maintains a familiar user experience from Windows 10, with a consistent layout and functionality, while introducing a more modern and streamlined UI design. Key elements like the Start menu and taskbar have been updated for a cleaner look, but the overall navigation and usability remain intuitive and user-friendly, like Windows 10.
Optimized for speed and efficiency: Enhanced response time when in sleep mode, faster web browsing, intuitive navigation and improved, updated fundamentals all contribute to better performance on Windows 11. Leveraging the performance of Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs offer even more power and efficiency, and lightning speed when performing AI-powered productivity and creativity tasks. In fact, Copilot+ PCs are up to 5x faster than the most popular five-year old Windows PCs.³
Better multitasking: Features like Snap Layouts and Multiple desktops help you stay organized and productive. With Snap Layouts, you can organize your open windows and optimize your screen space, making multitasking easier and more efficient. Multiple desktops are great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized — or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting.
Built-in accessibility features: Windows 11 is the most inclusively designed and most accessible version of Windows yet. Windows 11 includes a host of accessibility improvements designed for and with people with disabilities: calmer, more appealing sound schemes; beautiful new contrast themes and closed caption customizations; and, a more responsive and flexible experience for working with assistive technologies.
Designed with energy efficiency in mind: Featuring energy saver capabilities and carbon-aware Windows Updates.
Copilot, your AI companion: With Copilot, you can get straightforward answers, learn, grow and gain confidence. Copilot breaks down complex concepts and helps you make sense of it all. Easily accessible right from the Windows taskbar or the Copilot key on new Windows 11 PCs.

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Modern security starts with hardware

Starting Oct. 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates. As security threats evolve and adapt, so must our operating systems and hardware. Because of this, we designed Windows 11 to be the most secure version of Windows ever — by default and design — to help you stay ahead of those risks. Advanced security features include hardware-based protection through TPM 2.0, enhanced authentication methods and virtualization-based security fully enabled by default. Windows 11 also includes phishing protection, offering robust defense mechanisms, and provides an extra layer of security against common and persistent cyberattacks, like attempts to compromise login credentials or install malware. [caption id="attachment_179179" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Smart App Control in Windows 11[/caption] Notable Windows 11 security benefits include:

Microsoft Pluton security processor: Designed by Microsoft and our silicon partners, Pluton is embedded in the PC’s processor, enhancing many Windows 11 and all Copilot+ PCs with protection for user identity, data and apps accompanied by reliable updates from Microsoft distributed with safe deployment best practices.
Hardware and software integration: Features like secure boot, virtualization-based security, memory integrity, Secured-core PC, the vulnerable driver block list, Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) defaults contribute to the additional security as compared with Windows 10 devices.
A safer app experience: Smart App Control in Windows 11 enhances security by automatically blocking untrusted or potentially harmful applications, ensuring a safer and more reliable computing experience. This proactive feature helps protect you from malware and other threats without compromising performance.
Windows Hello extended to protect passkeys: Passkeys are another secure step towards eliminating passwords entirely, making it much harder for hackers to exploit stolen passwords through phishing attacks.

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Moving to Windows 11 is simple, here’s how

We've created a straightforward and secure migration process to Windows 11, beginning with checking whether your current Windows 10 PC can upgrade to Windows 11 or if a new, more secure PC is necessary. Check if your PC can be upgraded to Windows 11

Check if your Windows 10 PC is eligible to upgrade for free to Windows 11 by selecting the Start button, then going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
To take advantage of the enhanced security Windows 11 provides, some customers may need a new PC. You can learn more about Windows 11 system requirements.
Windows 10 PCs will receive new in-product notifications to educate you about Windows 10 End of Support coming in October 2025. You will be able to learn more about options available and actions you can take to prepare for the move to Windows 11.

If you determine you need a new Windows 11 PC, there are tools available to help you prepare for your next device:

Reduce downtime and ensure that your personal files, settings and applications are securely moved from Windows 10 to Windows 11 exactly as you had them saved with Windows Backup. Learn more.
OneDrive enables offline file access and the ability to work with synced files in File Explorer, automatically updating once you're online again. For Microsoft 365 customers, File Explorer also has significant improvements like Tabs, along with new improved views like an home page powered by the Microsoft graph for quick file access (e.g. recommendations (AAD only)), favorites and enriched Microsoft 365 file activity. You can also use the new and modern Gallery view to access your pictures, camera roll and other images like screenshots. Learn more.

Purchasing a new Windows 11 PC If you find your current Windows 10 PC is ineligible to upgrade to Windows 11, we have a broad array of choices in new PCs you can purchase. With new Copilot+ PCs and continued innovation on Windows 11 at every price, we invite you to see what’s new from top brands like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Surface and more. Finding the right Windows 11 PC for you is easy with Help me Choose, a simple tool to help you find the right new PC for you. When you are ready to purchase a new Windows 11 PC, we encourage you to leverage trade-in⁵ and recycling⁶ programs available at many of our Windows ecosystem partners including, OEMs such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and global retailers like Best Buy, Boulanger, Costco, Currys, Elkjøp, Fnac, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, MediaMarkt & SATURN, officeworks, Sharaf DG and Walmart. Our business customers have access to programs available through resellers such as Bechtle, CDW, ComputaCenter, Connection, SHI and more. In addition, you can find your nearest Microsoft recycling program here.

Accelerate business success with Windows 11

For organizations of every size, Windows 11 is built for game-changing AI, faster performance and layers of security enabled by default – with a 250% return on investment². Designed to support any work environment and every employee, offering features that enhance multitasking and facilitate 50% faster workflows than Windows 10⁴. It also introduces a multitude of new management controls, making it easier for organizations to move away from older systems, like Group Policy as well as new tools and policies to enable more secure corporate environments reducing the number of IT helpdesk tickets⁷. Features like Windows Autopilot for device setup, Intune for device management with Config Refresh, and Windows Hello for Business and other MFA authentication methods supported by Entra ID are available to our commercial customers. We invite our commercial customers to join us in-person in Chicago or remotely on Nov. 19 at Ignite to learn even more about how Windows is empowering organization of all sizes.

Moving to Windows 11 is simple for organizations too

As we approach the end of support for Windows 10, we want to ensure organizations experience an easy and seamless transition to Windows 11. With 99.7% compatibility with Windows 10 apps⁸ the move is familiar to IT using the same tools and processes you use today which means organizations have been deploying Windows 11 25% faster². A range of tools are available and designed to support this upgrade, ensuring minimal disruption to their operations and maximizing the benefits of Windows 11.

Microsoft offers App Assure, a service to help with any Windows 11 software or browser application compatibility issue that you may discover. We’ll assist in remediating custom apps, ISV applications or Microsoft products; learn more at https://aka.ms/appassure.
The Windows Pro PC Help me Choose tool can guide organizations to find the best Windows 11 computers.
The new Forrester EOS calculator can help build a business case and prepare for the transition by estimating the potential costs and savings associated with upgrading your organization to Windows 11, allowing ITDMs to make informed decisions about their upgrade timelines.
The Windows 11 Security Book is an essential resource that provides a detailed exploration of the security enhancements that make Windows 11 our most secure OS, and offers insights into how businesses can protect their organizations effectively.
To help our SMB customers migrate to Windows 11, we have created an assessment tool to communicate the steps they need to take to mitigate the risks of Windows 10 End of Support as well as resources to help.
Education customers can use the tools summarized above, and we are excited to support our students and teachers on Windows 11 with easy-to-use, secure and accessible tools in Windows 11, enabling educators to personalize learning for all students. Learn more about the options available.

Extended security updates for individuals and organizations of all sizes

We understand that some of you may require additional time while moving to a new Windows 11 PC or Copilot+ PC. During this period, you may wish to take steps to help secure your existing PC. As previously announced, we will offer our Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Enrolled PCs will continue to receive Critical and Important security updates for Windows 10; however, new features, bug fixes and technical support will no longer be available from Microsoft.

And for the first time ever, we’re introducing an ESU program for personal use as well. The ESU program for consumers will be a one-year option available for $30. Program enrollment will be available closer to the end of support in 2025.
Learn more about the Commercial ESU option.
Learn more about the option for our Education customers.
Microsoft will also continue to provide Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus through at least October 2028.

Moving to a modern computing experience with confidence

We are committed to protecting you and your PC with the most advanced security possible. With Windows 11 we took a significant step forward across silicon, hardware and software to significantly raise the security, performance and productivity of Windows PCs. With the Windows 10 End of Support moment, now is the time to move to Windows 11 with confidence. We understand change is never easy, but we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. Thank you for your passion and loyalty for Windows. Learn more about Windows 10 End of Support. ¹Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) and Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases are subject to different lifecycle support policies. Check out the Microsoft lifecycle website for more information. ²Microsoft-commissioned study delivered by Forrester Consulting: “The Total Economic Impact™ of Windows 11 Pro Devices”, December 2022. Note, quantified benefits reflect results over three years combined into a single composite organization that generates $1 billion in annual revenue, has 2,000 employees, refreshes hardware on a four-year cycle and migrates the entirety of its workforce to Windows 11 devices. ³Windows Copilot+ PC Performance Claims – May 2024 - Copilot+ PC performance details | Microsoft Learn. ⁴ Windows 11 Survey Report. Techaisle LLC, September 2024. Commissioned by Microsoft. Windows 11 results are in comparison with Windows 10 devices. ⁵Trade-in available only through the Microsoft Store in the U.S. See site for details. ⁶Available in select countries only. See site for details. ⁷Microsoft-commissioned study: “Improve your day-to-day experience with Windows 11 Pro laptops,” Principled Technologies, February 2023. ⁸Microsoft App Assure program data from October 2018 to February 2022.

Microsoft Copilot improvements for Windows 11

Yusuf Mehdi — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:03 +0000

Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion. As we continue to innovate with Windows, we’re delighted to introduce some useful new features to our Copilot Preview¹ for Windows 11. These new capabilities build on the introduction of the Copilot Key on new Windows 11 PC keyboards², updates to the Copilot icon on the taskbar, and the ability to dock, undock and resize the Copilot pane. Starting today, we introduce plugins from your favorite apps like OpenTable, Shopify and Kayak, as well as new skills to simplify your tasks and use of Windows. We can’t wait for you to try these. In addition to the new features in Copilot, over the next month, we are bringing even more value to Windows 11. We are adding new AI editing capabilities in Photos designed to make creating simpler, enabling easier video editing with the preview of Clipchamp silence removal, and launching improvements to features like Snap, Widgets and Inking, making it even easier to get things done. For our commercial customers, we are also making it even easier to securely manage updates across your organization.

Copilot in Windows 11

New plugins

With Copilot in Windows, you can now use plugins for easy access to some of your favorite applications. Need to make a dinner reservation with friends? Ask Copilot and OpenTable to handle it. Change your mind and want to stay in? Simply prompt Copilot with “Create a healthy dinner party menu for 8” and watch your options unfold. Not happy with the salad suggested? Ask Copilot to swap it for a vegetable and when you’re ready to shop, Instacart is right there for you, all within Copilot in Windows. Over the next month, we will be adding new ways to connect and get things done from partners like Shopify, Klarna and Kayak, in addition to what OpenTable and Instacart and a growing list of other Copilot in Windows plugins can do.

New skills

Sometimes we all need a little help in getting things done, including adjusting our PC settings, quickly accessing the tools and information to make learning and doing easier, and finding the fastest access to help, all at our fingertips. Beginning in late March, you will see the following new skills enabled within your Copilot in Windows experience. To use these skills, simply type in a prompt to Copilot in Windows. For example, type “enable battery saver” or “turn off battery saver” and Copilot will take the appropriate action and confirm completion.

Settings:
- Turn on/off battery saver
- Show device information
- Show system information
- Show battery information
- Open storage page
Accessibility:
- Launch live captions
- Launch narrator
- Launch screen magnifier
- Open voice access page
- Open text size page
- Open contrast themes page
- Launch voice input
Device information:
- Show available Wi-Fi network
- Display IP address
- Show available storage space
- Empty recycle bin

New creativity app updates

Building on the success of our AI-enhanced Inbox apps, today we begin rolling out two exciting updates designed to make creating simpler. Generative Erase: When using the Photos app, you can now select and remove unwanted objects or imperfections from your images using the new Generative Erase feature. Snapped the ideal sunset photo but want to remove the airplane flying above? Generative Erase in Photos can do just that. Clipchamp silence removal preview: Gaps in conversation are natural in real life, but awkward in a video. With the addition of Clipchamp silence removal, removing those gaps in the audio track is easy. The preview of silence removal in Clipchamp starts to become available today.

Accessible by default

Voice Shortcuts: Save your voice and finish tasks faster with new Voice Shortcuts. You can now create custom commands to quickly accomplish what you’re trying to do using just a single phrase. From pasting text and media, pressing keyboard keys or mouse clicks, to opening folders, files, apps or URLs, Voice Shortcuts are there to help. Multi-Display: To make navigating a multiple monitor setup even easier, you can now use voice commands across connected screens, making it easier than ever to navigate between displays or move files and apps.

More to love on Windows 11

Windows 11 and your Android platform phone

Your Windows 11 PC and Android phone connection just got better. Soon you will be able to access recent photos on your PC or use your phone as a webcam on all video conferencing apps, making your Android device a productivity partner to your Windows 11 PC. Intelligent Snap suggestions: Make the most of your screen real estate with new personalized layout suggestions. Snap suggestions help you quickly organize open apps based on how you use them, making it even easier to get things done. Widgets: Many of us experience information overload from time to time, but still need to stay up to date on the information we care about most. Now with the new Widgets board experience, you are able to create a focused board and organize your Widgets into distinct categories – whether for work or play. If you’re looking to catch up on current events, you’ll find the familiar experience currently available through your feed located right in the discovery dashboard. Windows Ink: Windows Ink enables natural writing on pen-capable PCs. With this update, we are expanding the number of apps and languages available to Windows Ink to include your favorites like Photos, Paint, WhatsApp and Messenger, all offering greater flexibility for where you ink or type. Share content to more third-party apps: Need to share your favorite vacation photo with a friend on Snapchat? Windows 11 has expanded the file sharing options to include additional apps like WhatsApp, Snapchat and Instagram, with more apps like Facebook Messenger coming soon.

A unified management solution for our enterprise customers

For our enterprise customers, we are simplifying the update management solution by unifying the Windows Update for Business deployment service with Autopatch into a single update management solution. Windows Autopatch will now become the unifying Windows update management solution, providing a single way in which organizations can manage updates while maintaining the highest level of control. Windows Autopatch provides the update solution for Windows PCs, Microsoft 365 applications, Microsoft Edge and Teams, and will now leverage AI to program the necessary updates and reduce the impact on team productivity. Learn more about what’s new in Autopatch.

How to take advantage of these new and improved features

Many of these new experiences will start to become available today, via Windows Update and new apps available via Microsoft Store updates. Windows 11 devices will get new functionality at different times, as we will be gradually rolling out some of these new features over the coming weeks initially via controlled feature rollout (CFR) to consumers. Consumers with eligible devices running Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, who are interested in experiencing these new enhancements now can choose to do so by going to Settings > Windows Update and turning on “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” and then selecting “Check for updates.” We anticipate broad availability for most new features by the April 2024 security update release for all eligible devices. Most of these new Windows 11 features will be enabled by default in the March 2024 optional non-security preview release for all editions of Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2. IT admins who want to get the new Windows 11 features can use the enable and control optional updates policy to enable optional updates for their managed devices. As is our normal practice, we will closely monitor the rollout of these new Windows 11 features and continue to share timely information on the status of the rollout and known issues (open and resolved) via the Windows release health dashboard and @WindowsUpdate. Please continue to tell us about your experience by providing comments or suggestions via Feedback Hub. For a full list of features available via Windows Update, learn more here. Ready to upgrade to a new Windows 11 PC? Find the PC that’s right for you. ¹ Copilot in Windows (in preview) is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time. Learn more. ² When Copilot for Windows is not available or enabled on the device, pressing the Copilot key will launch Windows Search. The Copilot key will be available on many new Windows 11 PCs starting in early 2024.

Introducing a new Copilot key to kick off the year of AI-powered Windows PCs

Yusuf Mehdi — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:01:05 +0000

Today, we are excited to take the next significant step forward and introduce a new Copilot key to Windows 11 PCs. In this new year, we will be ushering in a significant shift toward a more personal and intelligent computing future where AI will be seamlessly woven into Windows from the system, to the silicon, to the hardware. This will not only simplify people’s computing experience but also amplify it, making 2024 the year of the AI PC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1R08Qx6Fvs The platform shift driven by AI innovation continues to grow rapidly and powerfully, fundamentally changing the way we use technology across work and life. At Microsoft, we are committed to empowering people and organizations to adapt and thrive in this new age of AI. Over the last year, we have been at the forefront of this shift, innovating and improving our product experiences with Copilot, your everyday AI companion, at the center. From reinventing the way people search with Copilot in Bing, and unlocking productivity with Copilot for Microsoft 365, to reimagining how people get things done on the PC with Copilot in Windows, we’ve listened to feedback and doubled down to create an experience that helps people every day. We’re also seeing incredible momentum from our silicon partners AMD, Intel and Qualcomm, all of whom have introduced their latest silicon innovations to the world that unlock new AI experiences on the Windows PC. Together, we’re putting new system architectures in place to power new Windows AI experiences bringing together the GPU, CPU, NPU and the cloud. We are energized by the stories that have been shared on how Copilot has inspired and empowered people across the last year – and we know our work is never done in our relentless pursuit to continue to innovate on behalf of our customers. The introduction of the Copilot key marks the first significant change to the Windows PC keyboard in nearly three decades. We believe it will empower people to participate in the AI transformation more easily. The Copilot key joins the Windows key as a core part of the PC keyboard and when pressed, the new key will invoke the Copilot in Windows experience to make it seamless to engage Copilot in your day to day*. Nearly 30 years ago, we introduced the Windows key to the PC keyboard that enabled people all over the world to interact with Windows. We see this as another transformative moment in our journey with Windows where Copilot will be the entry point into the world of AI on the PC. Over the coming days leading up to and at CES, you will start to see the Copilot key on many of the new Windows 11 PCs from our ecosystem partners, with availability beginning later this month through Spring, including on upcoming Surface devices. We are excited to take the next step on our journey. There’s never been a better time to get started with Copilot today, whether it’s turning your ideas into songs, creating beautiful images and polished drafts to adjusting your PC settings, Copilot is your everyday AI companion for work and life. To learn more visit this link. As we embark on this new year, we are filled with optimism and excitement. We will continue to build Windows to be the destination for the best AI experiences. This will require an operating system that blurs the lines between local and cloud processing. The year ahead promises to be nothing short of extraordinary! Disclaimer: * Timing of Copilot feature delivery and availability varies by market and device. Requires Microsoft account to log in. When Copilot for Windows is not available or enabled on the device, pressing the Copilot key will launch Windows Search. Editor’s note – Jan. 4, 2023 – The blog was updated to share the latest timing of availability.

The most personal Windows 11 experience begins rolling out today

Yusuf Mehdi — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:00:06 +0000

Just last week, we announced exciting innovation coming not just on Windows, but across Surface, Microsoft 365, Bing and the new Microsoft Copilot. Starting today, there is even more product innovation available for our customers in the September Windows update. Ready to upgrade or buy a new PC but not sure how to make the shift quickly and easily? Windows Backup is there to support you every step of the way. In a hurry to make a healthy meal plan for the week and finding the time to do so is challenging? Copilot in Windows can make building the plan and creating the shopping list a breeze. Want to unleash your inner creative and brand that side hustle you’ve been thinking about? Powerful creator tools make it easier and faster to bring your ideas to life. And there’s more. We’re expanding our voice access capabilities and bringing natural voices to Narrator ensuring Windows is accessible by default, and we’re making it even easier to stay secure with features like Passkey adoption and enhanced security features for IT pros and the businesses they protect.

Personalized AI experiences from Windows

We spend a lot of time on our PCs, and time is valuable. That’s why Windows is on a mission to make the things you do every day easier, faster and effortless with new features like Copilot in Windows.

Introducing Copilot in Windows – the intelligent assistant at your fingertips

We’re harnessing the power of AI to assist you in work, creation and play with the preview of Copilot in Windows¹. Designed to accelerate your tasks, reduce friction and save you time, it can also provide you with personalized answers, inspiration and task assistance. Whether you need help with summarizing a web page, composing an email to your daughter’s new teacher, changing your settings to dark mode or generating an image for that unique idea in your head, Copilot in Windows can assist you. Need to enable Bluetooth or connect a new pair of headphones? Copilot can help. Not sure of the best way to capture a screenshot? Ask Copilot to do it for you. Copilot in Windows can change the way you use your PC and inspire you to try new things that you may not have thought of before. It is where productivity and creativity meet. To get started, look for the Copilot icon on the taskbar or simply press WIN + C to launch Copilot in Windows using the same Microsoft account (MSA) or Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) account that you use to sign in on Windows.

Unleash your creativity with AI-enhanced tools in Paint

We’re excited to announce that we are updating our most popular inbox apps like Paint, Snipping Tool, Photos and more with AI capabilities optimized for digital creation. To enhance your work with even greater creativity, we’re bringing layers and intuitive background removal to Paint. But that’s not all: the Paint Cocreator preview² will become available to Windows Insiders starting today with general availability for all customers in the coming weeks. Cocreator unleashes your creativity by simply inputting a text prompt, selecting a style and generating a unique image. You can then use the array of other tools in Paint to further refine your creation, whether it’s adding layers or drawing on top. To access these enhancements, simply search for “Paint” in your search box or app list, and you’re ready to create, design and express yourself like never before.

Save time and produce your video with less effort using Microsoft Clipchamp

When it comes to storytelling with video, editing matters just as much as the scenes themselves. Microsoft Clipchamp can help you make it all come together with enhanced AI tools like Auto Compose. This new feature built into Clipchamp will help you get a head start on editing with just a few simple questions on the type of video you are developing. From there, Clipchamp will provide recommended scenes, edits and a narrative for you – all based on your input and creative assets and a few simple clicks. When your work is complete, easily save it to OneDrive or Google Drive, send to your social channels like Tik Tok, Instagram and LinkedIn, or upload to YouTube. To get started, just search for the Clipchamp app right from Search on your Taskbar.

Snipping Tool gets an AI upgrade

Earlier this year, we announced the addition of screen recording capabilities in Snipping Tool. Now, along with recording visuals from your screen, you can also capture sound using audio and mic support, all within Snipping Tool. Need to record a tutorial on YouTube or record an online class? Snipping tool now makes it easier than ever to get it done. To utilize the screen recorder feature, simply press Win + Shift + R or Print Screen. To help further streamline your workflow with Snipping Tool, we are introducing two new text actions – text extraction and redaction. Whether you need to extract specific content from an online article, a video call or any other source, you can effortlessly scan and copy text directly into other documents using text extraction. Using the copied text, you can perform web searches or easily incorporate it into your Word documents and PowerPoint presentations. Moreover, protecting your privacy and sensitive information is paramount and with text redaction, we help you take that extra step to secure your confidential information. You can completely black out any text you don’t want to show – such as an email address within your screenshots or a category of information. Quick redaction makes maintaining privacy faster without any manual effort on your part. To get started, navigate to the ”text actions” mode after snipping your screen.

Find and edit your favorite photo memories with ease

We’ve added new functionality to our Photos app to make finding, sharing and editing photos easier. Today, we are launching background blur and enhanced search capabilities within the Photos app. Looking for that favorite set of photos from a trip but can’t quite remember where you placed them? Enhanced search capabilities make finding specific photos saved in OneDrive³ easier than ever. Now, with our enhanced search capabilities, finding specific images in the Photos app, especially those backed up in OneDrive, is easier. Simply type in keywords and objects you remember from the image to quickly locate the photos and memories you’re seeking. Whether you’re searching by objects, locations or dates, the Photos app streamlines the process, presenting you with relevant photos in an instant. Need to make a few edits to the photo background? Background blur offers you a way to effortlessly enhance image resolution and achieve stylish blur effects. And, when you are ready to share, the new slideshow feature offers you an easy way to relive those memories and share with your friends and family.

Windows Backup

It’s never been easier to move to your next PC

We know that when you buy a new PC you want to spend your time using the device, not setting it up. That’s why we’re making moving your important details to your new Windows 11 PC easier than ever before with Windows Backup. Using Windows Backup, you can select your preferred backup options across most files, apps, settings and credentials⁴. When you move to a new Windows 11 PC, you’ll have the option to restore content from any of your backed up PCs, directly from the cloud, by logging in using your Microsoft account⁶. Windows Backup will make sure that everything is where you left it on your old PC⁵ – just how you like it. And, if you need more than 5 GB of free cloud storage, it’s easy to increase with an upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription⁷. For even greater set-up simplicity, sign into Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account where you can opt to sync your browsing history, favorite websites, passwords and other browser data to make moving from one device to the next seamless.

Accessible by default

Voice access expansion

Tools like Voice access have made it possible to set up and navigate your PC easily using your preferred inputs, like voice, and based on your needs. Starting today, Voice access works in more places⁸, including during log-in so you can get started with voice from step one. You can now dictate complex and non-standard words through the new spelling experience, and the corrections functionality will fix words that were recognized incorrectly. To activate, search for Voice access in your app list to start setting up.

Natural languages in Narrator

Last year, we introduced three new voices⁸ to make listening more natural and enjoyable when using Narrator. Now, we are expanding to support even more languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English (U.K., India). To start using Narrator, press Win + Ctrl + Enter.

Easier than ever to stay secure

Windows 11 offers an unprecedented range of security benefits to protect your information and your PC to keep it secure. And we are investing in even more new experiences like Passkeys, Smart App Control and Adaptive Dimming, all designed to make it easier to stay protected.

You only need to smile to sign in – replace passwords with passkeys

With the integration of Passkeys, Windows 11, with Windows Hello, will make it even more difficult for hackers to steal your passwords. Passkeys are the cross-platform future of secure sign-in management and eliminate the need for passwords. A passkey creates a unique, unguessable credential and allows you to sign in using your face, fingerprint or device PIN. Passkeys on Windows 11 will work on multiple browsers including Edge, Chrome, Firefox and others. Learn more about Passkeys and how to develop yours.

Presence sensing improvements to increase security and reduce energy use

Reducing energy usage is becoming increasingly more important and today, we are announcing another way to conserve energy with Adaptive Dimming. If your PC presence sensor detects you are no longer paying attention, it will slowly dim your screen and save energy. This can also serve as an alert to refocus, keeping you in the flow. Wake on Approach, Lock on Leave, and Adaptive Dimming are all powered by presence sensors and starting today, if your PC has this sensor, you can enable these important features all within your startup experience or in Settings. This means you have control over these features – both turning them on or off and the information collected. This functionality will also extend to external monitors if offered by the manufacturer. The security feature updates don’t stop there. We know that our business customers expect a secure PC environment for their employees and today we are rolling out additional features to add that extra layer of protection.

Windows Hello for Business can eliminate the need for passwords

Windows Hello for Business can protect user identities by removing the need to use passwords from day one. Your IT manager can now set a policy for Microsoft Entra ID-joined PCs to remove the password requirement when accessing secured company resources. Once the policy is set, it will remove passwords both for device unlock as well as in-session authentication scenarios. Users are expected to navigate through their core authentication scenarios using strong, phish-resistant credentials like Windows Hello for Business and FIDO2 security keys.

Empowering IT professionals with Config Refresh

We know mistakes happen and teams can change important settings or tamper with the registry settings that IT wants to reset. Config Refresh is designed to allow settings in the PolicyCSP on a Windows 11 device to be reset every 90 minutes by default, or every 30 minutes if desired. And, in situations where helpdesk may need to reconfigure a PC while troubleshooting, Config Refresh can also be “paused” for a period of time, after which it will be re-enabled. Starting today, Config Refresh is available to our Windows Insiders and coming soon to all customers.

Securing applications with Intune

Another feature designed to help with malicious apps is Intune with App Control for Business (formerly Windows Defender Application Control). Many organizations cite application control as one of the most effective means of defending against executable file-based malware and with this feature, apps must earn trust before running in order to enable a more secure PC environment for employees. Customers using Microsoft Intune (sold separately) to manage their PCs are now able to configure App Control for Business in the admin console, including setting up Intune as a managed installer.

Commercial productivity

Windows 365 Boot streamlines access to your Windows 365 Cloud PC

As an industry-leading solution, Windows 365 empowers a more flexible workforce with a fully managed solution that securely streams your Windows experience — including your personalized apps, content and settings — from the Microsoft Cloud to any device on a Windows 365 Cloud PC. In May we announced the preview of Windows 365 Boot, and today it becomes generally available. Windows 365 Boot lets employees log directly into their Windows 365 Cloud PC and designate it as the primary Windows experience on their device. This means that when they power on their device, Windows 365 Boot takes them to their Windows 11 login experience and directly into their Cloud PC with no additional steps in-between, saving them time and keeping them secure.

Seamlessly switch between your PC and Cloud PC

Whether your employees are full-time, contractors, shift workers or seasonal staff, Windows 365 Switch provides the flexibility to transition between their Cloud PC and local desktop. With a familiar swipe gesture, shortcut keys or a simple mouse click on the taskbar, it is easier than ever for employees to securely access their personalized apps, content, data and settings on whichever device they choose to work from. Windows 365 maintains secure access and data policy controls between personal and corporate environments, which is great for organizations looking to enable Bring-Your-Own-PC scenarios, onboard employees within minutes, reduce management and security headaches, and ensure your workforce is always up and running.

Mobile Application Management (MAM) for Windows

In addition to employees switching between their local and cloud PCs, we know that there are also times when organizations want to empower employees with access to company information on a personal PC, all while balancing their security needs. Whether an employee needs to borrow a family member’s computer to quickly make some edits to a Word doc or write out an email that would be time consuming on their phone, Mobile Application Management for Windows makes this possible. Employees can now access organizational resources through Microsoft Edge from an unmanaged device, all while giving IT the ability to control the conditions under which the resources can be accessed.

AI-powered recommendation in File Explorer and Start

We are bringing AI-powered recommendations to File Explorer and the Start menu for our business customers running Windows PCs in their organization. These recommendations are designed to help you quickly and easily find the most relevant files for you based on your usage.

Introducing Instant Games in the Microsoft Store on Windows

With customers and developers at the heart of everything we do, we are pleased to introduce experiences, features and tools that make it easier to explore and access content even faster in the Microsoft Store on Windows. Starting today in preview, users can take advantage of Instant Games, a new experience that allows you to jump in and instantly play your favorite casual game directly from the Microsoft Store on Windows without the need to download and install on your Windows device. We’ve partnered with game publishers to be able to bring this experience to our collection of casual games. Find out how developers can participate. Coming this month, through the Microsoft Store on Windows, users will also have the option to select specific drives and locations for game installations, keeping their library organized just the way they prefer. We’ve also made it even easier for users to explore Game Pass subscriptions and discover the latest games and offers with a new page in the Microsoft Store on Windows. To extend the experiences that users have grown to love, we are redesigning collections, enabling performance improvements and providing richer search engine results on the Apps webpage in the Microsoft Store, offering users new ways to discover more content on their Windows device.

More experiences to love

Windows is committed to bringing new innovation to the experiences you already know and love, and there is even more coming.

The new Outlook on Windows – available for free on any Windows device
A new Settings home tab, where you can manage all of your Microsoft account services, storage and recommended settings – all in one place
Auto Color Management for improved color accuracy and better gradients
Improvements to the volume mixer in Quick Settings allowing customization of audio on a per-app basis
Dynamic Lighting – now generally available
For our developers, we are announcing the general availability of tools recently announced at Build ’23.
- Dev home – a productivity companion for developers on Windows, and Dev Drive, a new storage volume delivering performance and security for developer workloads
- WinGet configuration – delivering fast and reliable machine setup
- New experimental features in Windows Subsystem for Linux such as Auto Memory reclaim, Disk space reclaim and new networking modes.

Ready to move to Windows 11 or purchase a new PC?

Learn more about the latest devices from Surface and our incredible OEM partners. Acer: Acer’s Swift Edge 16 features a thin and light design equipped with hardware to enable current AI experiences. The AI-powered capabilities of select AMD Ryzen 70040U Series processors help free up your processor to perform other workloads and keep your system running fast. AI-enabled noise reduction and Windows Studio Effects can also help you look and sound your best. ASUS: With the ROG Zephyrus G14, announced earlier this year, you can create customizable animations on the lid, thanks to the AniMe Matrix display. With NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs inside, speed ups are extensive. You’ll see an increase in frame rates in games and faster rendering in creative apps. AI features complete tasks faster, while videos encode and export faster. AI also enables two-way noise cancellation, making streams, chats and recordings clearer than ever. Dell: The Dell Latitude 9440 is a powerful work companion. The 2-in-1 features 13th Gen Intel Core processors built on the Intel vPro Platform, memory options up to 32 GB and new mini-LED backlit keyboard technology. Made with recycled and machined aluminum, this laptop looks sleek, whether you’re using it in tent, stand or tablet mode. HP: With either the latest processors from AMD or Intel, the HP Pavilion Plus 14 is a sustainably made laptop that will power you through your day. The 5MP camera, with noise reduction technology, enables you to log in fast via Windows Hello. On select AMD versions, AMD Ryzen AI – a dedicated AI engine built into AMD’s processor – unlocks the video conferencing features of Windows Studio Effects. Lenovo: Lenovo’s Legion Pro 7i is a powerhouse gaming laptop with plenty of AI-enabled features, thanks to NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs and AI technology from Lenovo. Experience higher FPS and AI-tuned cooling features, which help keep you competing at your best. This laptop comes with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so you can access over 100 high-quality games, with new games added all the time. Samsung: The Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 from Samsung is a power-packed laptop with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with 1TB built-in storage and up to 2TB expandable storage via a microSD card, enabling smooth performance and plenty of space. This laptop, and other laptops running Windows 11, enable seamless phone-to-PC connectivity. With Phone Link, send and receive text messages, get notifications and make phone calls from your PC.

How to take advantage of the new innovation

We are committed to delivering continuous innovation to Windows 11 with the goal of providing you with the best experiences year-round. Today, Copilot in Windows and many of the new features such as Windows Backup¹, voice access for log in and effortless text corrections, and Passkey secure sign in to replace passwords for apps and websites will start to become available. Windows 11 devices will get new functionality at different times, as we gradually roll out some of these new features over the coming weeks initially using our controlled feature rollout (CFR). Eligible devices running Windows 11, version 22H2, have the option to enable access now by opening Settings (Settings > Windows Update) and turning on ”Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available.” We anticipate broad availability of most new features by the November 2023 security update release for all devices⁹. If you haven’t moved to Windows 11 yet, now is the time. Just use Windows Backup, then select a great device that suits your needs best. The home to new Copilot experiences from Microsoft is a Windows 11 PC. //////// Screens simulated, subject to change, feature availability and rollout timing may vary. ¹Copilot in Windows will start to release in preview to select global markets as part of our latest update to Windows 11. The initial markets for the Copilot in Windows preview include North America and parts of Asia and South America. It is our intention to add additional markets over time. ²Requires Microsoft account. Additional subscription may be required. Timing of feature delivery varies by device. Feature availability may vary by market. Available at launch in the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, Australia, U.K. and Italy. English inputs only for now. 50 credits available for initial use of Paint Cocreator. One credit applied per use. Credit system subject to change once preview is complete. ³Available for photos stored in OneDrive (home or personal) accounts. ⁴ Windows can back up most files, settings and apps from PCs running Windows 10 and higher. Restore is available on Window 11, version 22H2 and higher. Geographic restrictions may apply. Backup is available for Microsoft Accounts from any supported device running Windows 10 or higher. Restore is available on devices running Windows 11 22H2 or higher when connected to a network during new device setup. Backup and Restore are available globally with the exception of mainland China. ⁵When you open apps for the first time on your new Windows 11 PC, some will reinstall when you first open them. Other apps may require you to reinstall them manually from the original app provider. ⁶Using Windows Backup to restore to a Windows 11 PC requires you to sign in during initial device setup with the same Microsoft account you used for Windows 10 PC backup. ⁷Requires Microsoft account. Up to 5GB of Microsoft Storage is included. Data transfers exceeding 5GB require an active Microsoft subscription or trial. ⁸Hardware dependent. Requires Windows PC with microphone capability. ⁹Timing of feature delivery varies by device. Feature availability may vary by market. Editor's note – Sept. 26, 2023 – The section above about the Paint Cocreator preview was edited to indicate Windows Insiders will begin to receive the new feature starting tomorrow. Also, the second footnote above was updated to correct the number of credits available for initial use of Paint Cocreator.

Microsoft and Samsung expand partnership, empowering you across work and play

Yusuf Mehdi — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:00:58 +0000

Today, we are excited to share the latest innovations in our partnership with Samsung, bringing together Samsung’s new devices for productivity with the best apps and services across Microsoft 365, Windows 10 and Xbox to help you across work and play. We know technology is more important today than ever before. While life has changed for everyone, some important things remain the same. People need to connect. They need to work. They need to play and enjoy life. Together, Microsoft and Samsung are addressing these needs, creating experiences and devices that are easier to use than ever before while providing greater flexibility and access to the tools you need from any place at any time. Since we announced our long-term partnership last year, we have been working closely to co-engineer experiences that help you move seamlessly between your devices and your life. Today, we share new integrations that will make this even easier. Seamless connection between PC and Phone We all rely on a variety of devices everyday across our work and personal lives, which often leads to disconnected experiences. A phone buzzing while you are in your work flow on your PC is the last thing you need, especially with the constant stream of interruptions we are facing while trying to work in new conditions. Microsoft’s Your Phone app and Link to Windows integration on select Samsung devices, enables you to stay in the flow by allowing you to take calls, check notifications, see photos and messages, all from your Windows 10 PC. Now, on your Samsung Galaxy Note20, you can access and interact with your favorite mobile apps directly on your Windows 10 PC through the Your Phone app [1]. When you launch an app, it opens in a separate window, allowing you to multi-task and saving you the time and hassle of sign-in or set up. You can also pin your phone’s Android apps to your Windows 10 taskbar or Start menu for quick and easy access, making things like checking out your social feed or ordering your lunch while you wrap up a conference call even easier, without ever picking up your phone. Samsung Galaxy Note20 users can now access a single mobile app on their PC [2], with the power and convenience of running multiple apps side by side available later this year. Whether you are working on a document, keeping up on your social media feed or simply staying connected with family and friends, everything is accessible in one place, so your flow is never broken. Productivity wherever you are We are also making it seamless to transition between your Galaxy Note20 and Microsoft 365 apps with instant access to your most important notes across your devices. Coming soon, notes from Samsung Notes can automatically sync with your OneNote feed in Outlook on the web or OneNote as an image. You can quickly jot down your notes from a meeting or grocery list with your S Pen on Galaxy Note20 and have instant access to the content in your productivity apps like Outlook and OneNote. You will also be able to sync Samsung Reminders from your Galaxy Note20 to your Windows 10 PC across Microsoft To Do, Outlook and Microsoft Teams experiences, so you can view and edit from anywhere, keeping your reminders aligned across your phone, PC and apps. For the past year, Outlook has served as the app for personal productivity on new Samsung phones. We’re excited to announce today that we’re extending this integration to include Samsung Galaxy watches, including the new Galaxy Watch3. As the native email app on your most important devices across the Samsung ecosystem, Outlook will help you stay organized and productive. Custom optimization for S Pen will also be available on Galaxy Note20, making it easy to write or ink on photographs from your gallery. And Outlook brings Play My Emails to Android devices [3], offering a voice forward, hands-free way to listen and respond to what’s new in your inbox so you can get time back in your day. With OneDrive on Samsung Galaxy phones, you have your important files, documents and photos at your fingertips across devices. You can set your phone’s camera roll to automatically sync to OneDrive with Gallery, so your photos and videos are protected and always accessible. And with OneDrive Personal Vault you can store and protect important files with peace of mind behind an extra layer of identity verification. You can keep digital copies of your passport, ID cards, insurance, taxes and other sensitive files in OneDrive and access them securely on your device wherever you are [4]. Xbox Game Pass in your hands Today, we also announced Xbox is partnering with Samsung to make gaming more accessible to players around the world, via the cloud. With cloud gaming (beta) as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft’s gaming subscription service, members can play Xbox games on their Xbox console, PC and Android devices using an Xbox controller. Mobile players can play over 100 high-quality Xbox games directly on their Galaxy phone or tablet. Beginning Sept. 15, you’ll be able to experience the best of Xbox Game Pass by downloading the app from the Samsung Galaxy Store, giving you the freedom to access expansion packs, downloadable content and more. Whether it’s racing through the beautiful English countryside in Forza Horizon 4 on a new Galaxy Note20 during a lunch break, or fighting alongside your pet llama in Minecraft Dungeons on a Tab S7 at home once the workday ends, Galaxy devices provide the best way to pick up and play games directly from the cloud. Customers who pre-order the new Galaxy Note20 have the option to select the Gaming Bundle at purchase, which includes three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Additionally, Samsung is including the all-new Power A MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller with an attachable phone clip with the Gaming Bundle to ensure those Galaxy Note20 customers enjoy a great cloud gaming experience. Pre-orders begin today and cloud gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate goes live in 22 markets in North America, Europe and South Korea beginning Sept. 15. With Xbox Game Pass on your Samsung Galaxy, your Xbox games are always in your pocket. We are excited to continue working together with Samsung to create new experiences that enable your devices to work together seamlessly across work and play to help you stay in your flow – whatever that may be. [1] Users must link their Galaxy device to their Windows PC through ‘Link to Windows’ on phone and Your Phone app on PC, follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into same Microsoft account. Link to Windows is preloaded on select Galaxy devices. Your Phone requires latest Windows 10 Update on the PC. Galaxy device must be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC. Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens or may require a touch screen to be able to interact with them. Ability to run multiple apps simultaneously will start rolling out in November 2020. [2] Beginning 8/21 with retail availability of Samsung Galaxy Note20. [3] U.S only. [4] OneDrive Basic 5 GB free accounts and 100 GB plans can store a maximum of 3 files in Personal Vault. A Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription is required to store more than 3 files in Personal Vault. Today, we are excited to share the latest innovations in our partnership with Samsung, bringing together Samsung’s new devices for productivity with the best apps and services across Microsoft 365, Windows 10 and Xbox to help you across work and play. We know technology is more important today than ever before. While life has changed for everyone, some important things remain the same. People need to connect. They need to work. They need to play and enjoy life. Together, Microsoft and Samsung are addressing these needs, creating experiences and devices that are easier to use than ever before while providing greater flexibility and access to the tools you need from any place at any time. Since we announced our long-term partnership last year, we have been working closely to co-engineer experiences that help you move seamlessly between your devices and your life. Today, we share new integrations that will make this even easier. Seamless connection between PC and Phone We all rely on a variety of devices everyday across our work and personal lives, which often leads to disconnected experiences. A phone buzzing while you are in your work flow on your PC is the last thing you need, especially with the constant stream of interruptions we are facing while trying to work in new conditions. Microsoft’s Your Phone app and Link to Windows integration on select Samsung devices, enables you to stay in the flow by allowing you to take calls, check notifications, see photos and messages, all from your Windows 10 PC. Now, on your Samsung Galaxy Note20, you can access and interact with your favorite mobile apps directly on your Windows 10 PC through the Your Phone app [1]. When you launch an app, it opens in a separate window, allowing you to multi-task and saving you the time and hassle of sign-in or set up. You can also pin your phone’s Android apps to your Windows 10 taskbar or Start menu for quick and easy access, making things like checking out your social feed or ordering your lunch while you wrap up a conference call even easier, without ever picking up your phone. Samsung Galaxy Note20 users can now access a single mobile app on their PC [2], with the power and convenience of running multiple apps side by side available later this year. Whether you are working on a document, keeping up on your social media feed or simply staying connected with family and friends, everything is accessible in one place, so your flow is never broken. Productivity wherever you are We are also making it seamless to transition between your Galaxy Note20 and Microsoft 365 apps with instant access to your most important notes across your devices. Coming soon, notes from Samsung Notes can automatically sync with your OneNote feed in Outlook on the web or OneNote as an image. You can quickly jot down your notes from a meeting or grocery list with your S Pen on Galaxy Note20 and have instant access to the content in your productivity apps like Outlook and OneNote. You will also be able to sync Samsung Reminders from your Galaxy Note20 to your Windows 10 PC across Microsoft To Do, Outlook and Microsoft Teams experiences, so you can view and edit from anywhere, keeping your reminders aligned across your phone, PC and apps. For the past year, Outlook has served as the app for personal productivity on new Samsung phones. We’re excited to announce today that we’re extending this integration to include Samsung Galaxy watches, including the new Galaxy Watch3. As the native email app on your most important devices across the Samsung ecosystem, Outlook will help you stay organized and productive. Custom optimization for S Pen will also be available on Galaxy Note20, making it easy to write or ink on photographs from your gallery. And Outlook brings Play My Emails to Android devices [3], offering a voice forward, hands-free way to listen and respond to what’s new in your inbox so you can get time back in your day. With OneDrive on Samsung Galaxy phones, you have your important files, documents and photos at your fingertips across devices. You can set your phone’s camera roll to automatically sync to OneDrive with Gallery, so your photos and videos are protected and always accessible. And with OneDrive Personal Vault you can store and protect important files with peace of mind behind an extra layer of identity verification. You can keep digital copies of your passport, ID cards, insurance, taxes and other sensitive files in OneDrive and access them securely on your device wherever you are [4]. Xbox Game Pass in your hands Today, we also announced Xbox is partnering with Samsung to make gaming more accessible to players around the world, via the cloud. With cloud gaming (beta) as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft’s gaming subscription service, members can play Xbox games on their Xbox console, PC and Android devices using an Xbox controller. Mobile players can play over 100 high-quality Xbox games directly on their Galaxy phone or tablet. Beginning Sept. 15, you’ll be able to experience the best of Xbox Game Pass by downloading the app from the Samsung Galaxy Store, giving you the freedom to access expansion packs, downloadable content and more. Whether it’s racing through the beautiful English countryside in Forza Horizon 4 on a new Galaxy Note20 during a lunch break, or fighting alongside your pet llama in Minecraft Dungeons on a Tab S7 at home once the workday ends, Galaxy devices provide the best way to pick up and play games directly from the cloud. Customers who pre-order the new Galaxy Note20 have the option to select the Gaming Bundle at purchase, which includes three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Additionally, Samsung is including the all-new Power A MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller with an attachable phone clip with the Gaming Bundle to ensure those Galaxy Note20 customers enjoy a great cloud gaming experience. Pre-orders begin today and cloud gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate goes live in 22 markets in North America, Europe and South Korea beginning Sept. 15. With Xbox Game Pass on your Samsung Galaxy, your Xbox games are always in your pocket. We are excited to continue working together with Samsung to create new experiences that enable your devices to work together seamlessly across work and play to help you stay in your flow – whatever that may be. [1] Users must link their Galaxy device to their Windows PC through ‘Link to Windows’ on phone and Your Phone app on PC, follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into same Microsoft account. Link to Windows is preloaded on select Galaxy devices. Your Phone requires latest Windows 10 Update on the PC. Galaxy device must be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC. Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens or may require a touch screen to be able to interact with them. Ability to run multiple apps simultaneously will start rolling out in November 2020. [2] Beginning 8/21 with retail availability of Samsung Galaxy Note20. [3] U.S only. [4] OneDrive Basic 5 GB free accounts and 100 GB plans can store a maximum of 3 files in Personal Vault. A Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription is required to store more than 3 files in Personal Vault.

Windows 10: Powering the world with 1 billion monthly active devices

Yusuf Mehdi — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:00:22 +0000

From the launch of Windows 10, our focus was on moving people from having, to choosing, to loving Windows. With the release of every new build of Windows 10, we have seen customer satisfaction improve as we have made fixes and added new capabilities and experiences. We are humbled that customers are choosing and loving Windows 10, and there has never been a more important time for a secure, reliable platform that can empower people to create, educate and communicate wherever they are. Today we’re delighted to announce that over one billion people have chosen Windows 10 across 200 countries resulting in more than one billion active Windows 10 devices. We couldn’t be more grateful to our customers, partners and employees for helping us get here. From one to one billion devices—one customer at a time One in every seven people on the planet are planning, creating, ideating, executing, moving, shaking and doing great things with Windows 10. Because no matter who or where in the world or life they are, Windows 10 provides them with the features and flexibility they need to achieve more. From the high-powered developer who needs the most advanced technology available, to the business professional who needs to be productive at work and home, to the student in a developing market who is looking for a low-cost device for learning and self-improvement—Windows 10 is the platform to meet all these needs. With 100% of the Fortune 500 now using Windows 10 devices, it has become a critical platform for driving business transformation in the enterprise and beyond. As companies transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10, they are making a commitment to running their business more efficiently, more securely, and positioning themselves to offer better products, services and solutions to their customers. New Windows 10 features and security updates are now delivered faster than ever before. We’ve evolved from releasing a version every three years, to releasing multiple versions per year. And with the recent decoupling of the new Chromium-based Edge browser from Windows 10 we can now deliver new builds to customers outside of the normal Windows 10 release cadence—and to more versions of Windows. With Windows 10, our focus has always been to put the customer at the center, to listen to feedback, and to have that feedback shape the development process. One of the strongest examples of this customer focus is our Windows Insider Program which now has over 17.8 million Insiders, with members in every country of the world. We have also strived to make Windows an open, inclusive and accessible platform that can empower everyone to achieve their goals. Our Windows Accessibility team focuses on human-centered design, a method where engineers and designers work to deeply understand peoples’ needs, and then co-design and continuously iterate on solutions directly with them. “Here was an answer—here was something that could change his life.” Mitra Niknam It’s incredible to see the results of this work and the impact features like closed captions, narrator, magnifier and custom text size have made on people’s lives. Like Mitra Niknam’s son Andrew who was able to conquer his fear and learn to read. And Andre Louis who is his own one-man band thanks to Seeing AI. From PCs, to Mixed Reality, to Xbox and more Freedom of choice has always mattered to us—because we know it matters to you. Windows 10 is the only operating system at the heart of over 80,000 models and configurations of different laptops and 2-in-1s from over 1,000 different manufacturers. But that’s not all. Windows 10 also powers Mixed Reality and HoloLens—transforming the way people build, design, learn and experience the world around them. And not only is Windows 10 the most popular PC gaming platform on the planet, but it also powers the entire Xbox family of consoles, including the fastest and most powerful Xbox Series X, which will be available later this year. Windows 10 has enabled new category creation with devices like the Surface Pro, Surface Book and Surface Hub 2S. And we are committed to keep driving to innovate with devices like Surface Neo, a new dual-screen device which will run Windows 10X, which enables unique experiences on multi-posture dual-screen PCs. Windows is a diverse and powerful canvas that gives our OEM partners the flexible tools they need to deliver innovation to the world which can be seen in their latest and greatest devices, all built on Windows 10:

The Acer ConceptD 700 workstation is also built to handle heavy content creator workflows with ease, thanks to an Intel Xeon E processor and up to NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 graphics to address the needs of film makers, animators and AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) designers with powerful and stable performance for 3D computer-aided design (CAD).
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 is built for professionals who do business on the go, weighing in at just 865 grams with a 14.9mm-thin profile. In addition, the B9450 integrates a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) security chip to keeps business-critical data safe, while a built-in IR camera allows for biometric logins.
The latest version of the popular XPS 13 from Dell is aimed at helping you innovate, collaborate and accomplish more in the next decade with the new 25% brighter XPS InfinityEdge display that delivers more screen space to multitask throughout the day and a new design that delivers a 13.4-inch display in an 11-inch form factor—fitting neatly on an airplane tray.
In the Secured-Core PC family, the HP Elite Dragonfly has built-in Tile technology, which allows users to use an intuitive app to help you find your device near or far even when your PC is turned off. It also contains ocean-bound plastics in the speaker covers, and the outer box packaging is 100% sustainably sourced.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 has up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 with Intel Iris Plus graphics. It also includes hands-free login and auto-logoff via IR camera and Windows Hello, plus an adjustable Smart Battery that transitions capability based on usage behavior, temperature and whether the device is plugged in.
Combining productivity with a premium experience, the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex α provides the experience of a laptop with the mobility and flexibility of a smartphone. The 2-in-1 PC delivers a super-bright display that allows you to enjoy the screen’s 100% color volume and vibrant picture in almost any lighting with up to 17.5-hours of battery life.

From 1.0 to 10 and beyond From pioneering seamless touch and pen experiences, to enabling biometric log-in with Windows Hello, and with experiences like the Your Phone app, enabling Android users to connect their phone to their PC—we strive to meet people where they are. And this innovation continues, bringing Windows to the cloud to make Windows 10 through Azure and virtual machines available on nearly every platform, from Mac to iOS or even Chromebooks. We will strive to make Windows the most accessible operating system on the planet regardless of where our users are, or what device they are on. Reaching a billion people with Windows 10 is just the beginning. We will invest in Windows not only within Windows 10 for PCs but also across many other Windows editions, serving diverse customer needs including Windows IoT, Windows 10 Teams edition for Surface Hub, Windows Server, Windows Mixed Reality on HoloLens, Windows 10 in S mode, Windows 10X and more. We are inspired by the ways you use Windows 10, and we look forward to seeing how you continue to use these billion devices in new and exciting ways to power the world. From the launch of Windows 10, our focus was on moving people from having, to choosing, to loving Windows. With the release of every new build of Windows 10, we have seen customer satisfaction improve as we have made fixes and added new capabilities and experiences. We are humbled that customers are choosing and loving Windows 10, and there has never been a more important time for a secure, reliable platform that can empower people to create, educate and communicate wherever they are. Today we’re delighted to announce that over one billion people have chosen Windows 10 across 200 countries resulting in more than one billion active Windows 10 devices. We couldn’t be more grateful to our customers, partners and employees for helping us get here. From one to one billion devices—one customer at a time One in every seven people on the planet are planning, creating, ideating, executing, moving, shaking and doing great things with Windows 10. Because no matter who or where in the world or life they are, Windows 10 provides them with the features and flexibility they need to achieve more. From the high-powered developer who needs the most advanced technology available, to the business professional who needs to be productive at work and home, to the student in a developing market who is looking for a low-cost device for learning and self-improvement—Windows 10 is the platform to meet all these needs. With 100% of the Fortune 500 now using Windows 10 devices, it has become a critical platform for driving business transformation in the enterprise and beyond. As companies transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10, they are making a commitment to running their business more efficiently, more securely, and positioning themselves to offer better products, services and solutions to their customers. New Windows 10 features and security updates are now delivered faster than ever before. We’ve evolved from releasing a version every three years, to releasing multiple versions per year. And with the recent decoupling of the new Chromium-based Edge browser from Windows 10 we can now deliver new builds to customers outside of the normal Windows 10 release cadence—and to more versions of Windows. With Windows 10, our focus has always been to put the customer at the center, to listen to feedback, and to have that feedback shape the development process. One of the strongest examples of this customer focus is our Windows Insider Program which now has over 17.8 million Insiders, with members in every country of the world. We have also strived to make Windows an open, inclusive and accessible platform that can empower everyone to achieve their goals. Our Windows Accessibility team focuses on human-centered design, a method where engineers and designers work to deeply understand peoples’ needs, and then co-design and continuously iterate on solutions directly with them. “Here was an answer—here was something that could change his life.” Mitra Niknam It’s incredible to see the results of this work and the impact features like closed captions, narrator, magnifier and custom text size have made on people’s lives. Like Mitra Niknam’s son Andrew who was able to conquer his fear and learn to read. And Andre Louis who is his own one-man band thanks to Seeing AI. From PCs, to Mixed Reality, to Xbox and more Freedom of choice has always mattered to us—because we know it matters to you. Windows 10 is the only operating system at the heart of over 80,000 models and configurations of different laptops and 2-in-1s from over 1,000 different manufacturers. But that’s not all. Windows 10 also powers Mixed Reality and HoloLens—transforming the way people build, design, learn and experience the world around them. And not only is Windows 10 the most popular PC gaming platform on the planet, but it also powers the entire Xbox family of consoles, including the fastest and most powerful Xbox Series X, which will be available later this year. Windows 10 has enabled new category creation with devices like the Surface Pro, Surface Book and Surface Hub 2S. And we are committed to keep driving to innovate with devices like Surface Neo, a new dual-screen device which will run Windows 10X, which enables unique experiences on multi-posture dual-screen PCs. Windows is a diverse and powerful canvas that gives our OEM partners the flexible tools they need to deliver innovation to the world which can be seen in their latest and greatest devices, all built on Windows 10:

The Acer ConceptD 700 workstation is also built to handle heavy content creator workflows with ease, thanks to an Intel Xeon E processor and up to NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 graphics to address the needs of film makers, animators and AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) designers with powerful and stable performance for 3D computer-aided design (CAD).
The ASUS ExpertBook B9 is built for professionals who do business on the go, weighing in at just 865 grams with a 14.9mm-thin profile. In addition, the B9450 integrates a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) security chip to keeps business-critical data safe, while a built-in IR camera allows for biometric logins.
The latest version of the popular XPS 13 from Dell is aimed at helping you innovate, collaborate and accomplish more in the next decade with the new 25% brighter XPS InfinityEdge display that delivers more screen space to multitask throughout the day and a new design that delivers a 13.4-inch display in an 11-inch form factor—fitting neatly on an airplane tray.
In the Secured-Core PC family, the HP Elite Dragonfly has built-in Tile technology, which allows users to use an intuitive app to help you find your device near or far even when your PC is turned off. It also contains ocean-bound plastics in the speaker covers, and the outer box packaging is 100% sustainably sourced.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 has up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 with Intel Iris Plus graphics. It also includes hands-free login and auto-logoff via IR camera and Windows Hello, plus an adjustable Smart Battery that transitions capability based on usage behavior, temperature and whether the device is plugged in.
Combining productivity with a premium experience, the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex α provides the experience of a laptop with the mobility and flexibility of a smartphone. The 2-in-1 PC delivers a super-bright display that allows you to enjoy the screen’s 100% color volume and vibrant picture in almost any lighting with up to 17.5-hours of battery life.

Introducing the new Microsoft Edge and Bing

Yusuf Mehdi — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:00:51 +0000

The browser and search engine for business

In our mission to empower people with knowledge with Microsoft 365, one critical opportunity is the internet. We know that 60% of the time people spend on the PC is within the web browser, and it has become the primary way we work, learn and play. The internet has become an everyday utility, that we reach for automatically without thinking, yet two decades after its introduction, we are bumping into challenges and obstacles that raise questions for us.

Is our data safe and our privacy protected as we surf the web?
At work, why can’t we find our internal company information, like our pay stub or co-worker’s office location, right from within our browser or search engine like we do with web search?
Why can’t the web work more seamlessly with the productivity tools we know like Office 365 so that we can be more productive with our research and collaborate with others?

At Microsoft, we believe it is time to expect more from your web experience whether you are using it for personal or business use, an IT manager in a company, or a web developer. Today we begin with a focus on people in businesses and introduce the new Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Bing – the browser and search engine for business. We see a unique opportunity to bridge the tradeoffs of today’s web search with more complete solutions that Microsoft can uniquely address. We will unite the internet with your intranet with Microsoft Search in Bing so that you can increasingly access more of your important data in a single browse and search experience. We will provide you powerful default privacy protection, while still allowing you to benefit from web personalization. And we will enable you to move from great web research directly into Microsoft Office applications to enable you to be more productive. Today, we also introduced a new Microsoft Edge logo that is designed to capture the waves of innovation that we plan to bring to you. The opportunity to empower people to be more productive at work One of the biggest problems for people at work is the difficulty in finding and accessing corporate information that is known to exist on company intranets. The irony is that it is easier to find an obscure piece of information on the much larger internet, than it is to find a simple document on your company’s intranet such as a paystub portal, a pet at work policy, or the office location of a fellow employee. As company information continues to expand to terabytes, petabytes and zettabytes of information, this will only get more complex. A McKinsey & Company research report validates this familiar challenge by showing employees waste nearly 20% of their time looking for information that they know to be there¹. Imagine getting a full day of work back each week to either be more productive or get more time back with your family. For IT professionals, managing today’s web tools is heavy and costly with a majority of enterprise companies supporting at least two browsers to maximize compatibility across modern and legacy web sites across all the major device platforms. According to a 2019 study by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach is $3.92M (USD)². We see an opportunity to make security and manageability simple for IT professionals. To help people and IT professionals be more in control, secure and productive, today we are announcing:

The release candidate of the new Microsoft Edge for Windows and macOS can be downloaded right now with general availability targeting Jan. 15 in more than 90 languages. Microsoft Edge runs on the same Chromium web engine as Google’s Chrome browser, offering you best in class web compatibility and performance.
New experiences to Microsoft Search in Bing to save you time searching for information inside your company. Type in the address bar to search for people, using natural language, such as by their title, team name and office location. You can also search for office location, with answers that show floor plans for directions. You can get definitions for company acronyms and use a broad set of question and answers to find internal company information.

Along with three ecosystem partners – Accenture, BA Insight and Raytion – we are starting our Microsoft Graph connectors preview program today. This expands the reach of Microsoft Search for Microsoft 365 customers, with the addition of over 100 connectors including Salesforce.com, ServiceNow, Box and more, that will become available in H1 2020. Connectors bring more information to your employees’ fingertips through Microsoft Search.

The new ability to easily access Microsoft Search in Bing on your mobile phone. Knowledge workers will have the ability to search for company information on the go.

A new tracking prevention default in Microsoft Edge. We believe you should know who has access to your data and have the control to choose what you share. Microsoft Edge starts with tracking prevention on by default, so you don’t have to take any actions to immediately start having a more private browsing experience. With SmartScreen and Tracking prevention, we help protect you from phishing schemes, malicious software and new types of malware like cryptojacking. Microsoft Edge and Bing also now offer new InPrivate mode across your entire web experience so your online searches and browsing are not attributed to you, offering you more control over your personal data.

New features such as Collections can be enabled as part of the Microsoft Edge preview builds, that let you more easily collect web content, organize your research and export that content into Word and Excel so that you can use the power of those applications to analyze information and collaborate.

For IT Professionals, we are also announcing three new capabilities:

The expansion of the Microsoft FastTrack deployment program to deploy the new Microsoft Edge in Q1 2020.
The expansion of the App Assure program to cover Microsoft Edge in Q1 2020. If your site works in Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome, or the current version of Microsoft Edge, then it just works in the new version of Microsoft Edge. And if it doesn’t work, we’ll help you fix it at no additional cost. We’re the only company that can make that guarantee.
A new security baseline for the new Microsoft Edge. Security baselines are pre-configured groups of security settings and default values that are recommended by the relevant security teams. Microsoft Edge has its first security baseline now in preview, making it fast and easy for IT professionals to have a recommended starting point for security and compliance policies. These announcements build on top of a comprehensive Microsoft approach to control and security on Microsoft Edge, which utilizes core security architecture that IT professionals are already using and are familiar with.

Today marks an important milestone as we head to the formal launch of Microsoft Edge and Bing for our commercial customers in January. As we enter the new year, we are excited to share more about how we will expand opportunities for developers, and later in the spring even more for consumers. It’s time to expect more from the web! ¹ “The social economy: Unlocking value and productivity through social technologies” McKinsey Global Institute ² “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2019” Ponemon Institute

The browser and search engine for business

Is our data safe and our privacy protected as we surf the web?
At work, why can’t we find our internal company information, like our pay stub or co-worker’s office location, right from within our browser or search engine like we do with web search?
Why can’t the web work more seamlessly with the productivity tools we know like Office 365 so that we can be more productive with our research and collaborate with others?

The release candidate of the new Microsoft Edge for Windows and macOS can be downloaded right now with general availability targeting Jan. 15 in more than 90 languages. Microsoft Edge runs on the same Chromium web engine as Google’s Chrome browser, offering you best in class web compatibility and performance.
New experiences to Microsoft Search in Bing to save you time searching for information inside your company. Type in the address bar to search for people, using natural language, such as by their title, team name and office location. You can also search for office location, with answers that show floor plans for directions. You can get definitions for company acronyms and use a broad set of question and answers to find internal company information.

Along with three ecosystem partners – Accenture, BA Insight and Raytion – we are starting our Microsoft Graph connectors preview program today. This expands the reach of Microsoft Search for Microsoft 365 customers, with the addition of over 100 connectors including Salesforce.com, ServiceNow, Box and more, that will become available in H1 2020. Connectors bring more information to your employees’ fingertips through Microsoft Search.

The new ability to easily access Microsoft Search in Bing on your mobile phone. Knowledge workers will have the ability to search for company information on the go.

A new tracking prevention default in Microsoft Edge. We believe you should know who has access to your data and have the control to choose what you share. Microsoft Edge starts with tracking prevention on by default, so you don’t have to take any actions to immediately start having a more private browsing experience. With SmartScreen and Tracking prevention, we help protect you from phishing schemes, malicious software and new types of malware like cryptojacking. Microsoft Edge and Bing also now offer new InPrivate mode across your entire web experience so your online searches and browsing are not attributed to you, offering you more control over your personal data.

New features such as Collections can be enabled as part of the Microsoft Edge preview builds, that let you more easily collect web content, organize your research and export that content into Word and Excel so that you can use the power of those applications to analyze information and collaborate.

For IT Professionals, we are also announcing three new capabilities:

The expansion of the Microsoft FastTrack deployment program to deploy the new Microsoft Edge in Q1 2020.
The expansion of the App Assure program to cover Microsoft Edge in Q1 2020. If your site works in Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome, or the current version of Microsoft Edge, then it just works in the new version of Microsoft Edge. And if it doesn’t work, we’ll help you fix it at no additional cost. We’re the only company that can make that guarantee.
A new security baseline for the new Microsoft Edge. Security baselines are pre-configured groups of security settings and default values that are recommended by the relevant security teams. Microsoft Edge has its first security baseline now in preview, making it fast and easy for IT professionals to have a recommended starting point for security and compliance policies. These announcements build on top of a comprehensive Microsoft approach to control and security on Microsoft Edge, which utilizes core security architecture that IT professionals are already using and are familiar with.