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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3640 (Beta Channel)
- Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3640 (KB5037867) to the Beta Channel.
- Beta Channel builds will be documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available and then new features, improvements, and fixes available to everyone in the Beta Channel.
- The new features being gradually rolled out to the Beta Channel include support for creating 7-zip and TAR archives in addition to ZIP through the context menu in File Explorer. The build also adds support for Emoji 15.1, which includes new emojis such as a head shaking horizontally and vertically, phoenix, lime, brown mushroom, and broken chain.
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3640 also fixes a few accessibility issues in the Common File Dialog in File Explorer and an underlying ctfmon.exe crash that could impact the ability to input text, among other issues.
- The update also includes fixes for everyone in the Beta Channel such as addressing an issue that might affect domain controllers (DC) and a fix for an issue that might affect Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) scenarios.
- Known issues include investigating an issue where Internet Information Services (IIS) and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) may not work after installing this update and Widgets that are incorrectly positioned when Copilot is in side-by-side mode.
- Updates in the Beta Channel are based off Windows 11, version 23H2. Features and experiences included in these builds may never get released beyond Windows Insiders or could show up in future Windows releases.
- The Copilot in Windows** preview is being rolled out gradually to Windows Insiders. The initial markets include North America, United Kingdom and parts of Asia and South America.
- Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel can turn ON the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available via the Settings.
- Because the Dev and Beta Channels represent parallel development paths, features and experiences may show up in the Beta Channel first.
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Redfall will get a final update that adds an offline mode
- Despite news of development being stopped on Redfall and the closure of Arkane Austin, the game will receive one final update.
- The final update, Game Update 4, will bring revamped Neighborhood and Nest systems, Single Player Pausing, Offline Mode, and more.
- The release date of the update is unclear, but more information will be provided soon.
- This update comes as a surprise after statements claiming that development on Redfall would end with the studio closure.
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The Most Important Moments in Minecraft’s First 15 Years
- Mojang's Minecraft has been one of the most important and best-selling games of all time.
- In 2009, Minecraft launched as Classic Edition which offered free-building and world generating. Modes like Creative and Survival were added that year.
- In 2010, Minecraft adds the Crafting system, Minecarts, and Multiplayer in Survival mode.
- 2011, Minecraft releases its final 1.0 version, introduces non-PC ports and the first-ever Minecon Conference for Minecraft fans.
- In 2012, Minecraft: Xbox 360 edition is launched, and Lego Minecraft Micro World becomes the official Lego Set for Minecraft fans. Its popularity skyrockets.
- Redstone update was launched in 2013, bringing programming opportunities to Minecraft, and added horses to ride.
- In 2014, Microsoft acquires Mojang for $2.5 billion, and releases Bountiful update.
- Minecraft breaks records in 2015 with Minecon. It also launches Minecraft HoloLens demo.
- 2019 brings Minecraft's 10th anniversary, and release of Minecraft: Education Edition. Additionally, we get the Village & Pillage update.
- In 2021, the new Caves & Cliffs update arrives with Minecraft passing 1 trillion views on YouTube.
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Activision unveil new studio working on ‘narrative AAA franchise’, days after Microsoft shut Prey and Evil Within devs
- Activision has unveiled a new studio, Elsewhere Entertainment, that will be working on a narrative-based AAA franchise.
- The announcement comes shortly after Microsoft shut down several studios including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, known for their single-player, story-driven games.
- Elsewhere Entertainment consists of a team with experience on games like The Last of Us, The Witcher, and The Division.
- The studio aims to create a franchise with an enduring legacy that extends beyond the realm of gaming.
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Activision opens a new studio in Poland for work on ‘narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise’
- Activision has announced the opening of a new studio in Warsaw, Poland called Elsewhere Entertainment.
- The studio will focus on creating a new narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise.
- The team comprises storytelling experts with experience in games like The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, and more.
- Despite recent layoffs and studio closures, Activision is moving forward with establishing the new studio and developing a new IP.
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Next Call of Duty Game Reportedly Set to Launch on Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft is reportedly set to release the next Call of Duty game on Xbox Game Pass day one, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
- This marks a significant change in strategy, as Microsoft moves away from selling the game separately and instead offers it through its subscription service.
- The move could impact the high sales of Call of Duty games, which sell for $70 and are among the best-selling games each year.
- It is yet to be confirmed, but the next Call of Duty game is expected to be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9.
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Releasing Windows 11 Builds 22621.3668 and 22631.3668 to the Release Preview Channel
- Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds 22621.3668 and 22631.3668 (KB5037853) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel.
- The update includes several new features and improvements:
- PC Manager to devices in China.
- A feature that prevents the accidental closing of the Windows share window.
- The ability to use your mouse to drag files between breadcrumbs in the File Explorer address bar.
- The ability to share directly to specific Microsoft Teams channels and group chats in the Windows share window.
- Linked devices management page in Settings.
- A new account manager on the Start menu that makes it easy to manage account settings.
- The ability to create quick response (QR) codes for webpage URLs and cloud files.
- Windows will now backup many of your sound settings.
- Several bug fixes, including issues affecting printers, File Explorer, and smart card icon display.
- Microsoft Insider Program Team has released the new builds.
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Will this year’s Call of Duty game be on Xbox Game Pass?
- Activision Blizzard, owned by Microsoft, is expected to release the next Call of Duty game this year.
- There have been debates within Microsoft about whether to include Call of Duty in Xbox Game Pass.
- A new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that Microsoft plans to release the upcoming installment of Call of Duty on its subscription service.
- The official announcement is expected to be made during Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase next month.
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Some Xbox Games Possibly Coming to PS5 in Holiday 2024 – Report
- According to a leaker, some Xbox exclusive games may be released on PS5 in Holiday 2024.
- Microsoft has not officially confirmed its plans, but its leadership suggests more games are on the way to other platforms.
- The leaker mentioned that some Xbox games could arrive on PS5 in Holiday 2024, although specific titles are yet to be confirmed.
- There are rumors of Starfield and Halo Infinite being among the games making the jump to PlayStation.
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Report: Next Call Of Duty Will Be On Game Pass
- The next Call of Duty, believed to be a Black Ops sequel set during the Gulf War, will be on Xbox Game Pass.
- The announcement will be made at Microsoft's Xbox Showcase in June.
- It is unclear if the addition of Call of Duty to Game Pass will result in a price hike in 2024.
- Microsoft had roughly 34 million Game Pass subscribers as of February 2022.
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Microsoft Reportedly Planning To Include New Call Of Duty Game In Game Pass This Fall
- Microsoft plans to include the latest Call of Duty game on Game Pass this fall as part of a major shakeup of its video game sales strategy.
- This marks a shift from the traditional approach of selling the game separately.
- The upcoming Call of Duty game is rumored to be a new Black Ops game set in the Gulf War.
- Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has allowed them to bring Call of Duty into their game subscription service.
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Microsoft Invests 4 Billion Euros In France For AI, Cloud
- Microsoft announces its largest ever investment for cloud and AI infrastructure in France of €4bn ($4.3bn), which includes a new data centre, as well as hosting a training plan providing AI skills and giving support to start-ups. It will also be coupled with a renewable energy investment drive. Its purpose is to cause the acceleration of the adoption of AI and cloud technologies, and promote French digital innovation, growth and employment, while increasing the country’s competitiveness.
- The investment marks another announcement in a series of French and German AI investments made by Microsoft, as well as a range of other countries including the UK and selected locations in Asia, aimed at promoting its global footprint.
- The €4bn investment expands Microsoft’s Cloud and AI infrastructure in France and brings the most advanced GPUs to the country by 2025, and also expands the data centre footprint across existing sites in Paris and Marseille regions, and a new site in Grand Est.
- Since 1983, Microsoft has been in operation in France with over 2,100 staffing. The investment drive further supports the French startup ecosystem and its aims to develop prominent AI businesses.
- Microsoft wants to upskill one million people in France to help the country gain AI adoption and looks to support job seekers, students, SMBs, and professional audiences. The company will also look at upskilling its current IT professionals.
- Microsoft is already in route to achieving its sustainability commitment, as part of which, coverage of 100 percent renewable energy for the firm’s operations, including data centres, is expected in 2025, water positive by 2030, and zero waste by 2030.
- Since November, Microsoft has announced many contributions to AI and skills in different countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand through significant investments.
- Microsoft launched its £2.5bn ($3.1bn) data centre in the UK last year, which involves investments for expansion of next-generation AI data centre infrastructure. The AI economy is to generate £3.7bn ($4.5bn) and employ 50,000 in the UK.
- In February, Microsoft confirmed its investment of €3.2bn ($3.44bn) over the next two years in AI in Germany while committing $2.2bn towards cloud and AI infrastructure advance in Malaysia within the same year.
- Microsoft’s investment in France displays its continued effort towards promoting AI expansion through its global expansion and by contributing a significant amount in research and development.
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How to convert a CSV file to an Excel file
- Converting CSV to Excel streamlines data manipulation and analysis, bridging the simplicity of CSV’s plain text structure with Excel’s powerful spreadsheet functionalities.
- Converted the CSV file with leading zero’s unchanged when changed to an Excel file.
- Multiple CSV files are automatically converted to Excel files using code built in a loop.
- By converting multiple CSV files to an Excel file using VBA code.
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EBANX’s AI Day: AWS, Microsoft, and other tech giants together on how to power businesses through AI
- EBANX's AI Day brings together industry experts from AWS, Microsoft, and other tech giants to discuss the role of AI in powering businesses.
- The event, hosted by EBANX in Brazil, aims to provide valuable insights on leveraging data and generative AI for innovation in today's landscape.
- The AI Day features keynote sessions, TED-style talks, success cases, and workshops to explore practical strategies in AI implementation.
- This event precedes EBANX's Hackathon 2024, focusing on finding solutions for operational challenges in payments and fraud prevention.
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Report: Microsoft CEO Wants More Xbox Games On PS5 And Switch
- Microsoft's CEO is pushing Xbox to publish more games from its biggest franchises on PlayStation and Switch
- Internal debates and unease arise as Xbox staff grapple with the decision
- Reports suggest that even Xbox's biggest games and franchises might be playable on PS5 in the future
- Plans to bring more Xbox-only games to other platforms are internally known as operation 'Latitude'
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