Inspired by Insiders — Windows Search Indexer
So there we were, hanging on the edge of our seats, waiting for the test results of a test that could dramatically improve Windows Search efficiency. But if wasn’t for our Windows Insiders, this test might never have happened. Here’s the scoop on how Windows Insiders helped test the Windows Search Indexer. First, a bit of background: The Windows Indexer….
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Introducing Sets
What belongs together stays together One of the biggest digital challenges today is pulling together that ideal mix of apps and websites to complete everything from writing a report for work to planning a weekend getaway. Finding time to work on these things often falls into an unpredictable schedule that gets interrupted by other commitments. Oftentimes there is nothing more….
An update on what’s coming next for Windows Insiders
NOTE: Below is an email sent out to Windows Insiders on 11/28 from Terry Myerson, EVP for Windows and Devices here at Microsoft. Hello Windows Insiders! With the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update last month I want to take a moment to thank you, our millions of Insiders, who influence the future direction of Windows with all of….
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Inspired by Insiders – Microsoft Edge
Greetings Insiders! The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is packed with new features and improvements to Microsoft Edge. As we followed Windows Insider feedback on these updates, it was so great to see so many Windows Insiders as passionate as we are about the browser experience. Here are just a few areas where your insights made a real impact on….
What’s Going on With My Feedback
Hello Windows Insiders! We have been hearing from you that not knowing when the feedback you submit has been turned into bugs and fixed has been frustrating. We’re happy to tell you that we are not addressing this issue in one way, but in THREE ways. We have created a “something for everyone” model of letting you know (per a….
An easier way to manage Insider Preview Builds in your organization
During our Windows Insider presentation at Microsoft Ignite, we introduced an easier way for IT Pros to manage Windows 10 Insider Preview builds across their organization. Instead of registering each user and PC for Insider Preview builds, IT administrators can now register their entire organization in the program and manage Preview builds centrally on multiple PCs. This is done through….
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Time to check your Windows Insider Program settings!
Hello Windows Insiders! For Windows Insiders in the Fast ring: it’s that time again to check your Windows Insider Program settings! While we have already been releasing RS4 builds to Insiders in the Fast ring who chose to join Skip Ahead, we are preparing to release new RS4 builds to everyone in the Fast ring. This means that Insiders in….
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Inspired by Insiders – Touch Keyboard for PC
As you may have already discovered, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update brings with it a totally new touch keyboard for PC users. Much of the work we did was inspired directly by Insiders like you. We’d like to share some details on where your feedback made the biggest impact – and how the new touch keyboard came to life….
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Inspired by Insiders – A Tale of Two Kernels
Insiders are the millions who represent the billions – Dona Sarkar This is absolutely true. Each and every Windows Insider out there is an individual who represents not only themselves, but also – to varying degrees – countless others who don’t participate in this amazing program. One area where the Windows Insider Program excels is in gathering broad coverage on….
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To Flight Or Not To Flight
As you have no doubt noticed, it has been a couple weeks since we released a new flight to the Fast ring. We know this has been disappointing and we’re right there with you. We don’t like it either! I wanted to take a moment and highlight the bugs we’ve hit and why we made the decision not to send….
