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New Xbox Insider Alpha update includes new controller firmware that fixes issues

Paul Hill — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:50:02 +0000

Microsoft has released Build 2302.221206-2200 to the Xbox Alpha ring. It comes with a new controller firmware update that fixes two controller issues. The Alpha ring is invite-only. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Previews ready, gaming not so heavy, patch spaghetti

Florin Bodnarescu — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 21:18:01 +0000

From previews for everyone and everything, to bodies of water of a thieving nature, to patches of the greatest variety, there's been a lot of Microsoft news this week. Catch up with our handy guide. Read more...

Office 2016 for Mac gets new features and bug fixes in new Insider update

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out a new Insider Fast build that introduces a set of new features as well as bug fixes to Office 2016 for Mac comprising the Outlook 2016 and Excel 2016 for Mac. Read more...

The next Windows 10 Insider Preview build won't arrive until next week

Gabriel Nunes — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:16:01 +0000

Dona Sarkar, chief of the Windows Insider Program, announced earlier today that new Insider builds won't be released this week. The current build, 15031, was released last week for both PC and mobile. Read more...

Windows 10 build 14393.726 update now on Update Catalog, here are the fixes

Steven Parker — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:02:01 +0000

The latest cumulative update for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update rolled out to the Release Preview ring on Wednesday, but now it's available on the Update Catalog, along with a full changelog. Read more...

Microsoft launches Office Insider Program for iPhone and iPad

Gabriel Nunes — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:48:02 +0000

After more than a year of the launch of the Office Insider Program for Windows devices, Microsoft started allowing users on iPhone and iPad to join beginning today. Now on all major OSes. Read more...

Microsoft announces August Insider Slow build for Office 2016 on Mac

Usama Jawad — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced August Insider Slow feature update for Office 2016 on Mac, bumping the build version to 15.25, and bringing a variety of new features on OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint and more. Read more...

Microsoft rewards Windows Insiders with exclusive wallpapers, reveals more stats as well

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:24:01 +0000

After disclosing statistics about Windows 10 usage yesterday, Microsoft has revealed some figures about its Insider Program as well, including a few nifty rewards for those enrolled. Read more...

Updated Windows 10 Store with new UI is now finally rolling out to desktop insiders

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 18 May 2016 09:52:01 +0000

A couple of days ago Microsoft rolled out a brand new user interface for the Windows 10 Store. Now the redesigned app is finally showing up on Windows 10 build 14342 for desktops as well. Read more...

Gabe Aul: There won't be a new Windows 10 Insider build for PC or Mobile this week

Steven Parker — Wed, 04 May 2016 08:28:01 +0000

A show stopping bug has affected both the PC and Mobile build of the Insider Windows 10 Anniversary Update planned for release this week. Gabe Aul had to state on Twitter not to expect one this week. Read more...

Microsoft's Gabe Aul shares a few insights into the Windows Insider Program

Andy Weir — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 02:34:01 +0000

Microsoft's Gabe Aul shared a few bits of info about the Windows Insider Program today, including some amusing insights into its launch, and his own experience as the program's figurehead on Twitter. Read more...

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10586 hits Slow ring; ISOs will take "a couple more days"

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 21:40:34 +0000

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10586 to those on the Slow ring, but if you were hoping that the ISOs would be available today as well, you'll have to wait a bit longer. Read more...

Screenshots of Windows 10 Build 10568 have been leaked

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 20:36:01 +0000

Screenshots of Build 10568 for Windows 10 have been leaked. Unfortunately there are no new features or improvements to show, so it's likely to only have performance improvements. Read more...

Microsoft rolls out 'October Update' to Windows 10 Insiders

Usama Jawad — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 03:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has pushed out KB3103470 to Insiders, which has been identified as the "October Update for x64-based Systems", bringing improvements to the functionality of Windows 10. Read more...

This is why Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview builds get delayed

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 04:36:01 +0000

Microsoft's Gabe Aul has detailed why a Windows Insider build gets delayed and what needs to be done for it to be pushed out to fast ring Insiders. Read more...

Post RTM Windows 10 Insider builds are keyless, but only on a previously activated device

Steven Parker — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:55:14 +0000

Microsoft will not be issuing a product key for post RTM builds of Windows 10, this means that activation can only be achieved by an upgrade from RTM or dual booting from the same device. Read more...

Is Microsoft prepping for a post Windows 10 RTM Insider build?

Steven Parker — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 09:54:01 +0000

Microsoft could be preparing to release a new Windows 10 build to Insiders, as the feedback app has been updated to show only the previous two weeks worth of feedback. Read more...

PSA: Now is not a good time to do a clean Windows 10 install

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:01:42 +0000

With the latest build of Windows 10 going out to Insiders you might want to do a clean install of the OS. But Microsoft is cautioning against that, because your install won't be activated. Read more...

Gallery: Windows 10 build 10166

Brad Sams — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:01:15 +0000

Microsoft has released a new build to Insiders, version 10166 and you can download it now if you are in the Fast ring; with RTM right around the corner, this build is nearly identical to the last one. Read more...

Windows 10 Mobile build 10158 info and screenshots leaked

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:04:01 +0000

Thanks to a leaker we now have screenshots and a bit of info on an unreleased version of Windows 10 Mobile: build 10158. This latest leak points to a faster and smoother OS, with some UI polish. Read more...

Windows 10 Insiders will start seeing popup tips and notifications

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 07:22:01 +0000

Insiders who are testing the latest version of Windows 10 will start seeing popup notifications and tips for some features. The system is designed to encourage users to explore the new OS. Read more...

Microsoft will focus on fixing Windows 10 Mobile starting in July

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 06:20:01 +0000

Insiders are frustrated by the current quality of Windows 10 Mobile builds, but a Microsoft exec mentioned the company would start fixing the OS and making it stable, starting in July. Read more...

This is what happens to all your Windows 10 feedback

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:34:01 +0000

Windows 10 users are familiar with the way the operating systems collects info and feedback that's relayed back to the dev team. But what happens after that? Well, Microsoft finally explained it all. Read more...

Windows 10 build 10130 is a 'good candidate for Slow ring'

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:06:01 +0000

After a month-long hiatus, Slow ring Insiders might be getting a new Windows 10 build in the next few days. According to Gabe Aul, the latest version, 10130, is looking like a strong contender. Read more...

Windows 10 build 10114: Insider Hub has been overhauled

Brad Sams — Sun, 10 May 2015 17:34:48 +0000

In the latest build of Windows 10 to make its way outside the walls of Redmond, the Insider app has been completely overhauled with a new interface and more features as well. Read more...

Almost 4 million people are trying out Windows 10 through the Insider program

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 01 May 2015 10:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced today at Build that the Insider program continues to be a big success with numerous people signing up to try out Windows 10. Almost 4 million users have signed up. Read more...

Windows 10 build 10061 gets one bug-fixing update

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:08:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a patch for the latest insider version of Windows 10, which fixes a bug that made the lock-screen almost unusable on a number of devices. The fix is available on Windows Update. Read more...

Windows 10 10049: Battery indicator updated

Brad Sams — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:32:01 +0000

Earlier this week, Microsoft released a new version of Windows 10 for Insiders and tucked away in the update is a new battery life indicator with a user interface that matches the rest of the OS. Read more...

Daily Windows 10 Insider builds? Not so fast

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:44:01 +0000

A post showed up on the Insider Hub touting upcoming faster, daily builds of Windows 10. Unfortunately this was a bit too good to be true and it was soon retracted, but there's still good news here. Read more...

Windows 10 for phones Preview Build 10038.12518 images leak

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:01:32 +0000

Screenshots from a fresh build of Windows 10 for phones have apparently leaked. They show a number of changes, including some cosmetic polish to fonts and the OS, as well as new options. Read more...

Next build of Windows 10 for phones will come to additional devices

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:36:53 +0000

Gabriel Aul announced that the next build of Windows 10 for phones would feature support for additional phones. While this was obviously coming users are glad it's sooner rather than later. Read more...

Gabe Aul confirms that transparency is coming to Windows 10

Steven Parker — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:46:01 +0000

Gabe Aul tweeted a response to the new Start Screen being "so dull without that parallax effect" and said that transparency is coming to Windows 10, but will it arrive with the next Insider update? Read more...

Gabe promises Insider new Windows 10 build if Hawks win Super Bowl; Hawks lose

Steven Parker — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:08:01 +0000

Yesterday was all about the Super Bowl in the US, Patriots vs the Seattle based Sea Hawks. An Insider popped on Twitter to ask Gabe Aul if Insiders could expect a new build if the Hawks won. Read more...

New Technical Preview builds will come faster to Insiders, next one "soon-ish"

Adrian Potoroaca — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:02:01 +0000

Gabe Aul confirmed via his Twitter account that Microsoft will increase the cadence with which they release new Technical Preview builds to Insiders, with the next one not too far away. Read more...

New 'Windows Previewer Beta' app for phones spotted in the Store

Adrian Potoroaca — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:32:01 +0000

Last week a 'Phone Insider' app was found in the Store, and Microsoft's Gabe Aul confirmed that more details are coming on Jan 21. Now a different app has shown up and gives new hints for insiders. Read more...

Why Nokia wants Instagram: Celebrities

Max Slater-Robins — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000

A Reddit user claims to have spoke to an "insider" at Nokia about their recent push to introduce Instagram onto Windows Phone. The insider claims that Nokia wants Instagram because of celebrity users Read more...

Facebook sacks employee for insider trading

Piers Hausjell — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:23:51 +0000

According to the New York Times, Facebook has fired one of its senior employees, Michael Brown, for insider trading after he purchased shares through a secondary market which violated the company's policies. At the time,... Read more...

AOL faces $1 billion insider trading suit

Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:09:10 +0000

Two institutional shareholders said Monday they filed suit against AOL Time Warner, accusing Chairman Steve Case and other top executives of insider trading while using "tricks, contrivances and bogus transactions" to inflate the company's share... Read more...

Insider Secrets for PC Buyers

Sun, 16 Mar 2003 17:15:29 +0000

52 smart tips for getting exactly the right machine at a price you'll like. Before you buy a car, you probably talk to your trusted mechanic about which models are really reliable. If... Read more...

Nvidia Xbox win lands staff with insider trading suits

Tue, 20 Nov 2001 00:41:50 +0000

Eleven Nvidia staffers and four associates stand accused of making $1.7m through insider trading, after the company told employees it had won the contract to supply Microsoft's Xbox games console with graphics chips. ... Read more...