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Top 5 announcements from Microsoft Build 2019
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Build 2019 kicked off this morning, and Microsoft had plenty to show off to developers. Here are some of our top picks from the announcements so far.
Developers
Verified
Microsoft's open 'ElectionGuard' SDK aims to secure democratic elections
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Microsoft has developed an open SDK called "ElectionGuard" to both enhance democratic elections and ensure that votes are properly and securely recorded.
Dev Mode: Engaged
Microsoft unveils slew of developer enhancements for Microsoft 365 platform
Microsoft kicked off Build 2019 with a look at new tools to help developers build "people-centric experiences" with the Microsoft 365 platform.
If you BUILD it ...
5 things we're dying to see at Microsoft Build 2019
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The Build developer conference is Microsoft's yearly chance to talk about its future software efforts. With that in mind, here's what we're hoping to see Microsoft talk about this year.
Even Better
OneNote gets dark mode and improved navigation soon
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OneNote is an incredibly popular notetaking program from Microsoft which is used by millions of customers around the world. While OneNote features a variety of tools like the ability to draw, it doesn’t feel as unified with the operating system.
Calling all Devs
Windows Template Studio 3.0 arrives with handful of useful additions
Windows Template Studio version 3.0 is now up and ready for developers to check out.
Product First
Microsoft snags Google Cloud executive to lead GitHub's product team
Shanku Niyogi, who previously spent nearly 20 years at Microsoft and was most recently head of Google's Cloud Platform, has joined GitHub to lead its Product Team.
Tell Us Now
Sea of Thieves to get combat overhaul, watch Inside Xbox for details
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Sea of Thieves is an exploration-based pirate game that features great sailing mechanics, but the open-ended plot doesn’t appeal to everyone. You have to find your own path and that doesn’t sit well with those who prefer single-player.
Coding Time
Microsoft launches first Visual Studio 2019 preview
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At its Connect(); conference today, Microsoft launched the first Visual Studio 2019 preview and open sourced three Windows UX frameworks.
Tune In
Watch Microsoft's Connect(); 2018 keynote right here
Check out all of what's new in Azure and Visual Studio with Microsoft's Connect(); 2018 live stream.
From the Forums
Should the rumored Andromeda UI look like Windows 10 Mobile?
Our community is wondering whether or not Andromeda should use the Windows 10 Mobile UI?
Force uninstall
How to uninstall the Mail app on Windows 10 (and then reinstall it again)
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In this guide, we show you the steps to uninstall the built-in Mail app on Windows 10 and also outline the steps to get it back if you change your mind.
Ryzen from the ashes
Deciding on which AMD Ryzen CPU is best for you
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AMD returned to the processor battlefield with the Zen family of CPUs under the Ryzen umbrella. There are a number of options across multiple price points. Here's what you need to know about the family.
The man behind the magic
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 producer Robert Bäckström answers some questions
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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 producer Robert Bäckström sat down with us to answer some questions about his game, its future, the development process behind it, and more.
Excitement like this is contagious
Jo-Mei Games CEO's excitement over Sea of Solitude is inspiring
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Among the various games announced during EA's E3 press conference was Sea of Solitude, which was introduced by Jo-Mei Games CEO, Cornelia Geppert. Here's why her presentation was so inspiring.
Developers, developers, developers
Microsoft to launch Insider Dev Circles, names director of dev marketing
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Microsoft says it is embarking on an ambitious mission to encourage everyone, everywhere, to learn how to code.
Xbox Mobile
How Microsoft can further infiltrate iOS and Android with Xbox Live
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Microsoft has been slowly infiltrating Android and iOS mobile devices, but there's one (big) missing piece of the puzzle.
Working together
PWAs may be the great equalizer for Microsoft, Google and Apple
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What if Microsoft, Google, and Apple adopted one app standard? Progressive Web Apps may be that great equalizer.
Juicy details
Check out our Q&A with a Life is Strange: Before the Storm developer
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As the main story of Life is Strange: Before the Storm came to a close with the final episode last Tuesday, we got a chance to pick the brain of the game's narrative director, Zak Garriss, about behind the scenes information. Here's what we learned.
Developers! Developers! Developers!
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 16225 SDK preview for developers
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Microsoft has released a brand new build of the Windows 10 SDK for developers with new API changes and bug fixes.