Channel 9 - Entries tagged with Updates Microsoft http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/Dev/App_Themes/C9/images/feedimage.png Channel 9 - Entries tagged with Updates http://channel9.msdn.com/Tags/updates Channel 9 keeps you up to date with the latest news and behind the scenes info from Microsoft that developers love to keep up with. From LINQ to SilverLight – Watch videos and hear about all the cool technologies coming and the people behind them. http://channel9.msdn.com/Tags/updates en Sun, 26 May 2013 02:36:31 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 02:36:31 GMT Rev9 6 1 25 The new Bing...your questions answered There has been quite a lot of buzz going around about the updates and changes to Bing. So we thought it was a prime opportunity to speak to the design manager,Robert Dietz and program manager, Nathan Buggia about the new release and answer some of your questions directly. You've got questions...we've got answers.

 

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/The-new-Bingyour-questions-answered There has been quite a lot of buzz going around about the updates and changes to Bing. So we thought it was a prime opportunity to speak to the design manager,Robert Dietz and program manager, Nathan Buggia about the new release and answer some of your questions directly. You've got questions...we've got answers.   1296 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/The-new-Bingyour-questions-answered Wed, 16 May 2012 19:13:52 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/The-new-Bingyour-questions-answered Laura Foy Laura Foy 11 http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/The-new-Bingyour-questions-answered/rss Bing update Updates What's New with the Zune HD 4.3 Firmware The Microsoft Zune Team recently rolled out an update to the Zune HD firmware which brings several new features and improvements. If you aren’t seeing the updated firmware yet (version 4.3), Steve Clayton has a tip on how to force the update.

One of the key features of the new firmware upgrade is an improvement to the included web browser – it’s now faster and offers controls that let you switch between the mobile and desktop version of the website you’re viewing.

Also new is an auto-suggest feature for text input and support for upcoming 3D games and applications. That’s right – apps and games. In case you missed the news during the Zune HD launch, there are plans to release free applications for the Zune sometime this year (soon, we now hope) such as Twitter for Zune and Facebook for Zune. In addition, the device will also support some 3D games including "Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition," "Vans Sk8: Pool Service" and "Audiosurf(TM) Tilt." The games can be added to via the Zune Marketplace accessible over a Wi-Fi connection or when connected to a PC running Zune software.

Other new features in the Zune HD 4.3 firmware are as follows:

  • Larger landscape keyboard
  • Keyboard option has been added in the settings section
  • New toggle between seek and presets for the radio
  • Updated artist bios with embedded links to other artists
  • Other bug fixes, minor updates and improvements

You can see these features in action in this YouTube video.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Whats-New-with-the-Zune-HD-43-Firmware The Microsoft Zune Team recently rolled out an update to the Zune HD firmware which brings several new features and improvements. If you aren’t seeing the updated firmware yet (version 4.3), Steve Clayton has a tip on how to force the update. One of the key features of the new firmware upgrade is an improvement to the included web browser – it’s now faster and offers controls that let you switch between the mobile and desktop version of the website you’re viewing. Also new is an auto-suggest feature for text input and support for upcoming 3D games and applications. That’s right – apps and games. In case you missed the news during the Zune HD launch, there are plans to release free applications for the Zune sometime this year (soon, we now hope) such as Twitter for Zune and Facebook for Zune. In addition, the device will also support some 3D games including "Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition," "Vans Sk8: Pool Service" and "Audiosurf(TM) Tilt." The games can be added to via the Zune Marketplace accessible over a Wi-Fi connection or when connected to a PC running Zune software. Other new features in the Zune HD 4.3 firmware are as follows: Larger landscape keyboard Keyboard option has been added in the settings section New toggle between seek and presets for the radio Updated artist bios with embedded links to other artists Other bug fixes, minor updates and improvements You can see these features in action in this YouTube video. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Whats-New-with-the-Zune-HD-43-Firmware Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Whats-New-with-the-Zune-HD-43-Firmware Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Whats-New-with-the-Zune-HD-43-Firmware/RSS Zune update Updates See What Apps Need an Update with CNET's TechTracker Here’s a handy little app that I just stumbled across thanks to MakeUseOf: CNET’s TechTracker. If you use a lot of desktop applications, you may have trouble keeping up with which programs are in need of an update. Not only do updates deliver critical bug fixes and security patches, they often deliver great new features and improvements, too. But keeping up with tons of apps – especially if they’re shareware or freeware programs – can be difficult. That’s where TechTracker comes in.

The application will automatically scan your computer for all installed software and determine whether or not it’s up-to-date. When it’s finished scanning, you can view the program updates you need and easily access the download link for the new version. Of course, this link directs you over to CNET’s own online repository of applications, but that’s fine with me – the executables there are just as good as any. 

TechTracker also features an alerts option which is off by default, but can be turned on to alert you when a software program has a new version available.

The TechTracker program is a free download from CNET and can be accessed from here.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/See-What-Apps-Need-an-Update-with-CNETs-TechTracker Here’s a handy little app that I just stumbled across thanks to MakeUseOf: CNET’s TechTracker. If you use a lot of desktop applications, you may have trouble keeping up with which programs are in need of an update. Not only do updates deliver critical bug fixes and security patches, they often deliver great new features and improvements, too. But keeping up with tons of apps – especially if they’re shareware or freeware programs – can be difficult. That’s where TechTracker comes in. The application will automatically scan your computer for all installed software and determine whether or not it’s up-to-date. When it’s finished scanning, you can view the program updates you need and easily access the download link for the new version. Of course, this link directs you over to CNET’s own online repository of applications, but that’s fine with me – the executables there are just as good as any.  TechTracker also features an alerts option which is off by default, but can be turned on to alert you when a software program has a new version available. The TechTracker program is a free download from CNET and can be accessed from here. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/See-What-Apps-Need-an-Update-with-CNETs-TechTracker Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:06:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/See-What-Apps-Need-an-Update-with-CNETs-TechTracker Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/See-What-Apps-Need-an-Update-with-CNETs-TechTracker/RSS applications Updates Application Desktop Application Xbox LIVE Update Has Arrived The highly anticipated Xbox LIVE update is now available to all users. The next time you sign into Xbox LIVE, you’ll be prompted to accept the mandatory update. If you haven’t already heard (where have you been?!), this is the update that will deliver the slew of new features originally announced at this year’s E3 Expo. Those features include updates to Netflix (queue management, movie parties, etc.), a new avatar marketplace, Xbox parties, user ratings, games on demand, and more. (For a complete list of features, see this post.)

One thing to note is that Xbox’s integration with social services like Twitter, Facebook, and Last.FM won’t arrive until later this year. Also, the new Zune Video Marketplace will ship later this fall when the new Zunes go on sale.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Xbox-LIVE-Update-Has-Arrived The highly anticipated Xbox LIVE update is now available to all users. The next time you sign into Xbox LIVE, you’ll be prompted to accept the mandatory update. If you haven’t already heard (where have you been?!), this is the update that will deliver the slew of new features originally announced at this year’s E3 Expo. Those features include updates to Netflix (queue management, movie parties, etc.), a new avatar marketplace, Xbox parties, user ratings, games on demand, and more. (For a complete list of features, see this post.) One thing to note is that Xbox’s integration with social services like Twitter, Facebook, and Last.FM won’t arrive until later this year. Also, the new Zune Video Marketplace will ship later this fall when the new Zunes go on sale. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Xbox-LIVE-Update-Has-Arrived Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:33:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Xbox-LIVE-Update-Has-Arrived Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 1 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Xbox-LIVE-Update-Has-Arrived/RSS Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox Live update Updates Hotmail gets a new look and name: Windows Live Hotmail
  • Reading Pane
  • Ability to Drag and Drop objects
  • Better Performance
  • Integration with other Live services (including instant messenger)

With more then 280 million active hotmail accounts worldwide this new version is bound to make an impact on your emailing services.
Microsoft will also have new software called Outlook Connector which will allow users to access their Live Hotmail accounts in Microsoft's desktop e-mail product. 

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/Hotmail-gets-a-new-look-and-name-Windows-Live-Hotmail Microsoft has decided to take the plunge with one of its most popular brands and give it a new name and look.  We all know hotmail as Microsoft's Web-based email service.  Well, they've officially changed the name to "Windows Live Hotmail".  Microsoft is specifically talking about the following features:Reading Pane Ability to Drag and Drop objects Better Performance Integration with other Live services (including instant messenger)With more then 280 million active hotmail accounts worldwide this new version is bound to make an impact on your emailing services.Microsoft will also have new software called Outlook Connector which will allow users to access their Live Hotmail accounts in Microsoft's desktop e-mail product.  http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/Hotmail-gets-a-new-look-and-name-Windows-Live-Hotmail Mon, 07 May 2007 17:07:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/Hotmail-gets-a-new-look-and-name-Windows-Live-Hotmail Tina Tina 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Tina/Hotmail-gets-a-new-look-and-name-Windows-Live-Hotmail/RSS Hotmail Seattle Updates Windows Live Hotmail Xbox 360 update in an Engadget reduction sauce
Instead he sat dutifully in front of his television documenting every inch of the Xbox 360 fall update that went live today. From 1080p support to watching WMV files streamed from other windows boxes, Engadget's covered it all. ]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Xbox-360-update-in-an-Endaget-reduction-sauce This morning while most of the kids were busy putting the finishing touches on costumes and candy strategies, Ryan Block was still in his pajamas. The indulgences of dressing strangely and eating chocolate by the kilo don't interest the guys and gals from Engadget when there's geeking to be done.Instead he sat dutifully in front of his television documenting every inch of the Xbox 360 fall update that went live today. From 1080p support to watching WMV files streamed from other windows boxes, Engadget's covered it all. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Xbox-360-update-in-an-Endaget-reduction-sauce Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:29:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Xbox-360-update-in-an-Endaget-reduction-sauce JD Lewin JD Lewin 1 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Xbox-360-update-in-an-Endaget-reduction-sauce/RSS Gaming Xbox 360 update HDTV Updates