2019-07 #Windows Insider Update

The latest preview feature highlights, tips & tricks, Insider events and more.

Windows Insider Program Explore the future of Windows

We’ve got something for everyone this month.   Developers will appreciate the huge performance improvements made possible by the new Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 architecture. IT Pros can explore powerful management tools with new previews for Windows Server, Desktop Analytics, desktop virtualization and more.   We’ve also got some exciting updates for Windows Insiders in the Windows 10 Insider Preview Fast ring. And for all you Insiders in the Slow ring—19H2 has arrived!1   EXPLORE THE LATEST PREVIEW FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS >

Tips and Tricks Get the latest Insider Preview build (19H2) in the Slow ring. Just go to Settings>Windows Insider Program to confirm that your device is set for Slow ring builds. Then head over to Settings>Windows Update and click “Check for updates”.2   FIND OUT HOW WE ARE EVOLVING THE UPDATE EXPERIENCE >   Get notifications from your phone on your PC. With the Your Phone app, you can now receive and manage your Android phone’s notifications on your PC.   GET THE YOUR PHONE APP FROM THE MICROSOFT STORE >   How to use an additional computer as a secondary display. In just a few simple steps, you can set up a Surface Pro or Surface Go as a secondary monitor.   GET THE STEPS TO SET UP >

Community Webcast: Live from Microsoft Store near Microsoft headquarters. We’ll be discussing the latest Insider Preview builds in the Fast and Slow rings, OneWeek activities, and taking Q&A from you.   WATCH OUR WEBCAST ON AUGUST 1 AT 2:00 PM PDT >   Podcast: Gaming for everyone. What does a future look like where everybody can play? In our latest podcast episode, gaming gurus Tara Voelker and Gabi Michel join us to take a look at accessibility in gaming through the evolution of Mixer and the Xbox Adaptive Controller.   LISTEN TO THE LATEST PODCAST >   Inspired by Insiders: Windows Subsystem for Linux. What happens when Windows Insider developers post almost 32,000 comments about a single Windows feature? Even if you’re not a developer, the answer will impress you.   READ THE LATEST INSPIRED BY INSIDER STORY >   Introducing tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge. Tracking prevention is designed to protect you from being tracked by websites that you aren’t accessing directly. This feature is currently available in Microsoft Edge preview builds.   READ MORE ABOUT TRACKING PREVENTION >   Build better spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel. Preview a new Excel calculation experience that will allow you to build more capable spreadsheets, faster, with fewer formulas and less chance of error.   LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS OFFICE INSIDER FEATURE UPDATE >

For IT Pros Use Desktop Analytics and machine learning to get and stay current. This service provides intelligence that helps you make more informed decisions about the update readiness of your Windows clients—and is now available in preview.   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DESKTOP ANALYTICS >   Announcing Windows Server vNext Preview Build. Along with a new Windows Insider preview build of the Windows Server VNext Semi-Annual Channel editions, we have also just released Windows Admin Center Preview 1906.   GET LICENSING KEYS AND FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS >   Create a full desktop virtualization environment in your Azure subscription. Windows Virtual Desktop—now available in preview—lets you deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes.   VIRTUAL DESKTOP PREVIEW HIGHLIGHTS AND SETUP DETAILS >

For Developers A new Windows 10 Preview SDK. This Windows 10 SDK Preview Build can be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18922 or greater.   SDK RELEASE NOTES AND DOWNLOAD DETAILS >   Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 now available. The new architecture delivers faster file system performance. Plus, full system call compatibility lets you run more applications like Docker.   GET WSL 2 DETAILS >   Use VHD to Accelerate DirectX 12 development. Use VHD files to quickly set up a Windows 10 OS on your dev machine without changing the major OS partition.   FIND OUT HOW TO USE VHD >   Minor update fixes PIX on Insider Preview builds. A new PIX release makes it compatible with the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Builds.   FIND OUT MORE AND DOWNLOAD PIX >   Windows Terminal preview available in the Microsoft Store. Announced at Microsoft Build 2019, Windows Terminal is a fast, efficient terminal application for users of command-line tools and shells like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL.   GET WINDOWS TERMINAL PREVIEW HIGHLIGHTS >   Avnet offers free Azure Sphere Development Kits. Our partner, Avnet, will be providing free starter kits for developers wanting to rapidly prototype their next IoT solution. But hurry! The kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.   LEARN HOW TO GET A FREE DEVELOPMENT KIT >   JavaScript debugging using Microsoft Edge Insider. Visual Studio Preview now enables JavaScript debugging in the new Microsoft Edge Insider browser.   READ VISUAL STUDIO PREVIEW RELEASE NOTES >

Get late-breaking Windows Insider news @windowsinsider.

1. Features may be available in select markets; experience may vary by region and device. Windows 10 Insider Preview may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. Some product features and functionality may require additional hardware or software.   2. To link directly to Settings, go to Settings>Windows Insider Program and Settings>Windows Update. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 USA