But in order to run MR, you’ll need a machine with at least the following: a dual-core Core i5-7200U CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology enabled, 8GB of RAM, 10GB of storage space and an Intel HD Graphics 620 integrated GPU. MORE: I Jumped Off a Building In a Windows MR Headset What can you do in the MR simulation? At the moment, you can walk around in a virtual house reminiscent of PlayStation Home, and possibly experience Windows apps such as Edge, Skype and Photos. I say possibly because they didn’t always open for us when we right-clicking our mouse, even though that’s how it’s supposed to work. You’ll use the W, A, S, and D keys to move directionally, and the arrow keys to rotate your view. Make sure you hold Shift while you move, as the walking speed is slower than a dial-up modem. Here’s how to unlock the headset-free version of Mixed Reality Portal:

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click the Settings gear.
  3. Click Update & Security.
  4. Click For developers.
  5. Select Developer mode. 6. Click Yes.
  6. Click in the Search field in the task bar.
  7. Type “mixed reality portal.”
  8. Select Mixed Reality Portal. 10. Click Get started. 11. Click I agree. 12. Click Set up simulation (for developers) after you discover if your hardware supports the experience. 13. Click Set up.
  9. Click the Tools icon in the bottom left corner. 15. Turn the switch under Headset to the On position.
  10. Click the Tools icon to hide the panel. You’ve got Windows’ Mixed Reality Portal running without a headset! Click Win+Y to switch controls between keyboard and display.

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Best Windows 10 Keyboard ShortcutsMIrror Your Screen to a TV or MonitorSpeed Windows 10 Boot TimeGet Superfast Mouse, Touchpad SpeedsCalibrate Your MonitorActivate ‘God Mode’Defragment Your Hard DriveMeasure the Time it Takes for Apps to Load at BootUse Maximum CPU PowerEnable Swipe to Delete in EmailCopy and Paste at the Command PromptRecord Video of an AppUse Offline MapsGet the Full Layout in Windows 10’s Touch KeyboardCreate a .Reg File for Easy Registry HacksRecord PC Gameplay on the Xbox AppPerform a Clean Install of Windows 10Uninstall Windows 10 and Roll Back to 7 or 8Enable the Linux Bash ShellGenerate a Detailed Battery ReportTurn a PC into a Wireless DisplayOpen Folders in the TaskbarOpen Sites in the TaskbarImport Gmail ContactsGet Android NotificationsUse Multiple DesktopsUse Eye ControlUse the Timeline Feature to Resume a TaskSend Web Pages from Phone to PCAll Windows 10 TipsIncrease your Battery Life