Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Aniket Krishnat Naravanekar

Neal Robert Christiansen

Yanran Hao

Ping Xie

Mingbiao Fei

Vinod Reddy Chavva

A computing device saves storage space by foregoing writing the payloads for batches of feature files to local storage and then automatically downloading payloads for individual batches of feature files as associated features are called upon. In various embodiments, an operating system (OS) that includes both frequently used and infrequently used features is executing on the computing device. Batches of feature files for the frequently used features of the OS may be hydrated on the computing device whereas batches of feature files for the infrequently used features of the OS may be left dehydrated on the computing device. When an infrequently used feature is requested, the computing device automatically downloads a corresponding batch of feature files. Then, the computing device may fulfill the request by implementing the infrequently used feature. Thus, predetermined batches of feature files remain immediately accessible at the computing device without consuming storage space unless called upon.

Automatic hydration of feature file batches

Systems, methods, and devices for determining a target device for a voice command are provided. A voice command is detected at a plurality of devices. A weight is determined for the detected voice command at each device of the plurality of devices. The determined weight is exchanged among the plurality of devices. A highest weight among the exchanged weights is determined. The device associated with the highest weight is determined as the target device for the voice command.

Determining a target device for voice command interaction

Techniques are disclosed for managing applications. Responsive to receiving a request for access to a first application, metadata is retrieved that is written to the local drive of the computing device. Responsive to the metadata indicating that the first application is not written to the local drive of the computing device, a download request is transmitted to an application provider. A download package for application is received that includes one or more application files that are operable to execute the application when stored on the computing device without executing an installation process.

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