Windows 11 Build 22635.4660 is now available in the Beta channel of the Insider program. But all the changes in this release are only available to users with the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" toggle turned on. Also, this builds kills Suggested Actions. Here are the details.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 Build 27766 (Canary) comes with a few fixes
Microsoft has released the first update for the Canary channel in 2025. It is Windows 11 Build 27766, and it fixes a couple of build upgrade issues, and fixes bugs in File Explorer.
Here is how Dynamic Wallpapers could look in Windows 11 (but they are still missing)
Microsoft was working on a Dynamic Wallpapers feature for Windows 11, but for some reason it didn't found its path into any of the Preview or release versions of the OS. In fact, it was a feature of Windows 10X, the cancelled OS project from which Windows 11's user interface originated, along with several features. A former Microsoft designer has shed some light on what the Dynamic Wallpaper feature actually is.
Windows 11’s Recall still takes screenshots of credit cards
Microsoft's Recall feature has returned to Windows Insiders builds, complete with screen encryption and a sensitive information filtering setting. The latter prevents any apps or websites that contain credit card numbers, insurance policies, or other sensitive financial information from being recorded. However, in testing, this filter only works in a limited number of cases.
Windows 11 24H2 has issues with audio and Auto HDR, rollout is paused
Microsoft has paused the rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2 for PCs with Auto HDR enabled. The company confirms that in some cases, graphics in games may appear too contrasty and oversaturated. Additionally, Auto HDR may cause some games to freeze.
Microsoft is updating Microsoft 365 and Copilot UI
Microsoft has announced a major update to the Microsoft 365 app and Copilot user experience, coming in January 2025. This information was shared via the Microsoft 365 Message Center.
Windows 11 Build 26120.2705 (Dev) adds more Copilot+ features to AMD/Intel PCs
Windows 11 Build 26120.2705 (Dev) adds Live captions and real-time translation to Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD hardware. There are also several fixes and improvements.
Mozilla to remove the Do Not Track option in Firefox 135
Mozilla has announced its decision to remove the Do Not Track feature from Firefox starting with version 135. This feature allowed users to request that websites not track their activity.
PowerToys 0.87 makes the New+ menu compatible with Windows 10
Microsoft has released a new version of its PowerToys app suite. This time, besides the huge list of fixes and various improvements, it also brings the New+ menu utility to Windows 10. Starting with PowerToys 0.87, you can use this powerful and flexible replacement for the Right-click > New menu in Windows 10's File Explorer.
Download Emoji Button for Taskbar in Windows 11 and 10
Here you can get a tiny app to open the Emoji panel in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Microsoft is currently working on such a feature for Windows 11, but the app I have created also works in Windows 10.
