Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 27965 to Insiders in the Canary channel. After long time, the Canary channel gets the new scrollable start menu with a companion panel for Phone Link. It lists everything on one page, and allows disabling the Recommended section.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft Addresses Long-Standing “Update and Shut Down” Bug in Windows 11
Microsoft is currently testing a fix in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds for both the Dev and Beta Channels. The update targets a persistent issue with the "Update and Shut Down" feature that has frustrated users for over two years.
Microsoft postpones price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Last week, Microsoft unveiled an updated Xbox Game Pass service with new plans and benefits. At the same time, the company decided to increase the price of its flagship Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan by 50% - from $20 to $30 per month. So many subscribers were unhappy with such a significant price increase, and many began canceling their Xbox Game Pass subscriptions altogether.
Microsoft has denied rumors that the next-gen Xbox consoles are canceled
Last week, reports circulated online that Microsoft had allegedly canceled the next generation of Xbox consoles. However, Microsoft has come out to deny these rumors, at least for now.
Windows 11 Setup Changes: Local Accounts Phased Out, User Folder Naming Added
Microsoft has introduced significant changes to the Windows 11 setup process, reinforcing its requirement for a Microsoft account and internet connection while adding a long-requested customization feature.
Windows 11 Build 26120.6772 (Beta) Released (version 24H2)
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.6772 (KB5065797), version 24H2, to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. Similarly to the Dev channel, it adds new capabilities to Click to Do, including object recognition in images and unit converter. Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners. And more.
Windows 11 Build 26220.6772 (Dev) Improves Click to Do, Windows Hello, and Explorer
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. It adds new capabilities to Click to Do, including object recognition in images and unit converter. Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners. And more.
Windows 11 Build 27959 (Canary) Allows Changing Hardware Indicator Positions
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27959 to Windows Insiders in the Canary channel. It adds several improvements and features new to the channel. Here are the details.
Windows 11 25H2 Group Policy Templates and Reference Spreadsheet Now Available
Microsoft has released the Administrative Templates (.admx) and accompanying XLSX reference spreadsheet for Windows 11 version 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update. These resources allow system administrators and IT professionals to manage both client and server deployments of this update through Active Directory and related enterprise management tools, configure advanced settings, and fine grain tune the OS.
Microsoft Confirms Broken Media Creation Tool on Arm64 Devices for Windows 11 25H2
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool no longer works on devices powered by Arm64 processors following the release of Windows 11 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update. Users on affected systems encounter the error message: “We're not sure what happened, but we're unable to run this tool on your PC.”
