Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.7070 (KB5070300), to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. New widget features include a default dashboard selection, numeric indicators for alerts, and reset behavior upon exiting the panel. Smart App Control now allows users to enable or disable it via Windows Security without reinstalling the system. File Explorer re-enables user icons in the Activity column but temporarily disables StorageProvider API integration and suggested files support.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
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