A new optional (preview) update is now available to Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 users. The patch, dubbed KB5055629, raises the OS version to 22621.5262 (22H2) and 22631.5262 (23H2). It comes with two sets of fixes and improvements, one of which is coming gradually and ships with it a number of new features. Those include a new home page for File Explorer, Speech Recap, improved Narrator and Phone link.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Copilot is coming to New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge, it literally takes over it
Microsoft Edge users testing Beta builds, version 137, have noticed a surprising redesign of the browser’s new tab page. The updated layout puts the Copilot AI assistant at the center of the experience, integrating AI literally everywhere. While the feature is still in its early stages, it gives a glimpse of how much Microsoft is betting on its artificial intelligence.
Windows 10 Build 19045.5796 (Preview) improves Graphics and OS Security
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 10 users. The patch KB5055612 applies to Windows 10, version 22H2, the last supported one, and raises the OS version to Build 19045.5796. It only includes quality of life improvements, which are as follows.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3872 (Beta) introduces updated Rename Printer dialog
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.3872 (version 24H2) with KB5055640 to Insiders in the Beta channel. Similarly to its Dev channel counterpart, it updates Voice Access, Click to Do, and brings with it a huge number of various improvements.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5562 (Dev) improves Click to Do and Voice Access
Microsoft has Windows 11 Build 26200.5562 (KB5055642) to Insiders in the Dev channel. The update is notable for new text actions in Click to Do, and improvements made to Voice Access, Settings, Search, and File Explorer.
You will soon get back the clock in Windows 11’s calendar flyout
At some point of time, Microsoft removed the clock from the Calendar flyout, the one that opens when you click the taskbar date & time area. The flyout used to prominently display the current time, day, and date at the top. Below this, there was a mini-calendar view showing the current month with the day highlighted. The good news is that the removed clock is returning to the flyout, and it is getting an option to show or hide it on demand.
Windows Copilot now ignores its turn off policy and opens when you didn’t ask for
Users have noticed that Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant app ignores the policies to turn it off and even starts when it is not needed.
Windows 11 Build 22635.5240 (Beta) released with fixes
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5240 (KB5055645) to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 23H2. It doesn't bring a lot, and comes mostly with fixes for Explorer, Settings, and Voice Access.
Copilot Vision is now free for Microsoft Edge users
Microsoft has announced that users of the Microsoft Edge web browser can use the Copilot Vision feature absolutely free, without a Copilot Pro subscription. Currently, only users in the United States can take advantage of the offer.
How to Add Support for JPEG XL in Windows 11 to Open JXL Files
You can now enable native support for JPEG XL on Windows 11 to open JXL files. The appropriate extension is available in the Store for Windows 11, version 24H2. JPEG XL is a modern, open-source image format designed to provide high-quality compression for both photographs and graphics.
