With the Dev channel build 25211 Microsoft re-introduced the ability to drag-n-drop icons in the system tray on the taskbar. However, this novelty is not available to everyone. The company is rolling out it gradually, starting with a small group of users. Luckily, it is easy to activate this feature manually.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft released Windows 11 builds 22621.730 and 22623.730 to the Beta channel
Besides the new Dev channel build that restores Task Manager in the taskbar context menu, Microsoft has released two builds to Insiders in the Beta channel. Build 22623.730 has new features, and Build 22621.730 comes with new features disabled by default. Both builds are released as the KB5017385 cumulative update.
Windows 11 Build 25211 restores Task Manager in the taskbar context menu
Microsoft has released a new build to Insiders in the Dev channel. Windows 11 Build 25211 restores Task Manager in the taskbar context menu, includes a new Settings page for Widgets, and features auto-save screenshot option in the Snipping tool.
PowerToys will soon allow you to find what app prevents deleting a file
You may be familiar with the Unlocker freeware app that allows deleting files in use. The app is able to find what process is locking the file. The similar functionality now comes to PowerToys with a new "File Locksmith" utility.
The new unified Outlook app for Windows is now available to all Office Insiders
The Project Monarch app goes live for Office Insiders. Microsoft was testing it since May of this year. But at that time only select customers and some Office Insider program participants on the Beta channel could access it. Microsoft today announced that the new app is available to all Office Insiders on the Current channel, whether they have a personal or corporate Microsoft 365 subscription.
Windows 11 22H2 Administrative Templates with XLSX Spreadsheet for Group Policy
Microsoft has released Administrative Templates with XLSX Spreadsheet that match Group Policy options in the Windows 11 version 22H2. System administrators and IT Pros can install them to manage server and client versions of "Windows 11 2022 Update" via Active Directory and related deployment services. For consumers, XLSX Group Policy spreadsheet is a must have thing, as it exposes all the Registry options related to this or that Policy Options.
Intel SST driver can cause BSoD in Windows 11 2022 Update
Traditionally for recent Windows releases, the Intel SST driver has once again become an upgrade block for Windows 11 2022 Update version 22H2. Microsoft is currently not offering the newest OS for some computers with Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers. There is a high chance of getting BSODs after installing it.
Microsoft plans to support Windows 11 2022 Update for 2 years
Microsoft has revealed its support schedule for the latest version of Windows 11. The company's plan is to provide support for "Windows 11 2022 Update" until October 14, 2024. Interestingly, the Redmond firm didn't specify the end of support date for the Windows 11 OS family in general.
Windows 11 is getting a revamped Search UI
An update Search user interface has beed spotted in latest Dev builds of Windows 11. It retires now-classic Windows 10-like links for search categories, and replaces it with "pills".
How to Enable Hidden Features in Windows 11 22H2 Slated for October
With recent official release of Windows 11 2022 Update, version 22H2 , Microsoft also announced that some of the feature won't be available until October. Those include Suggested Actions, Taskbar Overflow, a newer "Open With" window, and tabs in File Explorer. But if you want any or all of them right now, you don't have to wait till October.
