Microsoft is now distributing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4520 (KB5060834) to users enrolled in the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. This update introduces a number of new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Some changes are being rolled out gradually to Beta Channel users who have enabled the option to receive updates as soon as they become available via Settings > Windows Update. Other features will be made available to all Beta Channel users over time.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 Build 26200.5670 (Dev) introduces 1Password passkey provider integration
Today Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 (KB5060838) to the Dev Channel.
Microsoft Edge 138 is out with low performance notifications
Microsoft Edge 138 Stable released. Coming with the 138.0.3351.55 version tag, it includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
June 2025 Optional Updates Released for Windows 11
On June 26, Microsoft has released a number of optional updates for Windows 11. Windows 11 version 23H2 and 22H2 receive KB5060826 (OS Builds 22631.5549 and 22621.5549), while Windows 11 24H2 gets KB5060829 (Build 26100.4484). Here are the changes.
Good Old Xbox 360 Suddenly Received Firmware Update
Almost two decades have passed since the Xbox 360 console was released to the public. But for some reason Microsoft decided to update it.
Microsoft Moves Antivirus and EDR Apps Out of Windows Kernel
Nearly one year after a faulty CrowdStrike update caused widespread system failures across 8.5 million Windows devices globally, Microsoft has announced a strategic initiative to prevent similar incidents in the future. The company plans to release a private preview for new Windows security platform that will move antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) applications out of the Windows kernel.
Microsoft Introduces the New Black Screen of Death in Windows 11
In a significant departure from a nearly 40-year visual tradition, Microsoft has announced plans to replace the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a new Black Screen of Death in future updates to Windows 11. It lacks the famous sad smiley along with the QR code image.
Google Released Chrome 138 with AI Recommendations and Enhanced Security
Google has officially released version Chrome 138. You will find AI suggestions and Google Lens integrations in the address bar, more secure new tab page, Translator API, and much more.
Chrome Browser Suffers from Issues Caused by Family Safety on Windows
Microsoft has acknowledged a number of issues affecting the Google Chrome browser with the Family Safety parental control feature on Windows. These issues also impact other browsers, interfering with both content filtering and application stability.
Meet Mu, A Small Language Model for AI Agent in Windows Settings
Microsoft has introduced a new small language model called "Mu" that powers the AI agent in the Windows 11 Settings app. Despite its relatively small size - only a few hundred million parameters - Mu demonstrates nice performance across tasks such as question-answering and Settings navigation. It runs locally and requires the neural processing unit (NPU) on Copilot+ PCs. Currently, only Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev channel can try out the AI agent in Settings (English only).
