Microsoft is rolling out a new version of the Copilot app for Windows (1.25095.161.0 and later). The update is available in the Microsoft Store to all Windows Insiders, regardless of their update channel. The new version of the app brings with it a new capability: Access to Settings on Windows 11.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
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