Author: Sergey Tkachenko

Microsoft is testing a new method for installing updates for Windows 11 called hot patching. It is already used in some editions of Windows Server, on Xbox consoles, and it may soon appear in consumer editions of Windows 11.

Windows 11 Photos app continues to get more AI-powered features for image editing. Starting in version 2024.11020.21001.0, an AI feature called Generative Erase will allow you to remove both small and large objects from your photos. Moreover, Windows 10 Photos app is also receiving all the AI-powered improvements for the first time.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26063 to Insiders on the Canary channel. Dev Channel Insiders will not receive this build. Instead, a service update for build 26058 was released for them. It is intended to test the servicing pipeline for Windows 11 version 24H2.

Microsoft continues to show love to the classic Paint app. Just recently the company updated it with layer support, and now makes layers more customizable. Paint 11.2402.20.0 adds a slider to adjust the brush size. Also, there is now an option to quickly specify the layer background color in a convenient way (or remove it).

Microsoft is automatically updating eligible PCs to Windows 11 2023 Update, version 23H2. it was introduced in October 2023 in form of an optional update. It was coming to those who had enabled the option to receive the latest updates in the Settings app > Windows Update. But now it is time to get it for everyone.

After announcing the version number for the next major update, which is Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft silently revealed its marketing name. Windows 11 version 24H2 is now officially referred as Windows 11 2024 Update.

For Insiders running Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26058, Microsoft is now rolling out extra features for the Copilot assistant. Now you can use it to manage more settings, including ease-of-access options and Power Automate Desktop.