Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27909 to the Canary Channel. This update delivers a series of improvements and fixes aimed at enhancing system stability and user experience for Insiders. The company has confirmed that it will not release SDKs for builds in the 27xxx series at this time.

As the end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 version 22H2 is coming closer, users are reporting an increasing frequency of Windows 11 upgrade prompts. Surprisingly, it appears on systems that do not meet official hardware requirements.

Microsoft makes Cloud Gaming easier to access via Xbox PC App. Games available to play through Xbox Cloud Gaming will now appear in the library and recent games list in the Xbox app for PC. This includes both original Xbox games and console exclusives for Xbox Series X|S.

Microsoft has released optional cumulative update  KB5062663 (builds 22621.5699 and 22631.5699) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which brings with it bug fixes and various improvements.

Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5062660 (build 26100.4770) for Windows 11 version 24H2, which brings with it bug fixes and various improvements.

Microsoft has posted a comprehensive note regarding AI-driven features to Windows 11, specifically designed to improve productivity, creativity, and system usability on Copilot+ PCs. The company highlights AI agent in Settings, Click to Do options, AI-powered editing in Photos app, Paint and Snipping tool, and more.

Since the launch of Windows 11 in October 2021, users have consistently reported performance-related issues, particularly on hardware with hybrid processor architectures. Many have observed minimal improvements in system responsiveness and gaming performance compared to Windows 10. Others note that the new OS is sluggish in everyday use.

Microsoft introduces a new Shared Audio feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds on the Beta and Dev channels. It allows users to direct sound output to multiple devices simultaneously. It is possible to use it with two sets of headphones, or use with speakers and headphones at the same time, and so on. The option is available in the Quick Settings panel, featuring a newly added "Shared audio" button next to the existing "Project" option.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) to Insiders in the Dev channel, featuring several new AI features, and the ability to create logs for OS slowdowns. Copilot+ PCs can now use a Click-to-Do action "Describe image". There are also various fixes and improvements.

Microsoft has released a new build of Windows 11, version 24H2. It raises the OS version to Build 26120.4741 (KB5062678), and is now available to Insider program participants in the Beta channel.