Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26200.5551 (KB5055617), to Insiders in the Dev channel. As a reminder, the Dev channel has moved to builds with numbers 26200. This means that the ability to switch from the Dev channel to Beta will close after installing build 26200.5510. If you have not yet switched to the Beta channel, but want to do so, then when build 26200.5510 appears in the Windows Update Center, you can pause receiving updates, switch the channel, and resume updates.

Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 (KB5055627) is now available to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for version 24H2 (Build 26100). This update introduces several new features and improvements, some of which will roll out gradually to users. It improves Recall and Click to Do, two AI-powered tools for quickly finding and acting on content. Enhanced search capabilities and cloud photo integration make finding files easier on Copilot+ PCs. Other highlights include improved accessibility, bug fixes, and new features like Phone Link and interactive widgets. Some features are rolling out gradually, and a known issue with Windows Recovery Environment will be resolved in a future update.

Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.5170 (KB5055623) to Insider program participants in the Beta channel. It represents version 23H2, and includes various improvements and fixes, such as folders opening in new tabs by default in File Explorer (if enabled), a fix for Start Menu layout issues with larger text sizes, and resolved crashes when copying or renaming files. Text descriptions for File Explorer buttons have been disabled temporarily. Known issues include a brief display of the Start Menu Settings context menu when right-clicking apps in Table and Categories views. Users can toggle features like tabbed browsing in Folder Options.

Microsoft is preparing something special for Windows 11's Start menu. It is getting a new, larger layout that fits everything on the single scrollable page. Even the All apps are placed on the same page as pinned apps and recommends. And you can disable those annoying recommendations!

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (KB5055622), version 24H2 to Beta channel insiders. It shares some new features with today's Dev channel release, including the taskbar icon scaling, drag tray for quick file sharing via a desktop panel, some Copilot+ features, and more.

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, Build 26200.5518 (KB5054687), to Insiders in the Dev channel. This update introduces a new taskbar feature - icon auto-scaling. When the taskbar is full, Windows can now make the app icons smaller to fit more of them. Besides, it includes the new colorful battery icon, a file share panel (drag tray) at the top of the desktop, and much more.

After some period of testing, Microsoft brought its cool hotpatching technology to Windows 11 24H2. It allows you to install Windows updates without rebooting. As the Redmond firm initially promised, it remains available exclusively for enterprise versions of the OS.

Microsoft has announced that intelligent features in Windows 11 such as Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator are now available on all Copilot+ PC devices powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300, Intel Core Ultra 200V, and Snapdragon X Series processors.

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 version 23H2, Build  22635.5160 (KB5053654) for Insiders in the Beta channel. It officially introduces the new FAQ section in the Settings app, adds Speech Recap to Narrator, and better sharing dialog.