Microsoft gradually improves the Windows 11 shell, and makes it more convenient and effective. One of the recent additions in this area is the ability to drag icons from the pinned section of the Start menu to the taskbar. It is new to build 22635.3785 (Beta), so if you are a Beta channel insider, you can try it right away.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Recall will analyze the screen content on demand
The AI-powered Recall feature in Windows 11 will analyze desktop content at the user's request, rather than in a default mode, as the company previously demonstrated. It is getting several user interface improvements that include the ability to organize them with tags, search them using advanced filters, and more.
Microsoft has resumed Windows 11 24H2 rollout to insiders
Last Saturday, Microsoft resumed the earlier suspended rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2. It is again available to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. Microsoft has issued Build 26100.863, but didn't provide the list of changes.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3785 (Beta) adds Jump Lists to pinned apps in Start
Windows 11 Build 22635.3785 is a new release for Insiders on the Beta channel. With this update, the Start menu shows the jump lists for pinned Start menu apps. It also allows you to directly share your files to the linked Android smartphone. Finally, Microsoft is again testing various Spotlight UI variants on the desktop.
Windows 11 Build 26120.961 (Dev) is available to Insiders
Windows 11 Build 26120.961 (KB5038575) is now available in the Dev channel. It is a minor update, with no feature changes. It only comes with reliability improvements, and also includes an updated Store app.
Microsoft delays the controversial Recall feature
Microsoft will be releasing its new Copilot Plus PCs next week, but without the controversial Recall feature that captures screenshots of user activities. The company has decided to hold off on including Recall in order to test it with the Windows Insider program. Initially, Microsoft had intended to offer Recall as an optional feature with enhanced security measures, but has now chosen to delay its launch.
Windows 11 to get new Generative AI page in Settings and Logon Animation
Windows 11 Build 26236 (Canary) includes a few hidden features that aren't enabled by default. There is now a new Generative AI page in Settings that allows you to allow or deny applications access to generative AI introduced in Windows 11. Another change is a new logon animation that also says "welcome back" instead of just "welcome".
Windows 10 Build 19045.4593 (Beta & RP) improves the Windows Backup app
A new Windows 10 preview, Build 19045.4593 (KB5039299) is coming to Insiders on the Beta and Release Preview channels. Insiders on the Beta and Release Preview channels will receive the same builds of Windows 10, but the Beta channel will test new features that are in development and not yet ready for public distribution.
Windows 11 Builds 22631.3807/22631.3807 allow creating Tar and 7z archives
Microsoft rolls out a couple of builds to Windows 11 insiders on the release preview channel. Windows 11 Build 22621.3807 is coming for those who run version 22H2, and Build 22631.3807 applies to version 23H2. Both allow creating Tar and 7z archives, convert Copilot into a non-docked window, restore the show desktop taskbar button in the right corner, and more.
Windows 11 Build 26236 (Canary) ships new Account Manager to more users
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26236 to Insiders in the Canary channel. It continues the rollout of the new Account Manager in the Start menu, fixes the Edge sound level in the Settings app, and includes several more fixes.
