Two more feature reached their end of support this year. Windows Mixed Reality and Defender Application Guard for Edge are now listed on the deprecated features in Windows 11.
Category: Windows 11
Confirmed: December Updates cause Wi-Fi connection problems in Windows 11
Some Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 users are experiencing Wi-Fi connectivity issues after installing the December 12, 2023 monthly cumulative update KB5033375. They report that the problem only affects corporate wireless networks with the seamless Wi-Fi roaming feature enabled, which ensures a smooth transition between access points.
After a year, Microsoft has finally fixed the File Explorer auto-opening bug
Microsoft has finally resolved an annoying problem with File Explorer that has been plaguing users for over a year. The issue, which caused the application to unexpectedly open and disrupt attention from other programs, was first reported by numerous users on the Feedback Hub in October 2022. This frustrating bug occurred regularly, every hour, and became a major inconvenience for those using the file manager.
Microsoft has fixed the bug that renames all printers to HP products
Microsoft released update KB5034510 on December 15, 2023, to address a bug in Windows 10/11 where all printers were being renamed to HP products. The patch file for fixing the printer renaming issue in 64-bit versions of Windows 11 is named PrintMetadataTroubleshooterX64.exe and has a size of 240 kilobytes.
Microsoft discontinues Legacy Console Mode in Windows 11
Microsoft has announced that Legacy Console Mode will no longer be supported in Windows 11 and upcoming versions. This feature was originally created for running older command line applications on Windows 10.
Microsoft adds a dedicated AI Components page to Windows 11
Similar to System Components page in Settings, Microsoft prepares an option for AI software bundled with the OS. A work-in-progress UI has already exists in Settings of the latest Canary build 26016.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2915 (Beta) adds custom Voice Access shortcuts (commands)
Microsoft today released the last Beta build in 2023 of Windows 11 Insider Preview. Build 22635.2915 (KB5033456) adds custom command support to Voice Access with extra language and a multi-display option, and improves discoverability of screen casting. Besides, there are new features and improvements for Windows 365 Boot, Windows 365 Switch, and fixes.
Windows 11 Build 23606 (Dev) includes fixes, deprecates Speech Recognition
Windows 11 Build 23606 is now available to Insiders in the Dev channel. It is the first release that deprecates Speech Recognition and prevents you from accessing it. It also includes fixes for File Explorer and input. Finally, it is worth noting that it is the last Dev channel release 2023 - the next one will only come in 2024.
Windows 11 Build 26016 (Canary) introduces Protected Print Mode
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 26016 to Insiders in the Canary channel. The release is notable for adding a new 'Windows Protected Print Mode' feature, network diagnostic in the tray in the context menu, and small Settings updates.
Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, December 12, 2023
Microsoft today released the monthly cumulative updates for all Windows 11/10 systems that are currently supported. These updates mainly concentrate on resolving issues and closing vulnerabilities, but may include some new features earlier available to Insiders. Users can conveniently obtain these updates with the built-in Windows Update option.
