Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3037 via KB5050094. It is an optional "Preview" update that comes with several improvements made to File Explorer, the Settings app, Windows Studio effects, and more. There are also several bigfixes.

Microsoft is working on a new file-sharing feature in Windows 11, internally called the "Drag Tray,". Being hidden in Beta 22635.4805 build, is designed to make file sharing more convenient and intuitive. When you drag a file, a Share panel appears at the top of your screen, displaying a subtle "Drag here to share" prompt. Also, it lists, a small set of compatible apps and services that can receive the file, greatly saving the user's time.

Windows 11 Build 26120.3000 has become available to Insiders in the Dev channel. It is the first release to officially introduce the new battery icons in the system tray along with the ability to enable the power percentage next to the battery icon. Besides, there are fixes, the gamepad layout for the touch keyboard, and Narrator improvements.

Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.4805  to Insiders in the Beta channel. It represents version 23H2 and comes via the KB5050105 packages. Here are the details.

Windows 11 Build 26100.3025 is now available for Insiders on the Release Preview channel. It represents Windows 11 version 24H2, and comes with plenty of various improvements and fixes. Those include taskbar preview thumbnails, Windows Studio Effects, File Explorer quality of life improvements, 6GHz Mobile Hotspot, and much more.

Microsoft has announced that it starts forced upgrade of devices running Windows 11 versions 22H2/23H2 to the latest Windows 11 24H2. This time, this only applies to consumer devices. Enterprise computers managed by AD won't be offered to install the newest OS.

Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered search feature in the latest Dev build for Windows Insiders. The new feature uses semantic analysis to help find the files you need based on even the vaguest of search queries. The new feature will only work on Copilot+ PCs devices, as it requires a neural processing unit (NPU).

The recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2992 (Dev channel) includes a hidden Battery Percentage feature. It adds a text value of the battery power that will appear next to the battery icon on the taskbar. Earlier, you could only find the value by hovering with you mouse pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar. Now it can be enabled to be visible all the time.

Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26120.2992 (KB5050083) to insiders in the Dev channel. It comes with a huge number of improvements made to the OS, apps, and Copilot+ capabilities. Here are the details.

Windows 11 Build 22631.4825 is now available in the Release Preview Channel. This update introduces several enhancements and fixes, including improvements in the Taskbar, File Explorer, and many other inbox apps. Additionally, there are fixes related to Remote Desktop and other system reliability improvements.