Category: Windows 11

Dev channel insiders have received a new build of Windows 11. This time it is Build 26120.1252, and it continues the roll-out of new features. The latter have been earlier announced but shortly paused. Besides, there are a number of improvements made to the Start menu, File Explorer, and Widgets.

As you remember, Microsoft is working on a new "All apps" view for the Start menu. In addition to the list view (used now), it is getting a grid with big icons. Finally, a new research reveals that Microsoft is adding a "Category view" for All apps.

Insiders in the Beta channel running Windows 11 version 23H2 are now receiving Build 22635.3930. The update includes a revamped look of the Home page in File Explorer, the option to remove the notification bell from the taskbar, and more. The taskbar supports navigation by letters between open apps, and Nearby Share now allows you to quickly share data with your Android device.

Microsoft today released Windows 11 Builds 22621.3951 (22H2) and 22631.3951 (23H2), KB5040527 to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. It includes options to duplicate a tab in File Explorer, to pin shortcuts from the Start menu to the taskbar and make a desktop shortcut with drag-n-drop, and more.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26252 to Windows Insider program participants on the Canary channel. This update brings weather, sports, stock market, and traffic widgets to the lock screen. Also, the Start menu supports drag and drop to the taskbar and desktop, the Settings app shows build expiration date, and more.

It is the second Tuesday of the month, so here are cumulative updates for all supported Windows versions. This time, the update is also available for Windows 11 24H2, which is currently being tested on Copilot+ PCs.

Microsoft reminded users that support for Windows 11 22H2 will end on October 8, 2024. This applies to Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations, which were released on September 20, 2022. The company recommends upgrade to version 23H2.

Since March 2024, is testing spell-checking and auto-correct features in Notepad among Windows 11 insiders. But now, these features are being rolled out to the stable version of the operating system.

Microsoft is testing a UI improvement for the Library in the Store app. The entry point of your purchases and favorite apps will soon allow you to find the needed one thanks to the search box addition.