Category: Windows 11

Earlier this month, Microsoft has made Windows version 24H2 available to Insiders on the Release Preview channel. However, the company is rolling out the update slowly, depending on the state of the Windows Update options, and geolocation. For those who wants to get the latest OS right away, the company today released ISO images. So now you can upgrade your Insider instance, or even clean install it on any other device.

Qualcomm clarified that the Automatic Super Resolution feature for Windows 11 is a Microsoft innovation and is separate from Snapdragon Game Super Resolution technology. This indicates that the feature is not restricted to devices utilizing Qualcomm processors and could potentially be available on other platforms down the line.

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 Build 26227 to Insiders on the Canary channel. It changes the hotkey for the Copilot, adds Emoji 15.1 support, and improves the Settings app.

Microsoft has updated its official codec support page for the Windows operating system. According to the new information, version 24H2 will be the first OS version that comes without the inbox AC-3 Dolby Digital codec preinstalled. On versions of Windows prior to Windows 11, version 24H2, the AC-3 codec remains available.

Microsoft recently announced AI features for Windows 11 that should only work on Copilot+ computers with Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series processors. However, enthusiasts have already been able to run the Recall option on existing hardware.

Last week there were plenty of device announcements from various vendors featuring Qualcomm's latest ARM  Snapdragon X Elite chip. The devices will run the Windows 11 on ARM operating system. Being labeled Copilot+ PCs, they boast impressive battery life and a range of unique features powered by artificial intelligence.

This guide reviews different ways to remove the drive letter in Windows 11. By default, the operating system assigns a letter to all data partitions, drives and volumes, exposing them in File Explorer. You can change this by using a variety of methods. Once done, you can use the unassigned driver letter(s) to set for any other volume, drive, or partition.

The Microsoft support site now has a new page that provides detailed information about the privacy settings associated with the Recall feature in Windows 11 version 24H2.

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 (version 23H2), build  22635.3646 (KB5037858) to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Besides the good list of fixes, it pre-installs the PC Manager app for insiders in China.

The newest feature of Windows 11 24H2, Automatic Super Resolution, will  apparently be available only Copilot+ devices powered by Snapdragon X Elite. Support for the classic x86 platform, and older Snapdragon X Plus chips has not yet been announced.