Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, Build 26058, to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. Insiders on the Canary channel will receive build 26058.1000, while the Dev channel has been released build 26058.1100 (KB5036078). The features are completely identical for both updates, Microsoft is just testing different distribution methods of the OS. Finally, the ISO images are also available.

A few days ago Microsoft has officially announced the inbox sudo for Windows app. It allows running apps as administrator from the command prompt, but in a different way than the Linux app of the same name. The open source community didn't appreciate Microsoft's release, and they actually have a reason.

Microsoft has released a new portion of cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. Such updates do not bring with them drastic changes, as their goal is to close vulnerabilities and improve reliability. In some cases, Microsoft ships with them minor improvements to usability.

With Windows 11 24H2 Microsoft is tightening the screws, leaving even more PCs officially incompatible with the OS. A newly discovered change in hardware requirements reveals that core files now require a new CPU instruction, POPCNT. If your hardware doesn't support it, the OS will not boot, and there is no way to bypass this change.

Shortly after being discovered by enthusiasts, Microsoft officially introduced Quick Actions for Copilot. They are currently apply to the text content and allow you to perform AI-powered manipulations with the clipboard.

Microsoft has announced that the upcoming major update to the Windows operating system, set for the release this fall, will be Windows 11 version 24H2. It won't be Windows 12, as many expected. The announcement is part of the latest Windows 11 Insider release notes for the Build 26052 (Dev and Canary).

Microsoft is rolling out updates for the inbox Snipping Tool and Notepad apps. They will be available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. The Snipping Tool now supports drawing basic shapes, and Notepad has got Copilot integration.

Microsoft today released the first Insider Preview build from the new "Germanium" branch. Insiders in the Canary Channel will receive Build 26052.1000 while Insiders in the Dev Channel will receive Build 26052.1100 (KB5035384). For the latter, Microsoft is testing servicing, so there is no difference between Build 26052.1000 and Build 26052.1100. The release includes a huge number of changes.

Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 (version 23H2) to Insiders in the Beta channel. Build 22635.3140 (KB5034851) includes improvements for Copilot and Start menu, as noted below.