Category: Windows 11

There's a reported issue in Windows 11 24H2 where Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions fail to work properly after logging in. It's not yet known what exactly causes the bug. Some users blame recent security patches, such as KB5050094 and KB5051987. These updates seem to have introduced changes that affect how RDP interacts with the network.

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4950 (KB5052078) to the Beta Channel. The update is only available to users who didn't set their settings to get 24H2 Insider releases. and applies to version 23H2. The release comes with significant UI improvements, and adds a Share bar to the top of the screen, making sharing your files much easier and convenient. Besides, the Start menu now supports the Grid and Categories views for the "All apps" page.

Windows 11 Build 26120.3291 (KB5052080) is now available to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. The release includes and improved Windows Search that supports natural language to find objects in images.  The updated Snipping Tool includes the option to trim video recordings.  Insiders in the Beta channel are receiving the same Windows 11 version 24H2 builds that are released to the Dev channel. The updates are currently optional, so you can choose the right time to upgrade to the new OS version.

Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26100.3321 via KB5052093 to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. It is notable for new colorful battery icons, the improved taskbar and Spotlight, and various fixes.

Microsoft is developing a tool to easily migrate to a new Windows 11 PC. Traces of it can be found in the latest Windows 11 Insider build 22635.4945, released for the Beta channel. The famous researcher  "phantomofearth" on X uncovered an early-stage application designed to simplify the process of transferring data from an old computer to a new one.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.4945, version 23H2 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It comes via the KB5052084 patch and includes the following improvements.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.3281 (KB5052086) to Insiders using the Dev and Beta channels. The update applies to version 24H2. Recently, Insiders in the Beta channel have started receiving the same Windows 11 version 24H2 builds that are released to the Dev channel. The updates are currently optional, so you can choose the right time to upgrade to the new OS version.

Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22631.4969 to the Release Preview channel of the Insider program. There are plenty of improvements in this update, including the ability to disable the backup prompt in File Explorer, new Spotlight, Settings and Narrator options, and some fixes.

Microsoft introduced a more compact date format for the taskbar in the latest Windows 11 updates. Instead of showing the full date, the new format drops the year value. E.g. you will see 02/11 instead of 02/11/2024. The change is aimed at saving space and making the taskbar look cleaner and give more room to icons.

Microsoft today released a set of updates for all supported Windows versions. Those include Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, and several Windows 10 versions. These updates do not include drastic changes to the OS. Their primary goal is to fix bugs and close vulnerabilities. However, from time to time Microsoft ships certain UI improvements via such updates.