Category: Windows 11

Microsoft if working on a built-in profile picture editor for Windows 11. It already reached the Beta and Canary Insider channels, but stays hidden in both. The internal feature reference is AIProfileImage, and it gives us a hint that you will be able to apply AI effects to the image.

KB5039312 is out to Insiders on the Beta channel, and it raises the OS version to 22635.3720. The Beta channel hosts Windows 11 version 23H2. It brings with it an updated Narrator with Voice Access integration, Suggested Replies in Phone Link for Android, the ability to share local files directly from within the search results shown in the search box on the taskbar, and more.

Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26120.770 to Insiders on the Dev channel. It brings with it a newer Snipping Tool version, and some quality of life improvements.

Microsoft has revealed the system requirements for the Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature, part of the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. This feature is designed to increase frame rates in games by automatically reducing the rendering resolution and then upscaling the image to a higher resolution using artificial intelligence.

Since March 2023, Windows 11 supports USB4 and offers several customization options in the Settings app. The USB4 settings page provides information about the capabilities of the system and connected peripherals if the computer supports USB4. This information will help you troubleshoot if users need help from the device manufacturer or system administrator. However, USB4 implementation has certain issues in Windows 11, so the Redmond firm has finally published a special support page. There, the problems are listed with solutions the user can apply.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26231 to Insiders in the Canary channel. It ships a newer Snipping Tool version with screenshot auto-saving, a new folder to store video recordings. Narrator now works in tandem with Voice Access, the Share dialog allows copying the file, and more. Due to the fact that the Canary channel has moved to higher-numbered builds, you cannot now switch to the Dev channel without  reinstalling Windows.

Recall is one of the key AI features of the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. It can analyze everything that happens on your screen by storing snapshots, screenshots and so on. The stored data can be searched, and the apps and documents can be restored to their state at the specific moment of time. However, the way Recall stores that data is a subject of concerns. A researcher has discovered that all the info is not encrypted and can be accessed without much effort.

Microsoft has removed a secret option in Windows 11 that allowed you to create a local account when installing the OS using a non-existent Microsoft Account's email. Previously, you could enter a random email address like a@a.ru, 1@1.11, and so on, specify a random password, dismiss the error, and then create a local account when installing Windows 11. But Microsoft no longer allows that.

A new optional update KB5037853 for Windows 11 makes the taskbar flicker, as it crashes and then gets recovered by the shell process. Microsoft has confirmed the issue, and a fix is on the way to the user. However, it may take up to 24 hours for impacted users to receive and install the fix.

After installing recent cumulative updates you may encounter the 0x80070520 when changing the user picture in Windows 11 with the Settings app, also known as the user avatar. The bug appears after installing KB5036894, KB5036980 and KB5037770, that are parts of appropriate Patch Tuesday releases.