For Insiders running Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26058, Microsoft is now rolling out extra features for the Copilot assistant. Now you can use it to manage more settings, including ease-of-access options and Power Automate Desktop.
Category: Windows 11
How to Enable Show Desktop on Taskbar in Windows 11
From this tutorial you will learn how to enable the Show Desktop button in the rightmost taskbar corner. In Windows 11, Microsoft replaces it with Copilot, but many finds this change not convenient. Here's how to bring the button back.
Windows February 2024 Updates kill the taskbar
Some users experienced the taskbar disappearing or crashing after installing the Windows 10 KB5034763 and Windows 11 KB5034765 February 2024 updates . Microsoft is investigating reports of the issue.
Windows 11 Task Manager will get NPU support from AMD
In the near future the Task Manager in Windows 11 will receive support for neural processors (Neural Processing Unit, NPU) from AMD. Such a unit is included in the latest processors from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm. The hardware component will speed up the processing of artificial intelligence tasks.
Microsoft explains how Sudo for Windows differs from runas
Microsoft has recently unveiled the new "Sudo for Windows" feature, and now highlighs its differences from runas and outlines plans for future enhancements.
Microsoft is now testing new Sticky Notes for Windows 11
Microsoft has initiated public testing of the new Sticky Notes application for Windows as part of the OneNote service. While currently accessible only through a button in the OneNote app, it is expected to be integrated into the Start menu and eventually replace the existing Sticky Notes app.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3209 (Beta) allows quickly editing images from smartphone
A new Beta channel release, Windows 11 Build 22635.3209, has become available to Insiders. It brings with it the ability to instantly access to new photos and screenshots on your smartphone. Once you capture one, you can edit it on your computer. Besides, there are a good set of fixes.
Windows 11 24H2 now clearly states that you need a CPU with POPCNT support
The setup program for the latest test build of Windows 11 24H2 (Build 26058, Dev/Canary), introduces a special check for the PopCnt instruction in processor requirements that is visible to the user. If the instruction is missing in the CPU, Windows Setup breaks with a message that it is a mandatory requirement.
Here’s how to enable navigation pane in Widgets on Windows 11
Recently, Microsoft released Windows 11 build 26058 to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channel. One of the new features in this update is new Widgets pane. It now supports tabs (navigation pane), and provides more room for hosting widgets. Only a small number of users see this change due to a gradual roll-out, but you can enable it right now.
The Release Preview Insider channel receives new Windows 11 and 10 builds
Microsoft has updated the Release Preview channel with new builds for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. Windows 11 is getting KB5034848, Build 22621.3227 (22H2) and 22631.3227 (23H2). Windows 10 is getting Build 19045.4116 (22H2, KB5034843).