Category: Windows 11

The process of consolidating options from the Control Panel into the Settings app is pretty fast in Windows 11.  "Language for non-Unicode programs" and "Copy current user settings to welcome screen and system accounts/new user accounts" are the latest to make the transition. This means that the eventual removal of these settings from the Control Panel may happen in the near future.

Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build of Windows 11 (version 23H2, build 22631.5409) to participants in the Release Preview channel. Key updates include the ability to open Copilot using the Win + C shortcut, with customizable key settings available in the system preferences. Users can interact with Copilot via voice commands for hands-free assistance. The taskbar search function has been improved for better third-party engine support in the European Economic Area, and administrators can now manage pinned apps on the taskbar.

You may want to remove the Ask Copilot from the context menu in File Explorer on Windows 11 if you are not an active Copilot app user. The new menu entry appears once you receive the version 1.25051.109 of the app. We will review a number of methods you can use to undo this change.

Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.

Microsoft has started distributing an updated version of the Copilot app for Windows (version 1.25044.92.0 and later). This update brings significant improvements to the Copilot Vision feature, improving its functionality and user experience. The update is now available in the Microsoft Store for all Windows Insiders, regardless of their update channel. However, Copilot Vision remains exclusive to Insiders located in the United States at this time.

Microsoft has released a new preview Windows 11 Build 26120.3964, version 24H2, KB5058496, to Insiders in the Beta channel. As you may already know, 22635.5305 was the last build of Windows 11, version 23H2 for the Beta channel. All Insiders will soon receive the update to Windows 11, version 24H2. Until then, Insiders can manually approve the update to Windows 11, version 24H2 in Windows Update.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build  26200.5600 (KB5058493), to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. Currently, the Dev channel has moved to builds with numbers 26200. This means that the ability to switch from the Dev channel to Beta will close after installing build 26200.5510. If you have not yet switched to the Beta channel, but want to do so, then when build 26200.5510 appears in the Windows Update Center, you can pause receiving updates, switch the channel, and resume updates.

Microsoft unveils redesigned Start Menu for Windows 11, and highlights development process. The updated Start menu is set to roll out soon to Windows Insiders. The redesign reflects months of research, testing, and refinement by the Windows Design team, aiming to deliver a more intuitive and personalized experience for users.

The Microsoft Store is getting a major makeover, featuring enhanced search capabilities, personalized recommendations, and AI-powered tools to enhance the user experience. With deeper Copilot integration in Microsoft Store, app search is faster, more intuitive, and easier, allowing users to quickly discover and install apps.

Microsoft is set to unveil a revamped "System" section within the Windows 11 Settings app that renames the "For Developers" page to "Advanced", and further improves it. In includes some features that were earlier available on the "For Developers" page, and expands the set of options with a few more, inherited from the now-discontinued Dev Home app. This is a welcome change, as the options are valuable not only for developers but also for general users.