Category: Windows 11

A new Beta channel release, Windows 11 Build 22635.4870, introduces a greatly improved Settings page for adding widgets to the Lock Screen. Besides, the File Explorer's Home folder now shows people icons for shared files. Besides, there is a huge number of various fixes.

Microsoft has removed the official  instructions for bypassing the CPU and TPM 2.0 requirements for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. This happened after the release of Windows 11 version 24H2, and now you will not find any mention of the AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU registry entry method on the support site.

Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels are getting an update to the Paint app (version 11.2412.271.0 and above). This update introduces the Copilot menu, which provides access to all the smart features that help you create and edit images faster.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3073 (KB5050090) is coming to the Dev and Beta Channel. This update introduces a preview of an enhanced Windows Search feature, allowing you to locate files stored in your OneDrive - specifically for Windows Insiders using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. There is a new home page in Settings for customer PCs, and dozens of fixes.

You can create you own desktop shortcut for the Ctrl + Alt + Del screen. It is pretty useful when you work over Remote Desktop apps, as it explicitly opens on the needed machine. Clicking such a shortcut will open for you the familiar full screen page with the Lock, Sign out, Task Manager,  Change password commands, etc.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27783 to Insiders in the Canary channel. It includes improvements made to File Explorer, Magnifier, and fixes for inbox apps and the taskbar.

Last year, the Windows 11 Start menu got a new Phone Link sidebar, which offers a quick and easy way to interact with your connected Android smartphone. The iOS support was promised to come later. Finally, in the latest Phone Link update for Windows Insiders, Microsoft has added integration with iPhones.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3037 via KB5050094. It is an optional "Preview" update that comes with several improvements made to File Explorer, the Settings app, Windows Studio effects, and more. There are also several bigfixes.

Microsoft is working on a new file-sharing feature in Windows 11, internally called the "Drag Tray,". Being hidden in Beta 22635.4805 build, is designed to make file sharing more convenient and intuitive. When you drag a file, a Share panel appears at the top of your screen, displaying a subtle "Drag here to share" prompt. Also, it lists, a small set of compatible apps and services that can receive the file, greatly saving the user's time.

Windows 11 Build 26120.3000 has become available to Insiders in the Dev channel. It is the first release to officially introduce the new battery icons in the system tray along with the ability to enable the power percentage next to the battery icon. Besides, there are fixes, the gamepad layout for the touch keyboard, and Narrator improvements.