Category: Windows 11

In the latest Beta build, Windows 11 22635.3420, Microsoft has update the apearance and behavior of Copilot quick actions. The change is currently hidden and is not mentioned in the release notes. After enabling it with ViVeTool, you will find that once you copy text or image to the clipboard, there will be a new flyout that appears on the screen without you having to hover over the Copilot tray icon, or clicking it.

Starting in Windows 11 Build 22635.3420 (Beta), you can now generate QR codes for share URLs right in the Windows Share dialog. By default, this new feature is only enabled for a small number of insiders. It is a gradual feature rollout, but you can override it and get it working right now.

Windows 11 22635.3420 (Beta) moves Widgets to the right. The button to show their info and open the pane is now located next to the system tray instead of being placed in the left taskbar corner. But the change is not available to everyone: Microsoft is rolling out it to a small group of users first to collect some feedback. Here's how to enable the new position for widgets on demand.

With Windows 11 Build 22635.3420, Microsoft restored drag-and-drop files with your mouse onto the File Explorer address bar. This ability was removed in version 23H2, as File Explorer is now has a new WinUI3-based header. This newly re-added capability is under a gradual roll-out, but you can enable it manually.

Windows 11 Build 22635.3420 lands in the Beta channel with notable UI updates. First of all, it moves Widgets to the left side of the taskbar ahead of the system tray. Next, it now officially introduces new widgets for the Lock screen. Finally, you can now generate QR codes for share URLs right in the Windows Share dialog. Also, you can now drag and drop files to the address bar of File Explorer - this feature has been restored. And much more.

Microsoft has added a new page to the Microsoft Store app. Dubbed "What's New", it allows users to easily learn about new features, updates, and experimental features without stumbling upon them by accident.

Microsoft has confirmed that the classic WordPad editor will be removed from Windows 11 with version 24H2. Windows 11 24H2 is coming later this year. After the removal, Windows 11 will no longer ship any inbox app for opening RTF files.

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 26090 for Insiders on the Dev and Canary channels. The update is notable for a newer Widget pane, improvements made to SMB, and several fixes. The Dev and Canary channels are temporarily receiving the same builds. During this period, Insiders can switch from the Canary channel to the Dev channel. This option will soon be removed soon with a forthcoming build of higher number once it will be released to the Canary channel.

Starting today, Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 Moment 5 update as an optional update to every single eligible PC. If you are interested in getting it, open Settings (Win + I), and navigate to the Windows Update section. There, click Check for updates button. You will now have the KB5035942 optional update: This is what you are looking for.

Nearly 30 years ago one Thursday morning at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, developer Dave Plummer created the Format dialog box for the Windows NT operating system. It was meant to be temporary, so he wasn't worried about it being too simple. It has not changed since then, and in fact exists unchanged in Windows 11.