With Windows 11 Build 26217, which was recently released to the Canary channel, Microsoft finally started rolling out a few updated dialogs for the Settings app. These include the "Rename this PC" and "Change date and time", which now match the style and design of Windows 11.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 26217 (Canary) ships several fixes
Windows 11 Build 26217 is now available to Insiders in the Canary channel. It comes with several fixes for the Settings app, and with a number of quality of life improvements.
Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11 and 10, May 14, 2024 fix the VPN bug
Microsoft has issued a fresh batch of cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10. For both Windows version the patches fix the annoying VPN bug. introduced in previously released updates. Due to that bug, Windows couldn't establish the connection. Now it is resolved in both Windows 11 and Windows 10.
How to Enable the Copy button in the Share dialog on Windows 11 Build 22635.3575
Windows 11 Build 22635.3575, which is the latest Beta channel release as of today, includes a new feature: The ability to copy files in the Share dialog. However, it is a gradual roll-out, so many users don't see the change after installing the release. If you want to activate it right now, follow the instructions in this post.
Windows 11 Build 26120.470 (Dev) adds an Xbox card to the Settings Home page
Windows 11 Build 26120.470 is now available in the Dev channel with quality of life improvements and bugfixes. On the UI part, it adds a new card to the Home page of Settings. It will now reveal offers from Xbox, but it only appears if you frequently play games on your device.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3575 (Beta) allows you to copy files right from the Share dialog
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 22635.3575 to insiders in the Beta channel. It includes a UI change: The ability to copy files from the Share dialog. Besides, there are fixes for various components and apps.
Windows 11 Settings app is getting its own Copilot integration
A new hidden feature was recently discovered in the latest Windows 11 Insider Build 26212 for the Canary channel. The Settings app allows the user to access Copilot directly from the search box.
Windows 11 Start menu will soon have Live Tiles via a Companions feature
Microsoft is working on a major update to the Windows 11 Start menu that will brings back Live Tiles, sort of. There will be a floating dock ("Compainon") displayed next to the main menu with adaptive cards. The Dev channel build 26212 includes an early implementation of the Live Tiles/cards, so we can take a look.
Microsoft releases Snipping Tool with QR code recognition and emoji annotation
Microsoft is now rolling out updated versions of the Snipping Tool and Paint to Windows 11 Insiders using builds from the Dev and Canary channels.
How to disable Bitlocker encryption in Windows 11 setup
You can turn off Bitlocker device encryption in the Windows 11 setup program which is enabled by default. On one hand, it will reduce your device protection level, but on the other hand you can easily access your data by connecting the drive to a different PC. This can be of help if your primary computer is out of order.
