Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26063 to Insiders on the Canary channel. Dev Channel Insiders will not receive this build. Instead, a service update for build 26058 was released for them. It is intended to test the servicing pipeline for Windows 11 version 24H2.

Microsoft continues to show love to the classic Paint app. Just recently the company updated it with layer support, and now makes layers more customizable. Paint 11.2402.20.0 adds a slider to adjust the brush size. Also, there is now an option to quickly specify the layer background color in a convenient way (or remove it).

Microsoft is automatically updating eligible PCs to Windows 11 2023 Update, version 23H2. it was introduced in October 2023 in form of an optional update. It was coming to those who had enabled the option to receive the latest updates in the Settings app > Windows Update. But now it is time to get it for everyone.

After announcing the version number for the next major update, which is Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft silently revealed its marketing name. Windows 11 version 24H2 is now officially referred as Windows 11 2024 Update.

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.

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.

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.

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 has recently unveiled the new "Sudo for Windows" feature, and now highlighs its differences from runas and outlines plans for future enhancements.

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.