Category: Windows 11

Several hours ago Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 22635.2921 to insiders in the beta channel. It applies to version 23H2 and is released with KB5034212. There are no major changes, just a couple of fixes.

With help of ViVeTool you can easily enable the new rich Weather experience on the Windows 11 lock screen. It provides more info on mouse hover, and opens the detailed forecast on click. Currently, access to this feature is limited to some regions and languages, but we will now learn how to bypass this limitation.

The first Dev channel build of this year, Windows 11 Build 23612, adds  richer weather experience on the lock screen, several Voice Access improvements, fixes the Start menu, File Explorer and Widgets.

Microsoft releases its first Canary update in 2024. Windows 11 Build 26020 improves Voice Access commands, Narrator, and other voice options. Besides, it comes with improvements for sharing and printing. Finally, this build no longer has WordPad and Steps Recorder preinstalled - both are now deprecated. Finally, there is now an option to pause/resume printing jobs.

Microsoft is reportedly working on a new version of artificial intelligence in Copilot for Windows. It can take the user experience with Windows 11 to the next level, allowing you to perform advanced actions and change system settings. Dell showcased a potential preview of the technology.

Microsoft has quietly added the option to reinstall Windows 11 from Windows Update to Beta channel releases for Insiders. It was first announced in July 2023 as part of a Canary build. Now the Redmond software giant appears to be testing the new feature with a wider audience.

A research study has indicated that the end of Windows 10's lifecycle will lead to a surge in e-waste. Analysts from Canalys have estimated that around 240 million PCs worldwide will be dumped into landfills due to the switch to Windows 11. This has raised concerns about the responsibility of vendors to prolong the lifespan of devices.

According to new insider information, Microsoft may be planning to release the next major update for Windows 11, internally referred as "Moment 5," early next year. This update will introduce several new features and changes, with the primary goal of ensuring compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Microsoft has updated the ISO images for Windows 11 23H2. The new files come with a number of fixes made to the OS, including the printer renaming issue, and resolved bug that prevented Narrator from work during the setup.