A new preview of Windows 11 version 23H2, Build 22635.3495 (KB5037000) is now available to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. It puts Copilot into a dedicated window (undocked mode), adds more Spotlight UI variations, a new Linked Devices page in Settings. Also, the earlier spotted apps promotions inside the Recommended section of the Start menu are now officially announced.
Category: Windows 11
Microsoft adds a taskbar button to show more recommendations in Windows 11
If you think you already have too many recommendations in Windows 11, the OS team may disagree. Shortly after the new type of advertising appeared in the Start menu, enthusiasts discovered a new button on the taskbar called “Recommended”. What exactly it will recommend to you is an open question.
Windows 11 Builds 22621.3520 and 22631.3520 fix several issues for Release Preview insiders
Microsoft releases a new Windows 11 version for Release Preview insiders, builds 22621.3520 and 22631.3520. This time you won't find plenty of new features, but there is a good set of fixes. They are packed into KB5036980, and apply to Windows 11 23H2.
Windows 11 Start menu has got a new kind of ads in the Recommended section
You may remember that starting in Windows 10, Microsoft is "promoting" apps to the end users from the Store. They initially appear as empty shortcuts, but quickly become installed as you connect to the Internet. In addition, the Start menu may occasionally show app recommendations in the app list. But that's not all. Now, the Start menu can promote apps in the Recommended section, that is new to Windows 11.
Snipping Tool is getting support for emoji annotations, QR code decoding, and HDR correction
Microsoft is updating Snipping Tool with a set of new options that will allow you to annotate your captures with emoji. Besides, it will be able to detect and recognize QR codes in the screenshot. Finally, it gets an option to correct HDR colors.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and 10, April 9, 2024
Traditionally, the second Tuesday of each month is Patch Tuesday for Microsoft, when the software giant is releasing new cumulative updates for supported Windows versions. Such updates don't ship drastic changes to the operating system, but may include feature updates that improve user experience, fix bugs, and eliminate vulnerabilities. Today's updates are already available in Windows Update.
These apps will prevent Windows 11 version 24H2 from installing on your PC
Windows 11 version 24H2, the upcoming OS version that comes to the public in the second part of this year, has a list of apps that prevent it from being installed. If you use one of them, you may be out of luck with upgrading to 24H2 unless you remove the app. Here's the list.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3430 (Beta) adds new Copilot icon animations
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.3430 to insiders on the Beta channel. It puts Teams to the Windows Share dialog and also updates the Copilot taskbar icon. A dedicated icon will appear for image and text processing mode individually.
Microsoft Store receives a significant performance boost
Microsoft Store will receive a significant performance boost with the release of the latest update. The Redmond firm is already testing the improvements with insiders from the Dev and Canary channels. It should not take long for Microsoft to release the new Store version to a wider audience.
Windows 11 Build 26100 could be the final build (RTM) for 24H2
Microsoft has just released Windows 11 build 26100, for insiders on the Dev and Canary channels. This build is considered the main candidate for RTM status, meaning it could be the final version delivered to OEMs for new devices.
