Based on the latest statistics from Steam, as of March 2023, there has been a 10.97% rise in the usage of Windows 10 and a 10.35% decline in the usage of Windows 11. The statistics comprise data on frequently used operating systems, processors, video cards, and other hardware-related information. However, the reliability of these statistics is questionable since they rely on voluntary participation in the survey by users.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Builds 22624.1537(Beta) adds Explorer key hints, Live Kernel dumps, CABC, and more
Microsoft today released two new builds to Insiders running Windows 11 version 22H2. Builds 22621.1537 and 22624.1537 come as a cumulative update KB5022910 exclusively for the members of the Windows Insider Program on the Beta channel.
How to enable three-column Widgets and new Windows Update in Windows 11 Build 23424 (Dev)
Windows Insider builds are pre-release versions of the OS that allow users to test out upcoming features and changes to the operating system before they are released to the general public. These builds often contain hidden features that are not yet visible or accessible to regular users. Those include features in a gradual roll-out, and work-in progress features. Here are the hidden gems that Windows 11 Build 23424 includes.
Windows 11 Build 25330 (Canary) now opens Snipping Tool when you press PrintScreen
In addition to the Dev channel update, Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 25330 to Windows Insiders in the Canary channel. It is notable for an updated device page in Settings, PrintScreen that now acts as a global hotkey for the Snipping Tool, and also includes improvements made to Windows Sandbox, RDP, and BitLocker. Also, you can now uninstall the Camera app if necessary.
Windows 11 Build 23424 (Dev) adds Adaptive content brightness control, updates Widgets, and more
Microsoft has released a new preview version, Windows 11 Build 23424, to Windows Insider program participants who are using the Dev channel. The release brings with it three-column widgets, Adaptive content brightness control, the option to automatically install preview updates, and several fixes.
Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.1485 is out in Preview, adds Start menu badges, and more
Microsoft has released a new optional update to users running the stable Windows 11, version 22H2. The release fits the new schedule, which includes preview patches to be released on every forth week of the month. Build 22621.1485 comes with KB5023778 that you have to install manually in Settings > Windows Update > Optional updates.
Hudson Valley appears to be the Windows 12 codename
Microsoft is currently preparing for the next significant iteration of its operating system, which is anticipated to be named Windows 12. Brad Sams, a journalist known for his coverage of Microsoft, revealed on his podcast that the corporation has intentions to launch Windows 12 in 2024. It will be around three years following the introduction of Windows 11. The codename for the new operating system is Hudson Valley, while Windows 11 is codenamed Sun Valley.
Windows 12 will get a modernized update system, better security, and AI features
Microsoft is reportedly planning significant upgrades to its operating system with the next iteration, dubbed "Windows 12". These upgrades are aimed at modernizing the platform with the inclusion of artificial intelligence, accelerated update cycles, and enhanced security protocols.
An internal build of next-gen Windows have found its path to the Internet
On March 26, 2023, an internal Windows 11 Build 25267.1001, codenamed "Zinc", was leaked online. It was compiled on December 18, 2022 and then was sent to Microsoft partners for testing. The leak is in a VHD file format.
Hidden features in Windows 11 Build 25324 and how to enable them
The newest Canary release, Windows 11 Build 25324, that Microsoft has released last night, includes several hidden features. While some of them were announced as a gradual roll-out, like animated widget icons, others are hidden deep in the OS. Here are the features and how to access them.
