Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26120.3576 (KB5053650),to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Besides fixes, it features more intuitive and convenient Voice Access.

Microsoft continues moving the classic Control Panel options to the modern Settings app. Mouse options are now fully available in the Settings app for some Insiders. In the near future, the options they leave their classic place, making the Control Panel more and more useless. Microsoft is actively working on making the latter ready for the removal.

Microsoft is rolling out updated versions of the Snipping Tool and Notepad apps to Windows 11 Insiders running Dev and Canary builds. The Snipping Tool update introduces the Draw & Hold feature in the Snipping Tool, allowing users to convert freehand drawings into precise geometric shapes by holding the pen or cursor before releasing. The tool also supports a new ms-screenclip protocol that allows integration of Snipping Tool features into external applications. Notepad now includes an AI-powered Summarize feature to generate brief summaries of selected text. Additionally, Notepad adds a Recent Files section in the File menu.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5116 (KB5053657) to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. Changes include extended text scaling in Explorer, context menu button labels, and a Home page in Settings for corporate devices. A virtual keyboard layout for Xbox gamepads is now available, along with an emoji icon in the system tray. Task Manager now calculates CPU usage consistently with industry standards, and optional legacy metrics are accessible on the Details tab. Additional improvements include support for Noto fonts for CJK languages, fixes for printer issues, and resolved crashes related to network VHD(X) profiles. Some features, like suggested actions for copied phone numbers or dates, have been discontinued. Not all features are available to all users yet.

Microsoft recently confirmed a glitch affecting some USB printers connected to Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (22H2/23H2) systems after installing updates released since late January 2025. The issue, triggered by problematic patches in the updates, causes printers supporting USB Print and IPP Over USB protocols to randomly print garbled text and network commands (e.g., starting with "POST /ipp/print HTTP/1.1") when turned on or reconnected.

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, Build 27813 , to Insider program participants on the Canary channel. Key changes include the removal of the Location History feature (used by Cortana for device location tracking), with corresponding settings deleted from Privacy & Security. Fixes address audio crashes linked to MIDI updates via the WDMAud driver and display issues with missing color profiles.

Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available on Windows Update.

Microsoft has released an update to the Copilot app for Windows (version 1.25024.100.0 and above) to Windows Insiders on all update channels. This update brings with it the Press to talk feature, which allows you to quickly interact with Copilot using your voice.

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, build  26120.3380 (KB5053660), to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. It includes new snap recommendations in the Start menu, Recommended files in Explorer, a new emoji button in the taskbar, and more.

Along the Canary update, Insiders on the Beta channel are also getting a new release. Build 22635.5025 brings with it thumbnails/carousel view for Recommended files in File Explorer. It is available for everyone except Insiders in EEA. Also, the Recommended section of the Start menu can now show a new kind of recommendations - to open and/or pin frequently snapped apps.