Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 build 22635.2419 (KB5031463) for Windows Insider Program participants in the Beta Channel. From now on, the Beta channel will no longer have two builds. So all insiders will use the same build.
Category: Windows 11
How to Disable Copilot in Windows 11 and 10
You may want to disable Windows Copilot if you find no use for the AI-powered assistant for your daily tasks and online activities. Copilot is now integral part of Windows 11, starting with version 23H2, and Windows 10 build 19045.3754 or newer.
The Microsoft Store website now has a new design
The web version of the Microsoft Store has undergone a redesign, aligning its appearance more closely with the Windows 11 app. The updated site now adheres to the principles of the Fluent Design System, incorporating various design elements such as Acrylic, Reveal, Depth, Motion, and others. However, there are additional changes beyond these.
Windows 11 Copilot is showing ads in addition to relevant responses
Copilot, the new and actively pushing AI assistant in Windows 11, started to show ads. The new behavior reminds of Bing, where some of search terms trigger it to display "shopping tips."
Windows 12 may be available via a subscription, just like Office 365
The slmgr.ini file in Windows 11 insider builds for the Canary channel has lines that point to a new subscription model Microsoft may use in Windows 11's successor, widely referred as "Windows 12". That file is used by the slmgr.vbs script which managing Windows licensing settings.
Windows 11 Build 25967 (Canary) removes Cortana, adds Settings home page
A new Canary Build 25967 brings with it a few UI changes to Insiders. There are the Home page in Settings, a new version of the Microsoft Store, Quick Settings with scrolling support, and more. Also, this build removes Cortana.
Windows 11 Build 23560 (Dev) improves Copilot, fixes File Explorer
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 23560 to Insiders in the Dev channel. Starting in this build, you can switch to/from Copilot with Alt + Tab. Besides, there are fixes for File Explorer, Taskbar, Narrator, and more.
Windows 11 allows you to play the Surf game while it installs updates
Windows 11 now allows the user to play the Edge Surf game during the installation of OS, restoring it from a backup, or deploying updates. The game offer appears after updating the OS for 30 minutes.
Microsoft prevents you from removing Windows Backup, considers it a core app
Windows 11/10 users have observed that they are unable to uninstall the new Windows Backup app. It made its first appearance on Windows 11, and is now available on Windows 10. According to Microsoft, app has been made an integral part of the operating system.
Windows 11 no longer supports file drag-n-drop on address bar
Starting in the most recent version Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4, you can no longer drag a file to the address bar of File Explorer to copy or move it to a parent folder or other folder in the path. The change affects the upcoming major release, 23H2, as well. Microsoft considers the feature not enough popular among users, so the new File Explorer doesn't include it.
