Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released a new set of updates, part of Patch Tuesday. They bring fixes and general improvements to Windows 11 (21H2 and 22H2) and Windows 10 (22H2, 21H2, and 1809). Here are the key changes.

June 2023 update of the Windows Subsystem for Android (version 2305.40000.4.0) is now available on all Insider channels. It further improves file sharing via SMB, as well as includes several fixes.

A few days ago, old builds of Windows 11 from the fs_dev6_flt branch found their path to the Internet. The images have been created April and May 2021, that is, a couple of months before the official announcement of the operating system.

Microsoft has released new preview builds of Windows 11 (version 22H2) 22621.1835 and 22631.1835 (KB5027305) to members of the Windows Insider Program on the Beta channel. Build 22631.1835  comes with new features, while its counterpart has those features disabled by default.

Windows 11 Build 23475 has been released out to Dev channel insiders last night. Traditionally, it includes a number of features that Microsoft has made available to select users. There are also hidden features that aren't visible to anyone by default. Here are the ViVeTool commands you can use to enable them.

The Redmond software firm has issued two new builds to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channel. The latter have received Build 25387, but the official announcement doesn't mention a single change. Most likely there are no significant changes and new features in this build. Microsoft do not publish lists of fixes and known bugs for the Canary channel. As for the Dev channel, there are a new address bar in File Explorer, Dynamic Lighting, Unicode Emoji 15, and much more.

Later this year, Microsoft will no longer provide support for Cortana on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The change could be predicted, as Microsoft has already adding superior AI-powered Copilots in almost all its products. Windows Copilot is a new AI assistant, similar to the ChatGPT 's chat mode.

Windows 11 Build 25381 is the latest Insider Preview release in the Canary channel as of now. It changes the signing requirement for SMB shares in Enterprise editions of the OS, which has become mandatory. Also, it can now detect issues with webcam and bring up a troubleshooter.

Windows 11 comes with a built-in troubleshooter app "Get Help". It is a user-friendly tool that helps resolving various issues. Its user interface is built around the search box that allows entering the problem description. By default it offers quick links that explain how to setup up a scanner , install Office, etc. The app now promotes a Microsoft Teams subscription.

The updated Paint app for Windows 11 is being rolled out to Windows Insiders. The new version includes improvements to dark mode and zoom controls, as well as enhanced accessibility features and keyboard shortcuts.