The original version of Windows 11 is also getting the long awaited change to the taskbar. It will soon allow you to open the Task Manager from the right-click menu. Insiders in the Release Preview channel can already test the change after installing KB5018483, which raises the OS version to Windows 11 Build 22000.1163.
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Microsoft finally updates Windows 11 22H2 with File Explorer tabs, Android apps, and more
Microsoft releases the set of new features, earlier known as "Moment 1" to everyone running Windows 11 2022 Update. It includes Tabbed File Explorer, Suggested Actions, Taskbar Overflow and Task Manager in the taskbar right-click menu, and enhanced Windows Share experience. Besides, there is an updated Photos app that comes to users by the end of this month. Also, Android apps on Windows are now generally available in 31 countries with the Amazon Appstore. Finally, there is a new New sports and entertainment app, ESPN.
Microsoft released out-of-band updates for Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft has released two out-of-band patches for actual Windows versions. Windows 10 receives KB5020435 to fix issues with SSL and TLS, and Windows 11 is getting KB5020387, Build 22000.1100, that resolves the same issues.
How to enable Widgets settings pane in Windows 11 Build 25211
As you may remember, recent builds of Windows 11 in the Dev channel includes a new settings pane that allows you change behavior of Widgets. You can finally stop them from opening on mouse hover, and disable badges and notifications. However, Microsoft rolls out this change gradually, so not everyone can access it.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.746 and 22623.746 are in Beta
Microsoft has released new preview builds of Windows 11 (version 22H2) with KB5018490 to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Traditionally, Build 22623.746 is for testing new features, and in Build 22621.746 new features are disabled by default.
Microsoft accidentally revealed next-gen Windows UI prototype with floating taskbar
Microsoft accidentally revealed a UI design prototype for the next version of Windows at Ignite 2022, which is internally known as "Next Valley". It sports a floating taskbar, something that company earlier denied to be a thing. But in one of the screenshots the taskbar appears with rounder corners floating on the desktop.
Microsoft demoed Surface Duo running Android 12L with Windows 11-inspired UI
Microsoft has shown a new firmware version for Surface Duo running Android 12L with a new UI that replicates the Fluent Design of Windows 11. It brings with it an updated notification bar, new blur effects, and a redesigned Settings app with Windows 11-like icons. It supports changing system accent color automatically by picking it from the wallpaper.
Windows 11 2022 Update will receive screen recording in Snipping Tool
Besides the new Surface device announcements, Microsoft also revealed a few more changes that Windows 11 2022 Update, version 22H2, will soon receive. Much to surprise, there are new apps Apple TV and Apple Music, and new features in the Snipping Tool. The latter will allow you to record your screen without installing anything extra.
Release Preview Windows 11 Build 22621.675 adds tabs to File Explorer
A new release to Insiders brings with it tabs in File Explorer to everyone. The change comes with Windows 11 Build 22621.675, which is also notable for a few more novelties, such as Suggested Actions, new taskbar overflow menu, and more.
One more bug in Windows 11 22H2 is related to Windows Hello
Microsoft has confirmed another issue in the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) that may cause some users to experience issues using Windows Hello, which is responsible for face and fingerprint recognition, and PIN authentication. The problem does not affect users who set up Windows Hello before updating to Windows 11 2022 Update.