Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has reminded that support for Windows 11, version 23H2, in both Home and Pro editions, will officially terminate on November 11, 2025. On this date, Microsoft will release the final monthly security update for these editions. Following this cutoff, the operating system will no longer receive critical security patches, non-security updates, or technical assistance from Microsoft, thereby exposing affected systems to potential cybersecurity threats and compliance risks.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.6780 (version 24H2) via KB5065797 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It allows selecting objects in an image in Click to Do, adds Unit Converter to Click to Do, comes with peripheral fingerprint scanners support in Windows 11. Also, it allows specifying a folder name for your user account. Finally, it reduces the number of methods you can use to create a local account when installing Windows 11. Microsoft is against local accounts.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 27965 to Insiders in the Canary channel. After long time, the Canary channel gets the new scrollable start menu with a companion panel for Phone Link. It lists everything on one page, and allows disabling the Recommended section.

Microsoft is currently testing a fix in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds for both the Dev and Beta Channels. The update targets a persistent issue with the "Update and Shut Down" feature that has frustrated users for over two years.

Microsoft has introduced significant changes to the Windows 11 setup process, reinforcing its requirement for a Microsoft account and internet connection while adding a long-requested customization feature.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.6772 (KB5065797), version 24H2, to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. Similarly to the Dev channel,  it adds new capabilities to Click to Do, including object recognition in images and unit converter. Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners. And more.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. It adds new capabilities to Click to Do, including object recognition in images and unit converter. Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners. And more.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27959 to Windows Insiders in the Canary channel. It adds several improvements and features new to the channel. Here are the details.

Microsoft has released the Administrative Templates (.admx) and accompanying XLSX reference spreadsheet for Windows 11 version 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update. These resources allow system administrators and IT professionals to manage both client and server deployments of this update through Active Directory and related enterprise management tools, configure advanced settings, and fine grain tune the OS.