Microsoft today released Windows Build 23601 to insiders in the Dev channel. It comes with Windows 365 Boot updates, Windows 365 Switch, Cast, Widgets improvements, new Notepad options, improved Store, undockable Copilot, and sharing.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 26010 (Canary) allows moving Copilot and more
Windows 11 Build 26010 is now available to Insiders on the Canary channel. It introduces new settings for the Widgets panel, the Edit in Notepad menu for all files, character counter for Notepad document, an updated Microsoft Store. Besides, you will be able to undock Copilot, and have pagination in Quick Settings.
Windows 11 deprecates the classic Speech Recognition feature
Microsoft recently announced the end of support for the Step Recorder and Tips apps, and now another app has fallen victim to the same fate. The voice recognition engine that was first introduced back in Vista, is now deprecated in Windows 11.
Microsoft is working on a “groundbreaking” AI-focused Windows release
The new leadership of the Windows & Web Experiences team is shaping a new roadmap for the operating system, which will be define the OS for the coming years.
Microsoft Store has got a new Arcade tab with games you can play instantly
In Windows 11 preview builds, Microsoft has recently rolled out an update to the Store app. This update introduces a new feature called "Arcade", which allows users to access instant games without the need for downloading them. The "Arcade" tab can be found directly below the "Games" tab in the Microsoft Store app.
Besides installing HP Smart app, Windows 11 also renames your printers
In addition to automatic HP Smart app installation, Windows 11 users again run into another issue, again related to HP. The OS renames their printers to HP Laser M101-M106, regardless of the actual printer brand.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2841 (Beta) allows disabling the news feed in Widgets
Microsoft has officially introduced the option to disable the News feed in Widgets in Windows 11 Build 22635.2841 (Beta). It is released with KB5032286 and also brings with it improvements to Nearby Share and Task Manager.
How to disable News in Widgets on Windows 11
You can finally disable news in the Widgets pane in Windows 11 to make it show only widgets you really need. This is possible due to changes Microsoft made to the OS to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Dev Home will soon get Advanced Windows Settings to manage Windows 11 options
Microsoft is about to add an Advanced Windows Settings pane to the Dev Home app for Windows 11 that will be aimed at advanced users and developers. A discussion on about this idea is on GitHub. While Advanced Windows Settings don't offer anything exclusive or extra, the page places all important options in one place, making it faster change them.
Windows 11 and 10 may install the HP Smart app without user consent
Some Windows 11 users experienced that when updating Store apps, the HP Smart application for managing HP printers and other peripheral devices was suddenly installed on their PCs and virtual machines. The OS installs it despite the lack of printers and other HP products. A Microsoft spokesperson said the company is aware of the complaints and is looking into the situation.
