With release of Windows 11, Microsoft introduced strict hardware requirements that made outdated a ton of modern hardware in a moment. The OS required a newest CPU and a Secure Boot feature with TPM 2.0. For that, Microsoft was heavily criticized by users. As a new research shows, Windows 11 wasn't the first OS with such requirements. Actually, it was Windows 10 where Secure Boot and TPM were mandatory.
Category: Windows 11
KB5016691 Windows 11 Build 22000.918 includes USB and Bluetooth fixes
Microsoft has released a new optional (i.e. preview) update to users of the stable version of Windows 11. KB5016691 raises the build number to 22000.918. Traditionally for Preview updates it includes improvements for non-security features in the OS.
Task Manager can now generate Live Kernel Dumps, here’s how to enable it
Yesterday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 25188 to Insiders in the Dev channel. According to the official changelog, it comes with a few improvements to Settings and various fixes. However, there are also hidden features discovered by enthusiasts.
How to enable icon animations in Windows 11 Settings
With build 25188, Microsoft has added a new fancy feature to Settings. It can now have animated icons in the left area. However, it is hidden by default and needs to be enabled manually.
Windows 11 Build 22621.586 and 22622.586 are in the Beta channel
Microsoft has released an update for Beta Channel insiders. The two new preview builds of Windows 11 version 22H2 are 22621.586 and 22622.586. Both builds come as KB5016701, with Build 22622.586 including new features, and Build 22621.586 without them. However, the official announcement doesn't list a single one new feature, and only lists fixes exclusive to the 22622 branch.
Windows 11 Build 25188 is available in the Dev channel
Microsoft today released a new Dev channel build to Insiders with several improvements. Windows 11 Build 25188 adds new touch keyboard options, sets Windows Terminal as the default terminal app, and also comes with general fixes and improvements.
Windows 11 Build 25182 can load the taskbar much faster
Microsoft is looking for a way to optimize and speed up the taskbar in Windows 11. The Dev channel Build 25182 includes a hidden configuration option that significantly improves the taskbar performance. However, the price for this is a missing opening animation.
Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.457 is in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 version 22H2 22621.457(KB5016695) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel. The update brings with it many bug fixes and a few minor improvements.
Windows 11 2022 Update could become the marketing name of version 22H2
This fall, Microsoft is releasing a successor to the original Windows 11 version. The release is known for long as "version 22H2". Now, an updated "Get Started" app reveals what can become the marketing name of the upcoming release.
Installing KB5012170 causes BitLocker issues on Windows 11
Microsoft has confirmed a BitLocker bug that was introduced in KB5012170. After installing this patch the device goes to the BitLocker recovery where it asks to provide recovery keys.
