Microsoft is updating all supported Windows versions for Insiders on the Release Preview channel. Two Windows 11 versions, and Windows 10 version 22H2 are now getting various improvements.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 22631.2191 (Beta) brings with it HDR wallpapers, Windows 365 Switch, and more
Two new Windows 11 Insider Preview releases are now available in the Beta Channel, Build 22621.2191 and Build 22631.2191 (KB5029336). The builds have the same features, but in Build 22631.2191 they are turned on by default, while in Build 22621.2191 they are turned off by default. Windows 365 Switch, HDR wallpapers, Narrator Natural Voices in more languages are among them.
Windows 11 Build 23521 (Dev) improves taskbar labels, Windows 365 Switch, and much more
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23521 to the Dev Channel. It allows participating in Windows 365 Switch, enables Windows Copilot for AAD users, features an updated settings page for the Task Manager, allows use of accent color for Dynamic Lighting, and much more.
Windows 11 has got a new ‘System Components’ page in Settings
Microsoft is working on adding a new page to the Settings app. The new page, dubbed System Components, lists all inbox apps, codecs and plugins in one place.
Snipping Tool now allows editing screenshots and videos in external apps
The latest update of Snipping Tool, version 11.2306.43.0, adds the ability to directly edit a screenshot or video capture in an external app. Currently, there are hardcoded buttons for Paint and Clipchamp.
Windows 11 Build 25926 (Canary) updates Snipping Tool, adds new features from Dev
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 25926 to Insiders in the Canary channel. The update brings with it several new features that earlier were available in the Dev channel only. Those include screen casting, Windows Ink, and file sharing improvements. In addition, the Snipping Tool has got a few new features in this release.
Microsoft has killed the classic Notification Area Icons dialog
The Redmond software giant continues to kill the legacy Control Panel in Windows. This process has started in Windows 8, where Microsoft first introduced the modern PC Settings app. The latter has evolved into the Settings app in Windows 10 and 11. With each iteration, more and more classic Control Panel applets disappear, and become a page of Settings. With Build 25915 (Canary), you cannot open classic Notification Area Icons dialog.
Microsoft Store now shows “System Component” labels for inbox apps
Similar to the Start menu, the Store app now shows the "System Component" label for apps that come pre-installed with Windows, and made by Microsoft. The company is using these labels to differentiate the software that is part of the operating system from third-party apps.
August 2023 Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and 10
This Patch Tuesday brings a portion of general improvements and fixes to supported versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. The updates are now available to Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 21H2, and for Windows 10, versions 22H2, 21H2, and 1809.
Microsoft enforces Windows 11 restrictions, dropped support for 44 CPUs
Looks like Microsoft is changing system requirements before releasing Windows 11 23H2. The company regularly updates the processor support lists for the newest OS. But this doesn't mean that the list is only being expanded. With the latest update, the Redmond firm removed 44 Intel processors from the list of supported ones at once.
