Microsoft continues to improve the Task Manager despite it already received a major overhaul in Windows 11. The Performance tab of the app can now display the connection interface type for the SSD drives installed in your device. The drive type label adds NVMe/SATA and not just simply tells HDD or SSD. The feature is a work in progress that is hidden by default in the Beta Build 22635.4225. But you can force enable it manually.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2 and 22H2 receive updates in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft today released updates for Insiders running all supported Windows 11 versions on the Release Preview channel. All the updates includes some new features, and fixes. Some of the new features are a gradual rollout. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4225 (Beta) allows changing what the Copilot key does
Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build of Windows 11 (version 23H2), labeled 22635.4225 (KB5043186), for participants in the Windows Insider program's Beta channel. A significant change in this update is the ability to change what the hardware Copilot key does, e.g. to make it open a different Store app. It also adds Phone Link to the right-click menu in File Explorer, and includes several fixes.
Windows 11 Build 26120.1843 (Dev) adds a prominent Sign out option to Start
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.1843 (KB5043185) to Insiders in the Dev channel. This build is released as a checkpoint cumulative update. Some of its features are becoming gradually in waves, so you may want to adjust your Windows Update settings.
Microsoft May Have Accidentally Revealed Windows 11 24H2 Release Date
Microsoft has detailed changes to Microsoft Copilot that will soon be available to customers on the techcommunity forum. The message states that the changes are aligned with the annual feature update for Windows 11 and will begin rolling out to customers on October 8, 2024.
Windows 11 gets Countdown and Timer widgets via a Clock app update
Microsoft has released a new Clock app version for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary & Dev channels. Build 11.2408.9.0 of the app brings with it two new widgets, Countdown and Timer.
KB5038603 (build 26120.1252) causes multiple Windows 11 issues
KB5038603 is the latest update for Windows 11, which updates the OS to build 26120.1252. It is based on Windows 11 version 24H2, and includes several experimental features and security fixes. Several users on the Internet are reporting multiple issues after installing the patch.
Microsoft reminds that Windows 11 versions up to 22H2 will soon reach end of support
Microsoft notifies Windows 11 users that specific releases of the OS will reach end of support in a month. This includes customer editions of Windows 11 21H2, and consumer version of Windows 11 version 22H2. On October 8, 2024, these will release their last security updates.
Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10, September 10, 2024
Monthly cumulative updates are now available for all supported operating systems, part of Patch Tuesday releases. Traditionally they fix bugs, known issues and addressing security vulnerabilities. But today's patches are also rolling out some new features. Here are the details.
Microsoft introduces a new Gamepad layout for the touch keyboard
Microsoft has announced a change made to the Windows 11 touch keyboard. Starting in Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 (Beta), you will find a new layout that supports the ability to use your Xbox controller to navigate and type, including Xbox-specific accelerators.
