Category: Windows 11

A new Beta channel release, Windows 11 Build 22635.3350 (KB5035955), has become available to Insiders. It changes the logic behind the "recommended" section in Start, that now can show non-pinned apps. There are fixes, some of which are only available to insiders with the Settings > Windows Update > Get the latest updates as soon as they are available option enabled.

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11Build 26080 to insiders on both Canary and Dev channels. The update is notable for including a newer version of Teams with extra capabilities, like fast account switching. The Copilot app now comes with much longer list of supported commands to manage the OS. Finally, the taskbar showcases an updated progress animation for running app buttons, and adds Live Captions in Quick Actions. Additionally, File Explorer adds "do it for all conflicts" option for archive operations.

Microsoft has released a new set of cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10. Traditionally, such updates aim at closing vulnerabilities and fixing bugs. They rarely include drastic changes, but may come with general improvements.

Recently, some Windows 11 users started seeing a huge QR code in the center of their lock screen that redirected to the Copilot app download page for Android and iOS. Despite Microsoft's efforts to increase awareness of their AI service, Windows 11 users were not receptive to the company's decision to include advertising for apps on different platforms directly on the operating system.  They found it intrusive and unwanted advertising.

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 22635.3286 to Insiders on the Beta channel. The update comes in form of KB5035950, and brings with it Copilot actions, but first for users with the enabled option Get the latest updates as soon as they're available.

Microsoft has announced an event called "New Era of Work" that will focus on the new Surface devices, the upcoming feature update for Windows 11, and the capabilities of Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot. It will happen on March 21, 2024 at 9:00am PDT (19:00 UTC+3).

Major browser makers are moving away from third-party cookie support, as they are actively used to track users' activity. They mostly lack transparency in how users' data is collected and shared. Microsoft has introduced a new Privacy-Preserving Ads API as part of this initiative.

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to OneDrive. Besides, the latest update to Copilot on Windows 11 now supports plugins for Suno, Adobe Express, and Spotify, all of which are available for free. Users can now easily activate one or more plugins directly within the Copilot window.

Microsoft is set to unveil the highly anticipated Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 this month, bringing strong competition to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro in terms of performance and energy efficiency. These new devices will be the first from Microsoft to support cutting-edge AI features found in the Windows 11 update coming this fall.

Windows Subsystem for Android, or simply WSA, didn't stay long with us. Being introduced in Windows 11, it already becomes deprecated. Microsoft is ending support for it beginning March 5, 2025.