Microsoft today released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25136 to the Dev Channel. The update adds tabs to File Explorer, so you no longer have to enable them manually. Besides, there are widget updates, fixes and general improvements, along with two updated stock apps, Notepad and Media Player.
Category: Windows 11
Microsoft updates Notepad and Media Player stock apps for Insiders
Microsoft today released updates for two built-in Windows 11 app. The new Notepad and Media Players apps are available to Insiders. Here are the changes.
Windows 11 version 22H2 has become mistakenly available for unsupported devices
Looks like someone forgot to adjust the settings for version Windows 11 22H2. So the update offer to appeared on unsupported devices, i.e. on devices that don't meet minimum hardware requirements.
Windows 11 22H2 is now available in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft today released Windows 11, version 22H2 to all insiders in the Release Preview channel. It is also available on devices enrolled in the Windows Insider program for Business. They receive the same build 22621 which is known to be RTM.
Steam: Windows 11 now has almost 20% of users
The updated Steam report shows that Windows 11's popularity continues to grow among gamers. The positive dynamic does now show great numbers, but still in raises in percent. It has moved from 18.94% in April to 19.59% in May 2022.
Windows 11 version 23H2 references appear as “Sun Valley 3” in the latest SDK
Microsoft has already finished all major work on Windows 11 "22H2". The RTM build is confirmed to be 22621. So the Redmond is moving forward to its successor, "Copper Release", version 23H2.
KB5014023 is now available for stable Windows 10 as an optional update
Microsoft has finally released KB5014023 to stable Windows 10 users. Currently an optional "C" patch, it has been available in Release Preview channel for a while with two reissues. It comes with several fixes.
Windows 11 Build 25131 released in the Dev channel
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25131 to the Dev Channel. The official announcement doesn't claim any new feature. It only includes various fixes, and a new version of the Microsoft Store app.
How to Remove Add to Favorites from Context Menu in Windows 11
You can remove the Add to favorites item from context menu in Windows 11 if you find no use for this feature. The Favorites section was first introduced in build 22593. There, Microsoft renamed Quick Access to Home in the File Explorer startup location. The Pinned files section then become "Favorites".
How to find out SSD, NVMe or HDD in a Windows 11 computer
Many newcomers are often curious how to find out if SSD or HDD is installed in their Windows 11 computer. You can do it relatively quickly and easily. You don't have to open the PC case or disassemble your laptop. Yet the methods may not be that obvious.
