Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 25284 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It ships the first third-party widget, Messenger, that displays recent updates from your buddies in the Widgets pane. Besides, there is a good pack of fixes.
Category: Windows 11
Windows Terminal Preview 1.17 adds Process Restart, Profile Menu editing, and Mica support
Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows Terminal 1.17 in Preview. The app has got several new customization options. Now you can customize the profile drop-down menu and add there your own folders and even submenu. Additionally, it is now easy to restart a process that finished its work in a Terminal tab. Terminal Preview 1.17 supports Mica for its window, so it looks more stylish and consistent.
Snipping Tool update adds the ability to pause video recording and more
Just recently Microsoft the ability to record a video from the screen to the inbox Snipping Tool app. It now allows to pause the video screen recording on pause, and brings with it a bit updated color dialog.
A closer look at the upcoming File Explorer update in Windows 11
Just recently we learned that a new major File Explorer overhaul is in the works for Windows 11. The app will get a new design, several new features like a new start page and improved integration with OneDrive and Microsoft 365.
Windows 11 will soon allow to install it on ReFS instead of NTFS
Microsoft is working on enabling ReFS in the OS setup program, so Windows 11 will be able to format the drive to the latest file system and run from it. The feature is currently a work-in-progress and is hidden. However, enthusiasts have found a way to activate it, and even managed to install Windows 11 on ReFS.
Windows 11 is getting an updated Product key dialog
Microsoft continues to refresh the appearance of aged dialogs in Windows 11. Some of them have not changed since Windows 8, some retain their look from Windows 10. The company's goal is to make the newest OS look consistent by following its Fluent Design guidelines. In Windows 11 Build 25281 you will find an updated "Enter a product key" dialog, thought you have to apply extra efforts to see it.
Windows 11 is getting a new Volume Mixer that exposes audio apps
Microsoft is working on a new Volume flyout for Windows 11 that allows directly adjusting the sound volume level for each of the apps individually. It reminds of the popular EarTrumpet app, but is integrated in the Quick Access feature. It is a work in progress, so doesn't appear by default. But you can enable it easily.
Notepad with Tabs is now available to Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft has started the roll-out of an updated Notepad app for Windows 11. Participants of the Windows Insider program in the Dev channel now receive a new version of the app 11.2212.33.0, that features a tabbed user interface.
Windows 11 Insiders in Beta channel receive Builds 22623.1180 and 22621.1180
In addition to Windows 11 Build 25281 in the Dev channel, Microsoft today updated the Beta channel with two new builds, 22623.1180 and 22621.1180. Traditionally, the first one is designed for testing new features, and the latter comes with them disabled. The new features in today's release are improved storage alerts for OneDrive in Settings, Widgets that can finally work without a Microsoft account, and a newer Get Help app with a connection issue troubleshooter.
Windows 11 Build 25281 (Dev) greatly improves Windows Spotlight
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 25281 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It brings with it different variations of the look and feel of Windows Spotlight, improved Graphics and Bluetooth options, and many fixes.
