Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.

Microsoft has started distributing an updated version of the Copilot app for Windows (version 1.25044.92.0 and later). This update brings significant improvements to the Copilot Vision feature, improving its functionality and user experience. The update is now available in the Microsoft Store for all Windows Insiders, regardless of their update channel. However, Copilot Vision remains exclusive to Insiders located in the United States at this time.

Microsoft has released a new preview Windows 11 Build 26120.3964, version 24H2, KB5058496, to Insiders in the Beta channel. As you may already know, 22635.5305 was the last build of Windows 11, version 23H2 for the Beta channel. All Insiders will soon receive the update to Windows 11, version 24H2. Until then, Insiders can manually approve the update to Windows 11, version 24H2 in Windows Update.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build  26200.5600 (KB5058493), to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. Currently, the Dev channel has moved to builds with numbers 26200. This means that the ability to switch from the Dev channel to Beta will close after installing build 26200.5510. If you have not yet switched to the Beta channel, but want to do so, then when build 26200.5510 appears in the Windows Update Center, you can pause receiving updates, switch the channel, and resume updates.

Microsoft unveils redesigned Start Menu for Windows 11, and highlights development process. The updated Start menu is set to roll out soon to Windows Insiders. The redesign reflects months of research, testing, and refinement by the Windows Design team, aiming to deliver a more intuitive and personalized experience for users.

The Microsoft Store is getting a major makeover, featuring enhanced search capabilities, personalized recommendations, and AI-powered tools to enhance the user experience. With deeper Copilot integration in Microsoft Store, app search is faster, more intuitive, and easier, allowing users to quickly discover and install apps.

Microsoft is set to unveil a revamped "System" section within the Windows 11 Settings app that renames the "For Developers" page to "Advanced", and further improves it. In includes some features that were earlier available on the "For Developers" page, and expands the set of options with a few more, inherited from the now-discontinued Dev Home app. This is a welcome change, as the options are valuable not only for developers but also for general users.

Microsoft has introduced official Fedora Linux builds for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), further expanding its support for Linux distributions. This move follows the recent addition of Arch Linux and AlmaLinux builds, which began rolling out in late April. While Arch Linux updates are scheduled to be released monthly, Fedora and AlmaLinux builds will follow their respective release cycles.

Microsoft has announced a wave of innovative features coming to Windows 11, its suite of apps, and the exclusive Copilot+ experience for PC. These updates focus on improving productivity, personalization, and accessibility, while also using AI to transform the user experience. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming.

Docker Desktop has officially arrived in the Microsoft Store, marking a major improvement to installation, updates, and enterprise management. This new distribution channel simplifies the lives of individual developers by giving IT departments greater control and streamlined deployment options.