Microsoft has confirmed that up to six AI features will become available for Copilot+ laptops with NPU and latest CPUs from Intel and AMD. Those include Recall, Context-aware Copilot, Subtitle translation, Auto Super Resolution, Improved image and text generation with Cocreator, and improved Windows Studio effects.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 overtakes Windows 10 in Steam stats for the first time
Steam has published the results of the Hardware & Software Survey for August 2024. According to report, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in popularity for the first time. Over the past month, the Windows 11 share has grown by 3.36% and now stands at 49.17%. In turn, the Windows 10 figures have decreased by 3.07% to 47.09%.
Microsoft makes the new Account Manager in Start more convenient
Some time ago, Microsoft has started releasing a new feature of the Start menu called "Account Manager". It is currently available to Windows 11 Insiders. Technically, it is a new user account menu that appears like a small dashboard. In addition to user switching and sign out commands, the new pane includes extra details about Microsoft subscriptions. However, its first implementation had some rough surfaces.
Microsoft: No, you won’t be able to remove Recall from Windows 11
Microsoft has clarified the situation around the recently spotted checkbox that allows removing Recall from Windows 11. According to a company representative, the checkbox is a bug and the Recall feature can only be disabled, not removed.
Windows 11 Build 27695 (Canary) changes the build expiration date to September 15
Windows 11 build 27695 is now available to Insiders using the Canary channel. It introduces the Widgets button on the right side of the taskbar, new build expiration date, improvements to the notification management, and more. Interestingly, some Insiders in the Canary ring will see an estimate of how long their PC will be not in usable state while installing Build 27695.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 (Beta) released with Spotlight and input improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 to insiders in the Beta channel. The update boasts with advanced mouse settings including enhanced cursor precision and scrolling direction, Windows Spotlight UI improvements with "hot areas", the ability to share content to Notepad or Clipchamp, and more.
Windows 11 will allow you to uninstall Recall with couple of clicks
Microsoft may allow uninstall the Recall feature with a couple of clicks. The appropriate option is now exposed in optional features of Windows 11 in Insider builds.
How to Access NAS After Installing Windows 11 24H2
After updating to Windows 11 24H2 you may face access errors 0xc000a000, -1073700864, STATUS_INVALID_SIGNATURE or The cryptographic signature is invalid when opening NAS. The reason is a change in Windows 11 that makes the mandatory use of SMB signing for all outgoing packets. It may cause a flow of issues with accessing plent of network access storage devices when Windows 11 24H2 will hit the market.
All Apps Category view in Windows 11 Start menu is getting its final shape
Microsoft has made significant progress with the new Category layout for the All Apps view in Windows 11. The Start menu now has working groups with icons. The app sorting has been optimized: The Start menu creates groups more carefully, and they now match all categories available in the Store. The app icons in groups tiles have got hints that show the app name (but there are still no labels).
Windows 11 24H2 now receives its own Preview updates
Microsoft has started releasing the "D" branch updates for Windows 11, version 24H2. The first one on this way is KB5041865, which is now available for all editions of the OS. Windows 11 Build 26100.1591 Preview improves Explorer, Widgets, Sharing, and much more.
