Microsoft today released a new build for Insiders running Windows 11 in the Canary channel. It includes features like Adaptive content brightness control (CABC) on connected devices, improvements made to HDR, RDP. Also, it included new presence sensing options and updated dialog style for firewall and UAC.
Category: Windows 11
Hidden features that you can enable in Windows 11 Build 23435
Here are the list of hidden features you can enable in Windows 11 Build 23435. It was released today for Insiders in the Dev channel. Besides the officially announced File Explorer Gallery (available to select users), it includes a few more hidden changes. You can now make Search open on hover, turn on different Start menu badge notifications, and "smart layouts" for Snap Assist. Here we go.
Windows 11 Build 23435 (Dev) officially reveals File Explorer Gallery
A new build is now coming to insiders running Windows 11 in the Dev channel. Windows 11 Build 23435 officially introduces the Gallery feature, that was hidden in Insider builds for long. Besides, there are new Start menu badge notification designs, File Explorer improvements, and presence sensing privacy options.
Microsoft is experimenting with the Windows 11 user interface for portable consoles
After the success of Steam Deck, numerous companies have considered releasing their own portable gaming devices that run Windows 11 instead of Steam OS. However, Windows 11 may not be the most user-friendly operating system for devices with smaller screens. Recognizing this issue, Microsoft has been testing various versions of the Windows 11 user interface to provide a more comfortable experience on these portable gaming consoles.
HoloLens 2 will receive Windows 11 as a free optional upgrade
According to recent news, Microsoft is set to release an optional and free upgrade of Windows 11 for HoloLens 2 headsets in the first half of this year. Customers who prefer to remain on Windows 10 can continue using their mixed reality headset without any issues. But with the forthcoming Windows 11 update, HoloLens 2 headsets will receive additional security features as well as a preview of the newest developer tools.
Release Preview Insiders are receiving new updates
Besides the new Beta builds, the Release Preview channel of the Insider program has also received an update. Microsoft has issued Windows 11 Build 22000.1879 (KB5025298) for the initial OS release, along with Windows 11 Build 22621.1631 (KB5025305), version 22H2. Finally, Windows 10 users are also getting a fresh build, Windows 10 Build 19045.2908. Here are the changes.
Windows 11 Build 22624.1610 (Beta) comes with presence sensing options
KB5025299 brings presence sensing to Insiders in the Beta channel, and allows installing preview updates faster. It raises the OS version to Build 22624.1610. Its counterpart with features disabled by default is Windows 11 Build 22621.1610.
How to disable Print Screen from opening Snipping Tool in Windows 11 and 10
Windows 11 now uses the Print Screen key to open Snipping Tool, but you can disable this new behavior. In previous releases of the operating system, pressing the Prt Scr key captures an image of the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard. This has changed with KB5025310.
Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10, April 11, 2023
Microsoft today released a new portion of cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. They include software quality fixes in order to make the OS more stable and reliable. Here are the changes.
These are hidden features in Windows 11 Build 23430 (Dev)
Last week, Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Build 23430 to Insiders in the Dev channel. In typical Microsoft's fashion, it includes a few hidden features in addition to what was announced officially. Enthusiasts have quickly found a way to activate them with help of the ViVeTool app.
