Microsoft has released a new version 2301.40000.4.0 of Windows Subsystem for Android. The new WSA includes performance improvements that increase framerate up to 50% on 64-bit processors, and up to 20% on ARM devices.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 22623.1255 (Beta) adds tabs to Notepad
Microsoft has released a pair of preview builds to Insiders in the Beta channel. Builds 22621.1255 and 22623.1255 are now available to Windows 11 22H2 with the KB5022918 patch. Build 22623.1255 includes Notepad version 11.2301.17.0 that features a tabbed user interface.
Windows 11 Build 25295 (Dev) allows to quickly copy 2FA codes from notifications
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25295 to Insiders in the Dev channel. The release is bringing up with it the ability to quickly copy two-factor authentication codes from notification toasts, makes the new taskbar Search available to everyone, and also includes a good number of fixes and general improvements.
Microsoft officially retires MSDT and some legacy Windows troubleshooters
Earlier, we reported that Microsoft was about to retire Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool, based on a hidden banner added to the app in Insider builds of Windows 11. The company has finally confirmed the change, and also revealed that they will also discontinue some of the classic troubleshooters. The latter include Speech and Keyboard troubleshooters, and more.
Paint has got an updated Image Properties dialog in the Dev channel
Insiders who run Windows 11 in the Dev channel started to receive a newer Paint app. While it doesn't bring with it any drastic UI change, there is an updated properties dialog. It better fits the appearance of the OS and doesn't look aged.
How to add RTF Rich Text Document to the New menu in File Explorer
Starting in Windows 11 version 22H2, the RTF Document has disappeared from the New menu in File Explorer. If you frequently create Rich Text documents, the missing item can be an inconvenience. Luckily, you can easily restore it.
The Beta channel has received Windows 11 Builds 22621.1250 and 22623.1250
Microsoft has released new preview builds of Windows 11, version 22H2, to Insiders in the Beta channel. They come with KB5023008; Build 22623.1250 includes new features, while Build 22621.1250 has new features disabled by default.
You now drag tabs out of File Explorer to open them in a new window
Windows 11 Build 25290 that was yesterday released in the Dev channel, comes with a new hidden feature that enables drag-n-drop of tabs out of the window. It will open in a separate window. Sadly, it still doesn't allow dragging the tabs between open File Explorer windows.
Microsoft Build 2023 developer event may be held from May 23 to 25
Microsoft has yet to announce a date for its annual Build 2023 developer conference, although it has confirmed that the event will take place this year. The event home page is greeting visitors for their interest in Microsoft Build and notes that the company is getting ready to start registration. Simply put, Microsoft is almost ready for the official announcement of the event.
Windows 11 Build 25290 (Dev) adds new widgets and Start menu notifications
Microsoft has released a new preview, Windows 11 build 25290, to Insiders program using the Dev channel. The release is notable for new widgets for Spotify and Phone Link, and also enables notifications in the Start menu.
