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Microsoft has released a new build to Insiders running Windows 10 version 22H2 on the Release Preview channel. They receive Build 19045.2301 via KB5020030. It includes improvements made to the the taskbar search, fixes various issues with Store and DirectX. Also, it adds a new Quick Assist inbox app.

Microsoft has released two preview Windows 11 builds,  22621.891 and 22623.891 (KB5020040) to Insiders on the Beta channel. Build 22623.891 comes with several new features in the Task Manager, while 22621.891 has them disabled by default.

Microsoft has started roll-out a new Photos app with iCloud Photos support available to everyone. So if you have iCloud on some Apple device, you can now view pics from there on your Windows 11 computer.

Next month, Microsoft will end support for all editions of Windows 10 version 21H1, also known as the May 2021 Update. The EOL date is December 13, 2022, when the OS will receive the latest cumulative update with vulnerability fixes. Microsoft recommends upgrading to the latest versions of Windows 10 as soon as possible to continue to stay protected.

Microsoft intends to advertise its services in the Windows 11 Start menu. This not even news for most users who track the Dev channel. Earlier, this advertisement option was discovered in Build 25227. Officially known as Start menu badges, they will remind the user to do this or that important action.

Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. As usual, such updates do not bring any new features with them. Their goal is to fix bugs and patch vulnerabilities. Updates are already available from Windows Update.

Microsoft has released an updated version of Windows 11 machines. The company predominantly targets them for developers, but anyone else can play with them. Instead of installing the latest OS on a virtual machine yourself, you can download the ready-use image that also includes a set of developer tools.