Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.3281 (KB5052086) to Insiders using the Dev and Beta channels. The update applies to version 24H2. Recently, Insiders in the Beta channel have started receiving the same Windows 11 version 24H2 builds that are released to the Dev channel. The updates are currently optional, so you can choose the right time to upgrade to the new OS version.
Windows 10 Build 19045.5552 is now the Release Preview channel
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 19045.5552 to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It is notable for security fixes and improvements made to DWM, OpenSSH, Narrator, and timezone settings.
Windows 11 Build 22631.4969 (RP) comes with a lot of improvements
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22631.4969 to the Release Preview channel of the Insider program. There are plenty of improvements in this update, including the ability to disable the backup prompt in File Explorer, new Spotlight, Settings and Narrator options, and some fixes.
How to Show Full Date in Windows 11 Taskbar
Microsoft introduced a more compact date format for the taskbar in the latest Windows 11 updates. Instead of showing the full date, the new format drops the year value. E.g. you will see 02/11 instead of 02/11/2024. The change is aimed at saving space and making the taskbar look cleaner and give more room to icons.
Microsoft transfers Hololens 2 military version to Anduril
Microsoft shifts their focus away from the Hololens family products. Earlier the Redmond giant discontinued its latest Hololens 2 for customers, but kept a version for Army. Now the latter leaves the company.
Chrome Will Use AI to Automatically Change Compromised Passwords
The latest updates to Chrome Canary include a new automatic password change feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This feature is available to users after enabling the corresponding parameter in the "flags".
Feb 2025 Patch Tuesday updates are available for Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft today released a set of updates for all supported Windows versions. Those include Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, and several Windows 10 versions. These updates do not include drastic changes to the OS. Their primary goal is to fix bugs and close vulnerabilities. However, from time to time Microsoft ships certain UI improvements via such updates.
Windows 11 will soon allow to view all pinned Start apps at once
Microsoft is working on two quality-of-life improvements soon coming to Windows 11. In forthcoming builds, you will be able to remap the Copilot key to make it open the context menu. Another change is the ability to view the whole list of Pinned apps at once, without scrolling its annoying sections and pages. Both are what Windows 11 were desperately looking for.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4880 (Beta) comes with updated Paint and several fixes
KB5052100 ships a new build 22635.4880 to Windows 11 Insiders on the Beta channel. There are no new features this time, but some useful fixes instead.
Microsoft Edge 133 is out with Scareware Blocker and a new Downloads UI
Microsoft Edge 133 stable is now available to everyone. Version 133.0.3065.51 includes new features like Scareware blocker, Shopping Product Tracking and a new Downloads UI. The browser also comes with the improved handling of MIP-protected PDFs for sovereign cloud clients), URL handling updates to improve web compatibility, and much more.
