Microsoft has updated the Release Preview channel of Windows 11 with two new builds. Here are the details.
Microsoft has closed Windows 10 Beta channel for the second time
Microsoft has closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel and will transition all participating Windows Insiders to the Release Preview Channel. This move comes just a few months after the company revived the Beta Channel in June, marking the first Beta build release in three years, following the last one in 2021.
Windows 11 now allows sharing files from Start menu and taskbar
The latest Windows 11 Build 22635.4445 for the Beta channel allows the users to share files from the Start menu and taskbar. The feature is in development and is hidden by default, but you can enable it and give it a try. There has been no official announcement from Microsoft yet.
Windows 11 Build 27749 (Canary) improves Narrator, includes several fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27749 to Insiders in the Canary channel. The new build is mostly focused on fixes, but also includes a few improvements made to Narrator. Here are the details.
VMware Fusion and Workstation are now free for all users
Broadcom has announced that the VMware Workstation hypervisor for Windows and Linux and the VMware Fusion virtualization program have become free for everyone for commercial, educational, and personal use. Broadcom has decided to completely move away from a paid subscription for these products. To download VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation, you must register an account on the Broadcom portal.
Microsoft introduces the open source Hyperlight hypervisor project
Microsoft has unveiled the open source Hyperlight hypervisor project. The solution is designed to be embedded into applications for isolated execution of code that is untrusted or requires special protection. The project's source code is written in Rust and published on GitHub under the Apache 2.0 license.
Enhanced Protection in Chrome is now AI-powered, along with several other features
Google has strengthened the security of its Chrome browser by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI). The "Enhanced Protection" that feature offers real-time defense against harmful websites, downloads, and extensions is now states that it is AI-powered.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and 10, November 12, 2024
Microsoft has released a new portion of patches for all supported Windows versions. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Settings to get dedicated Windows Intelligence and Power usage graph pages
Microsoft is working on improving the Settings app by adding options to manage AI components and analyze power consumption. In addition to the existing battery usage graph, there will be a dedicated graph for device's energy consumption. Moreover, Microsoft is buidling a new page for setting the default apps, and a page for managing AI components. Finally, the taskbar is receiving a new "Hand off" icon that will allow resuming your work started on a different device.
Microsoft is reviving its MSN brand
Microsoft has revealed that it is rebranding its news services under the MSN brand. The change was first seen last week when the updated MSN logo appeared on the Microsoft Start website and the new tab page in the Edge browser.
