The latest Windows 11 Insider build (27823) for the Canary channel comes with a notable change: the Windows installer now offers the option to format partitions using the ReFS (Resilient File System) in addition to the default NTFS. The feature appears to still be in development, as evidenced by the incomplete UI, but it indicates that Microsoft is taking serious the idea to use ReFS widely in the future Windows versions.
Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.3624 (KB5053656) comes with a huge number of changes
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5053656 (build 26100.624) for Windows 11 version 24H2, which brings with it a lot of bug fixes and various improvements.
Windows 11 Build 27823 (Canary) includes improvements for Explorer and Settings
Windows 11 build 27823 is now avaialble to Insiders in the Canary channel. It includes several fixes for File Explorer, and various improvements made to Settings, login screen, printing, and a few more.
KB5053643 (Build 19045.5679) Preview is now available for Windows 10 22H2
In addition to a preview update for Windows 11, Microsoft today ships KB5053643 to Windows 10 users. The patch is optional, and comes with a small number of fixes and improvements.
KB5053657 Optional Update is now available for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5053657 (builds 22621.5126 and 22631.5126) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which brings with it bug fixes and various improvements.
Microsoft starts testing Windows 11 version 25H2
Windows Insiders in the Dev channel have started receiving Windows 11 builds with numbers 26200+, which belong to the ge_prerelease branch. Microsoft says that these builds will include behind-the-scenes changes to the operating system platform. These changes are likely related to the development of Windows 11 25H2 updates, which will be released in late 2025.
Windows 11 Photos app gets web search with OCR, Copilot button, and JXL support
Microsoft is testing a new version of the Photos app (2025.11030.20006.0) for Windows 11 and Windows 10 Insiders, gradually rolling out features to more users over time. Web search by OCR-recognized text, quick access to AI-powered editing via File Explorer, new Copilot button, JXL support are among the changes in this update.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3585 (Beta) improves File Explorer and adds some Copilot+ goodies
Microsoft has released a new preview Windows 11 (version 24H2) build 26120.3585 (KB5053644) to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. It adds much improved search on Copilot+ devices, and several quality and reliability improvements made to File Explorer, Settings, and login screen.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5510 (Dev) closes the ability to switch to the Beta channel and back
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 build 26200.5510 (KB5054148), to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. The Dev channel has moved to builds with numbers 26200. This means that the ability to switch from the Dev channel to Beta will close after installing build 26200.5510. If you have not yet switched to the Beta channel, but want to do so, then when build 26200.5510 appears in the Windows Update Center, you can pause receiving updates, switch the channel, and resume updates.
Windows 11 is getting a FAQ section in the Settings app
Windows 11 is introducing a new FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page directly inside its Settings app to help users better understand their PC's capabilities and limitations. This feature, currently hidden in the latest development builds of Windows 11, will provide answers to common questions about your system’s performance and compatibility.
