Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579 is here with small but nice changes. It finally allows you to name the folders in the Start menu. Also, the Win+X menu will automatically show PowerShell if you uninstalled Terminal. The Task Manager has got UI improvements, along with window manager that now supports new animations for multi-finger gestures. Finally, there are updates to the Media Player and Your Phone apps.
Microsoft Edge can now automatically generate Alt descriptions for images
Microsoft today announced a new feature for Microsoft Edge that allows the web browser to automatically generate image descriptions with an empty ALT attribute. First of all, this innovation is intended for visually impaired users using screen readers.
Microsoft has started Bug Bash for Windows 11 to improve the OS with your input
From today until March 22, Microsoft is running a Bug Bash for Insiders on the Dev channel. Insiders are invited to submit their feedback about bugs they found in the OS. Currently, Windows 11 Bug Bash is only available to Insiders running Windows 10 Build 22572.
Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for VirtualBox users
If you are a VirtualBox user, you may already be aware that the popular virtualization software wasn't fully compatible with the latest Windows version for long. This has finally resolved. Microsoft has removed Windows 11 upgrade block.
Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera is Microsoft’s new AI-powered device
The Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera is Microsoft's first AI-powered smart webcam. The device is advertised as being able to improve the quality of remote meetings in companies.
Microsoft will talk about the features of Windows 11 for hybrid work on April 5
Microsoft has announced a new event called "Windows Powers the Future of Hybrid Work". It will take place on April 5 and will be aimed at enterprise customers. Microsoft is expected to talk about the future of hybrid work and how Windows can be even more useful for business.
Windows 11 Build 22000.588 hits Beta and RP channels with notification improvements and fixes
Microsoft today released a new update for Insiders who run their Windows 11 in the Beta and Release Preview channels. The patch KB5011563 raises the OS version to build 22000.588. It comes with one new feature and several fixes.
How to Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11 and Windows 10
If you don't like to see extra information the search shows in Windows 11 and Windows 10, you can disable Search Highlights. It is the latest addition Microsoft made to Windows Search to help you explore more.
DirectStorage API is now available on Windows PCs
Several months ago, Microsoft announced that DirectStorage is coming to Windows devices. This technology is one of the key innovations in the Xbox Series X|S consoles. It greatly improves game performance by allowing to transfer huge amounts of data from NVMe storage to GPU memory.
Microsoft is back with ads in File Explorer on Windows 11
Many Windows 10 users may remember ads in File Explorer. Microsoft used to show them at some point of time, but eventually abandoned this idea. It looks like the Redmond software giant is again tinkering with this feature in the upcoming version of Windows 11, version 22H2.
