Last month, Microsoft released a regular Windows 11 preview build with all sorts of changes and fixes. Microsoft usually provides extensive changelog detailing all improvements and new capabilities in preview builds, but at that time, the company did not mention that an API change breaks a popular third-party tool for bypassing Edge-enforcing policies.
Windows 11 Build 22523 is available to Insiders in the Dev channel with ISO images
Microsoft today released a new Insider Preview build to Dev Channel Insiders. The update is Windows 11 Build 22523, for which Microsoft has released ISO images for clean install. Also, this build will be finally offered to ARM64 PCs. Here are the changes in this release.
Surface Duo 1 has got a launcher update, similar to what Duo 2 has
Microsoft has released an update to the launcher software running on the original Surface Duo phone. With that update, it received a number of visual improvements that make it look closer to the Duo 2 launcher.
Intel graphics driver 30.0.101.1191 fixes issues with Desktop Window Manager
Intel has a new GPU driver in store for users with computers based on 6th gen and newer CPUs. Version 30.0.101.1191 fixes various issues, including bugs with Desktop Window Manager.
Windows Terminal Preview 1.12.3472.0 and stable 1.11.3471.0 are available
Microsoft today updated the Windows Terminal app, both stable and preview. The Preview channel has got version 1.12.3472.0, while the stable one is now on version 1.11.3471.0. Both releases include a new version of the Cascadia Code font, Cascadia Code 2111.01, and come with a huge list of fixes.
Windows Terminal will soon become the default console in Windows 11
As you may remember, Windows Terminal allows you to set it as your default console host. This means that any console app, e.g. diskpart, will open inside a Windows Terminal tab rather than in a new Command Prompt instance. Microsoft today announced that Windows 11 will soon use new defaults, having Windows Terminal the default console app out-of-the-box.
Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 version 2004
If you have a computer with Windows 10 May 2020 Update or 2004, it is time to update the operating system and move to a newer release. As of today, Windows 10 2004 is officially dead.
Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, December 2021
Microsoft has released December cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. Traditionally, you won't get new features, but they include bug fixes and patched vulnerabilities. The packages are already available in Windows Update.
How to Change Screen Resolution in Windows 11
Here is how you can change the screen resolution in Windows 11 using various methods. Changing the screen resolution will let you use your monitor with optimal settings to ensure a clear and sharp image.
Surface Laptop 4 and Studio 2 get December firmware update
December 2021 firmware updates are now available for the Intel-based Surface Laptop 4 and the second-gen Surface Studio.
