Microsoft is quietly scaling back its Surface hardware portfolio, with the Surface Laptop Studio 2 becoming the latest device to reach end of life. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans confirm that production of the Laptop Studio 2 ceased earlier this month, and the device will officially be marked as discontinued in June. While Microsoft declined to comment, official resellers have acknowledged the move, noting limited availability moving forward. Support for driver and firmware updates will continue in line with Microsoft’s standard lifecycle policies.
Windows 11 Build 22631.5409 (Release Preview) released with a lot of improvements
Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build of Windows 11 (version 23H2, build 22631.5409) to participants in the Release Preview channel. Key updates include the ability to open Copilot using the Win + C shortcut, with customizable key settings available in the system preferences. Users can interact with Copilot via voice commands for hands-free assistance. The taskbar search function has been improved for better third-party engine support in the European Economic Area, and administrators can now manage pinned apps on the taskbar.
How to Remove Ask Copilot from Right-Click Menu in File Explorer
You may want to remove the Ask Copilot from the context menu in File Explorer on Windows 11 if you are not an active Copilot app user. The new menu entry appears once you receive the version 1.25051.109 of the app. We will review a number of methods you can use to undo this change.
“Hey, Copilot!” wake word is rolling out to Windows Insiders
Microsoft has begun rolling out a significant update to the Copilot app on Windows via the Microsoft Store, introducing a new hands-free experience with the "Hey, Copilot!" wake word. This feature allows users to seamlessly initiate conversations with Copilot Voice, adding one more way to interact with the AI assistant.
Microsoft Extends Office Support for Windows 10 Until 2028
In a surprise announcement, Microsoft announced that Microsoft 365 (Office) apps for Windows 10 will continue to receive security updates for three years after the operating system’s end of support date. These updates will be available through standard distribution channels and will end on October 10, 2028.
Patch Tuesday: Cumulative Updates for Windows 11/10, May 13, 2024
Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.
Windows 11 Insiders Get a New Copilot App With Big Improvements to Copilot Vision
Microsoft has started distributing an updated version of the Copilot app for Windows (version 1.25044.92.0 and later). This update brings significant improvements to the Copilot Vision feature, improving its functionality and user experience. The update is now available in the Microsoft Store for all Windows Insiders, regardless of their update channel. However, Copilot Vision remains exclusive to Insiders located in the United States at this time.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3964 (Beta) introduces Copilot Agent in Settings
Microsoft has released a new preview Windows 11 Build 26120.3964, version 24H2, KB5058496, to Insiders in the Beta channel. As you may already know, 22635.5305 was the last build of Windows 11, version 23H2 for the Beta channel. All Insiders will soon receive the update to Windows 11, version 24H2. Until then, Insiders can manually approve the update to Windows 11, version 24H2 in Windows Update.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5600 (Dev) improves Click-to-Do and Settings
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26200.5600 (KB5058493), to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. Currently, 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.
Compact Mode in Xbox for Windows Gets Clock, Battery Indicator, and Wi-Fi
Microsoft has unveiled significant updates to the Xbox app for Windows. Its user interface now includes the clock, battery indicator, and Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection status (on desktops). The change comes ahead of the company’s long-awaited announcement of its first portable gaming console, codenamed “Project Kennan". The latter is being developed in partnership with ASUS.
