Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26120.2130 to Insiders in the Dev channel. Some of its changes first coming to Insiders with the the "Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available" option enabled in Settings > Windows Update. Here are the details.
Microsoft Edge 130 stable is out with several improvements
Microsoft Edge 130.0.2849.46 is now available in the stable channel. The release is notable for much improved Settings > Appearance section. Also, the browser has got a bunch of new group policies for fine grain tuning of its features. Finally, there are also a number of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Winamp source code has been removed from GitHub
Llama Group, which published the source code of the Winamp media player in September, has removed the project's repository from GitHub. The reasons for the removal are not explained. But the repo contained many leaks and copyleft license violations. They are pretty enough for the removal.
Windows 11 Build 27729 (Canary) updates Snipping Tool, adds Copilot key settings
Microsoft has released a new preview, Windows 11 Build 27729, to Insiders using the Canary channel. It brings with it an option to extract tables from screenshots taken with the Snipping Tool, the ability to change what app the Copilot key launches, and several fixes.
Microsoft Store update introduces a refined look of product pages
Microsoft has released an update to the Microsoft Store app (version 22409 or later) for Windows 11 that brings a redesigned look and feel to the app and game pages. The changes are currently only available to Windows Insiders.
Windows 11 24H2 significantly slows down SMB data transfer speed
Users who installed Windows 11 24H2 complain that they experienced extremely slow read and write speeds over the SMB protocol. A user reported that while using specialized software to restore data from a WDMyCloud NAS, he experienced a very slow data transfer rate.
Windows 11 24H2 Administrative Templates, ADMX and XLSX
Microsoft has made available Administrative Templates in an XLSX spreadsheet format and ADMX files that align with the Group Policy options in Windows 11 version 24H2. System administrators and IT professionals can use these templates to manage both server and client versions of the "Windows 11 2024 Update" through Active Directory and other deployment services. For consumers, the XLSX Group Policy spreadsheet is an essential tool, as it reveals all the registry options associated with various policy settings.
Three New Xbox Series X|S Models Now Available for Purchase
Worldwide sales of three new consoles from Microsoft Xbox Series X|S have started. The devices are available on the company's website and at authorized resellers.
This is the new About page in Windows 10 Settings
With the release of Windows 10 Build 19045.5070, Microsoft introduced a new About in the Settings app. It includes extra details regarding the specs of your device. Without a need for a third-party information tool you will find details about your video card, SSD, and memory, everything at a glance and with extra details in the list below. Besides, it includes a FAQ section.
Windows 11 Build 27723 (Canary) has issues with NVIDIA cards
The Windows Insider team has confirmed that on Windows 11 Build 27723 (Canary Channel), devices with older NVIDIA graphics cards like the GTX 970 and Quadro K620 may experience various issues, including black screens, system freezes, and errors in Device Manager.
