From November 12th onwards, Microsoft will enforce a ban on gamers using unofficial gamepads on Xbox. Users have already started receiving warnings about this.
Following Windows 11, Windows 10 has also got labels for system apps
Microsoft has backported the System label for pre-installed apps in the Start menu from Windows 11 to Windows 10. The change is part of the recently released KB5031445, which is a Preview update for Windows 10 22H2.
Windows 11 getting an option to auto start Copilot
Microsoft is working on an option to open the Copilot assistant when you sign in to the OS. It even got its own section under Personalization, where the appropriate option resides. The feature is hidden in Windows 11 Build 23575 (Dev).
Windows 11 Build 23575 (Dev) adds groups to Recommended files in Start
Windows 11 Build 23575 is now available to insiders in the Dev channel. The release is notable for introducing groups in the Start menu for the Recommended section. Besides, there are plenty of various fixes.
Microsoft Edge has got custom theme support
Microsoft Edge now allows you to set a custom theme with a color editor, here's how to enable it. The change has already landed in the Canary version, but is hidden by default.
Windows 11 Moment 4 features landed in KB5031455, Build 22621.2506
Microsoft has released a preview update, KB5031455, which applies to Windows 11 version 22H2. It brings with its a galore of new features slated for the Moment 4 update, and for its forthcoming successor, 23H2. KB5031455 adds an updated Start Menu, File Explorer with new archive format support, an enhanced volume mixer in Quick Settings, and a lot of other changes.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2552 (Beta) adds System Components page to Settings, and more
Windows 11 Build 22635.2552 enters the Beta channel. It comes with a few new features that gradually become available to Insiders, including a rebranded Gamebar, and a new System Components page in Settings. Besides, there is a good number of fixes.
Microsoft celebrates Word’s 40th Anniversary
Microsoft Word, world's most popular text processor and one of the oldest applications for Windows, has reached a significant milestone. It turns 40 years old. To commemorate this occasion, Microsoft has unveiled a timeline showcasing the evolution of the app and what lies ahead for Word in the future.
Microsoft has revealed some Windows 12 features
At Qualcomm event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and head of Windows + Devices Pavan Davuluri briefly talked about the future of "Windows 12", the next major release of the OS. Obviously, the discussed features are related to the announced Snapdragon X Elite with NPU, and AI.
Windows 11 Build 25982 (Canary) improves RDP, Dev Drive and DNS
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 version, Build 25982, to the Canary channel. In this update, Microsoft continues to roll out Copilot to more users, and adds SMB encryption. Besides, it includes support for discovering encrypted DNS servers, Block Cloning technology for the ReFS file system on Dev Drive, better scaling for RDP, and more.
