Windows 11 build 22000.2124 rolls out as the preview update KB5027292. This non-security includes fixes and improvements that will release during the next Patch Tuesday. The update was previously available in the Release Preview Channel as build 22000.2121. UPDATED 6/29/2023: On Windows 11 , Microsoft is making available the update KB5027292 in the Stable Channel as an optional install for the original version (21H2). This is a non-security update part of the next cumulative update rollout, and it only includes bug fixes, improvements, and new features....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.891 and 22623.891 (KB5020040) in the Beta Channel. The update introduces an updated version of Task Manager with a search feature. This release also includes fixes and improvements. Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 22623.891 (KB5020040) with new features enabled by default and the preview build 22621.891 (KB5020040) with features turned off by default for computers in the Beta Channel . Build 22623.891 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , introduces a new version of Task Manager with a search feature to filter processes, theming and “Efficiency mode” improvements, and various fixes....

Windows 11 receives build 22631.2361 (KB5030310) in the Release Preview Channel. This update introduces various new features and experiences coming to version 23H2. Including Copilot, redesigned File Explorer, new Windows Backup app, and more. UPDATED 9/26/2023: Microsoft is making available Windows 11 build 22631.2361 (KB5030310) in the Release Preview Channel. Although this is still referred to as an update for version 22H2, it includes many of the features expected to ship with version 23H2....

The update KB5052078 (build 22635.4945) for Windows 11 is now rolling out in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This update only includes improvements and fixes for the 23H2 development. According to the company , update KB5052078 for Windows 11 includes a new Drag Tray flyout to make it easier to share files and roll out interface changes for the All menu in the Start menu. As part of the fixes for File Explorer, the development team made to match the text scaling settings available through the “Text Size” page for the File Open, Save, and Wizard dialogs....

Windows 11 build 23565 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. This update adds the new Copilot icon to the Taskbar. Includes improvements for Spotlight and fixes for File Explorer. Windows 11 build 23565 is now available for computers in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . In this release, the software giant is making available fixes and improvements for existing features. Build 23565 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , adds the new Copilot icon to the Taskbar....

Windows 11 build 23575 is now available in the Dev Channel. This update introduces groups recently installed in the Start menu recommendation section. In addition, this flight fixes issues with Copilot, File Explorer, and Settings app. Build 23575 for Windows 11 is now rolling out for participants of the Windows Insider Program in the Dev Channel. In this release, Microsoft is releasing fixes and some visual changes. According to the official changes , Windows 11 build 23575 has an updated Start menu experience that brings groups to the “Recommended” section that combines recently added apps into one group....

Windows 11 build 23590 is now available in the Dev Channel. This update adds previews before downloading voices in Narrator. It improves the sharing experience and addresses a bunch of problems. Windows 11 build 23590 is now available for participants of the Windows Insider Program in the Dev Channel starting on November 15, 2023. The update rolls out a few new features, changes, and improvements. According to the official changes , build 23590 for Windows 11 introduces previews for natural voices for Windows Narrator in Chinese, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), Japanese, English (UK), French, Portuguese, English (India), German, and Korean....

Microsoft rolls out the Windows 11 build 26120.1340 in the Dev Channel. The update finally adds the option to change the mouse scrolling directions from the Settings app. It also improves the energy settings and the Voice Access feature. In addition, Windows 11 build 22635.4005 recently rolled out in the Beta Channel, but it doesn’t include many changes. Microsoft is in the process of rolling out the Windows 11 build 26120....

Microsoft pushes three preview builds of Windows 11 in the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels. These are minor updates with some visual improvements, addition of new features, and fixes. In addition, these previews also ship with hidden changes for File Explorer and Settings app. Microsoft has released new preview builds for Windows 11 in the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program. These are minor updates that roll out several fixes, visual improvements, and updates for existing features....

Microsoft launched a new web version of the app store for Windows 11, 10, and Xbox. The new web store aligns the design with the Microsoft Store app. You can use the Microsoft Store (web) to download apps, games, and videos. Microsoft introduces a new web version of the app store for Windows 11. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) , an engineer from the company announced the Microsoft Store, noting that the site uses Shoelace, Lit, Vite, and a C# ASPNET backend, replacing the old React web coding....

Microsoft release update KB5010795 for Windows 11 The update fixes VPN connections and ReFS mounting issues. A similar update is also available for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2022. Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5010795 as an out-of-band release for Windows 11 to fix a specific problem with Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections and removable media formatted using the Resilient File System (ReFS) from mounting. The out-of-band update KB5010795 bumps the version number to build 22000....

Windows 11 doesn’t have a CLI text editor by default, so Microsoft is planning to make some changes. The company may bring back the CLI Edit tool, but it could integrate others like Nano or Vim. Another solution could include adding an error handler to prompt you with a command to install a specific editor as needed. Microsoft is planning to build a new text editor that you could use on Command Prompt, PowerShell, or through the Windows Terminal app....

If you still running one of the ‘Previews’ builds of Windows 8, you must know that they will expire in about a month from now. So this is the time to prepare and migrate to the full version of Windows 8 or 8 Pro. Doing it now will also save you money and you will prevent your PC rebooting every two hours. The dates Developer Preview will expire January 15, 2013 Consumer Preview and Release Preview will expire January 16, 2013 Things to know You cannot upgrade the Previews versions of the OS....

An early leak of Windows Blue uncovered a lot of information on the new features and changes that Microsoft is working on for the next major upgrade of its operating system, Windows 8. Even though we already came across a handful of these new enhancements , new capabilities are still popping up. Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott, the guys who wrote the Windows 8 Secrets book, dug up a few new features....

Windows Terminal is a new app designed to be the primary modern experience to run Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux on Windows 10 , and on version 0.9, it’s getting new command line arguments, auto-detect PowerShell, improvements for tabs and various fixes. Starting with this release , the Windows Terminal app will detect any version of PowerShell and automatically create a profile for you. You can now set “confirmCloseAllTabs” to true at the top of your profiles....

Microsoft is now rolling out the Creators Update for Xbox One consoles for all users. This new version of the console delivers a slew of new features and improvements, including better Home and Guide experiences, better multitasking, Beam integration, and a lot more. Alongside the release of the new feature update, Microsoft has also revealed that the Creators Update for Windows 10 will be rolling out starting April 11th . While both are good news, it’s unusual to get a major console update, before a significant update for Windows 10 rolls out....

This is confirmed by Microsoft itself, Xbox One will not play Xbox 360 games or Xbox Live arcade games transfers. In other words, if you want to keep playing your current game library don’t put away your 360 just yet. Although this is a sad news for many, there is a valid reason, Xbox One was designed using an x86 architecture and the Xbox 360 packs a now old PowerPC (IBM) architecture, and there is not backward compatibility between the two chips....

You.com launches YouChat 2.0 AI chatbot. The AI chatbot is available for anyone without an invitation. The service provides limited queries, but it’s a good alternative if you’re on the Bing AI waiting list. You.com, the alternative search engine from California, is launching YouChat 2.0, the next generation of its AI chatbot, and unlike Bing AI , you can access the chatbot without an invitation. Though, the number of queries you can try is limited....

Dell data shows roughly one billion computers are still running Windows 10. Half are hardware-incompatible with Windows 11, while the other half have simply refused to upgrade. Windows 10 remains installed on roughly 1 billion devices, according to new data from Dell, creating a long-term problem for Microsoft that extends far beyond a slow upgrade cycle. During Dell’s latest earnings call (via The Motley Fool ), COO Jeffrey Clarke disclosed that around 500 million PCs capable of running Windows 11 have not been upgraded....

To change the brightness on Windows 11, open “Quick Settings” (Windows key + A) and use the “Brightness” slider to increase or lower the intensity level. Alternatively, open Settings > System > Display and adjust the brightness by using the “Brightness” slider. You can also use the “fn” (function) key + “Adjust brightness f1,” “Adjust brightness f2,” or “Adjust brightness f3” key to change the screen brightness. To adjust the brightness of an external display, you must use the monitor’s on-screen display (OSD) menu....