Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.2191 and 22631.2191 (KB5029336) in the Beta Channel. This update introduces a slew of new features and changes coming to version 23H2. Some of them include HDR wallpapers, new Narrator voices, Windows 365 Switch, and more. The update also brings several fixes and improvements. Windows 11 build 22631.2191 (KB5029336) is now available with new features enabled by default, expected to arrive with version 23H2 , and the preview build 22621....

Windows 11 23H2 receives build 22635.2486 (KB5031459) in the Beta Channel. The update brings some minor changes to the Start menu and Settings app. It also temporarily disables recent Cast updates. Windows 11 build 22635.2486 (KB5031459) is rolling out in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with minor improvements for version 23H2 . This release only focuses on a few changes and fixes. For example, after installing build 22635....

Windows 11 build 23475 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces visual updates for the Home page and header of File Explorer. In addition, the Settings app is getting the new Dynamic Lighting feature. The company is also rolling out build 25387 in the Canary Channel without any significant changes. Microsoft is now releasing Windows 11 build 23475 for computers enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program ....

Windows 11 build 23511 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update rolls out with improvements for Spotlight, Start menu, Camera, and more. This release also addresses a bunch of problems with the operating system Microsoft is now making available Windows 11 build 23511 for devices in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . In this release, the company is rolling out a slew of fixes and improvements for existing features....

Microsoft makes the Windows 11 build 26002 available in the Canary Channel. This flight introduces a new Energy Saver feature and a refresh option for Wi-Fi networks. It allows the user to change the power button action from the Settings app instead of the Control Panel. The update also rolls out several improvements for the Taskbar and Settings app. Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 build 26002 for users of the Windows Insider Program for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel, with new features and several changes and improvements for existing features....

Microsoft makes Copilot a regular app on Windows 11 and retires a dedicated keyboard shortcut. The Settings app also adds a new Linked Devices page and an Enhance pointer precision option in the Mouse settings. Windows 11 build 26227 is available through the Canary Channel for all Insiders. Windows 11 build 26120.751 rolls out in the Dev Channel with the same improvements as in the Canary Channel. UPDATED 5/31/2024: On May 30, 2024, Microsoft began the rollout of Windows 11 build 26227 in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program as a minor update with various changes, improvements, and known issues....

Microsoft’s new Photos app brings a new interface, but it’s virtually the same as the old version. The new interface features rounded corners, new animations, and visual styles to match the Windows 11 language design. It’s not yet available but it soon should arrive for Insiders. Microsoft is building a new Photos app for Windows 11 , which includes a new modern interface that follows the same design language that the company is pushing with the new OS using WinUI....

Microsoft has confirmed a problem preventing Windows 10 users from running the Media Creation Tool to create Windows 11 installation media. The tool crashes unexpectedly without displaying any error message. To upgrade, Microsoft recommends downloading the Windows 11 25H2 ISO file directly from its website. Alternatively, you can use third-party tools like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive. UPDATED 11/3/2025: Microsoft has confirmed an issue that prevents users from running the Media Creation Tool on Windows 10 devices....

Microsoft makes the Windows 11 Moment 3 update available as an optional install. The update has been available for some time but as a preview. The Windows 11 build 22621.1928 (KB5027303) is the final release. The company plans to roll out the feature drop automatically on July 11. Microsoft makes the Windows 11 Moment 3 update an optional install for everyone in the Stable Channel starting June 27, 2023. Although the company initially released the update in May, it was only available as a preview for devices with the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option enabled in the Windows Update settings, but now, the feature drop is available for anyone as an optional install....

On Windows 11 , the “shell” commands refer to the system shortcuts designed for navigating common folders without typing the full path. For example, you would use the “Shell:Startup” shortcut to open the “Startup” folder in C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup . The “Shell:AppData” shortcut to open the “AppData” folder in C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming , and so on to open the “Windows,” “Documents,” “Pictures,” and many of the available folders. Shell commands can be helpful in many scenarios....

Although Windows 11 hasn’t been officially announced, an early build (21996) recently leaked onto the web giving us a glimpse of what Microsoft has been working on for the next version of its operating system. Among the new features and changes for the desktop experience, the company seems to be also updating the out-of-box experience (OOBE). This is the experience to complete the initial setup of Windows 11 with a new account, privacy settings, and custom preferences after a clean installation or set up a new computer....

Microsoft is focusing Windows 8 Metro style to be great for touch screen devices, but the keyboard and mouse are also part of a great experience. Here I’ve put together a few useful tips and tricks to help to do more in Windows 8 in the traditional desktop computer and laptops without touch support. Unlock the lock-screen: Double-click with the mouse or press any keyboard key, instead of dragging the welcome screen image to the top....

Windows Subsystem for Android July update brings various fixes, improvements, and changes. Also, the Amazon Appstore is now generally available. UPDATED 7/21/2023: Microsoft is rolling out a new update (version 2306.40000.4.0) for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 . The update is available through the Windows Insider Program and includes several fixes and changes to help improve Android apps on Windows 11. According to the announcement , the update introduces various fixes and improvements regarding the camera, full-screen mode, and picture-in-picture....

As part of the May 2020 Update, Microsoft is making available version 0.5 of the Windows Terminal app with a number of improvements. According to the company , the experience designed to be the primary experience to use Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux distros is now switching the version syntax to match the Windows 10 releases. This means that starting with version 0.5, the update becomes the September 2019 release, version 1909....

Microsoft has released version 1.4 for Windows Terminal. The update is available for the preview version of the Windows 10 app, and it introduces a few interesting features. According to the software giant , Windows Terminal Preview version 1.4 includes support for jump list, which means that you can now right-click the app from the taskbar to launch your preferred command console (PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure, Linux, etc.). Also, the jump list works when right-clicking the app within the Start menu....

Bing Chat is now available on Chrome and Safari but not on Firefox. Microsoft is rolling out the access gradually. At this time, Chrome and Safari users may encounter some limitations. As of August 25, the chatbot is officially available for the desktop version of Chrome. UPDATED 8/30/2023: Microsoft is expanding its Bing Chat AI access to Google Chrome and Safari browsers. Originally, Bing Chat was exclusive to Microsoft Edge on the desktop and through the Bing app on mobile devices....

The Windows 11 build 26220.7271 (KB5070307) introduces the Xbox Full Screen Experience for regular PCs, a new Point-in-time Restore recovery feature, File Explorer gets a new context menu, and more. This update also pushes improvements for existing features, bug fixes, and known issues. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26220.7271 as the update KB5070307 for version 25H2 through the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program. This preview rolls out new features, such as the Xbox Full Screen Experience and the Point-in-time Restore features, as well as visual and non-visual improvements for existing features, changes, and fixes....

You can now download the Colors of Holi theme for your Windows 10 desktop from the Microsoft Store. This collection includes 10 high-definition (4K) backgrounds of bursts of colorful powder in different combinations. The theme is available for free to set as desktop backgrounds only on devices running Windows 10. To install this collection of images, use the download link below. Then click the Get button in the Microsoft Store, and click the Apply button....

Microsoft plans to roll out GPT-4 Turbo and DALL-E 3 for Copilot soon. GPT-4 Turbo will allow the chatbot to work for more information and deliver more accurate results. DALL-E 3 will produce higher-quality images and more accurate results from text prompts. The company also plans to release other features like Deep Search, Code Interpreter, and Inline Compose. Microsoft has announced plans to upgrade its Copilot with OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo and DALL-E 3 to improve the overall functionality of the service drastically....

To add a new folder or drive location to Photos on Windows 11, open the Photos app, click “Folders,” choose “Add a folder,” select the new path, and click “Select Folder.” To remove folder location on Photos, click “Folders,” right-click the location and choose “Remove folder.” Windows 11 includes the Photos app, which is the default experience for viewing and organizing your pictures and videos, no matter where they are located locally on your computer on in the cloud using OneDrive or Apple’s iCloud Photos ....