Microsoft is testing a new method to connect to Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11. The recently released preview build 26052 lets you connect to a network by scanning its QR code with the Camera app.
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Microsoft will soon change how Bluetooth device discoverability works in Windows 11. Build 26052, which was released this week, now lets you scan for any Bluetooth device, including uncommon types.
If you use ExplorerPatcher, a third-party app for restoring the old taskbar in Windows 11, here is some bad news: Windows 11 version 24H2 is not compatible with the latest ExplorerPatcher release.
Microsoft is working on integrating AI upscaler into its operating system. The recently released Windows 11 preview build lets you turn on "Automatic Super Resolution" to get more FPS in games.
Microsoft released Sudo for Windows recently to Insiders on the Windows 11 Dev and Canary channels. While the feature is supposed to work on 11, users have figured out it runs on Windows 10 and 7 too.
Microsoft announced the sudo command for Windows 11 last week when it released build 26052 for Windows Insiders. Although it was also spotted in Server builds, sudo is not coming to Windows Server.
Microsoft released a major update this week in the Dev and Canary channels. However, several insiders are finding themselves unable to install the first Windows 11 version 24H2 build.
Microsoft is working on a new utility that lets you test your microphone and different audio processing modes. It is now available for public trials in the latest Windows 11. Here is how it works.
Windows 11 build 26052 introduces Copilot actions, a quick and easy method to ask Microsoft's AI-powered assistant about the copied text or image. Here is how to turn this feature on.
Heads-up, Windows Insiders: rolling back build 26052 will break your Dev Drives and wipe everything on them. Back up all your important data before returning to previous Dev and Canary builds.
If you have a Windows Mixed Reality VR headset and do not want Windows 11 to brick it, you better stay away from the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. It no longer works with Windows Mixed Reality.
Windows 11 is getting modernized taskbar thumbnails. Users discovered that Windows 11 build 26052 contains hidden and unannounced improvements and new animations for app previews on the taskbar.
Microsoft is working on a new accessibility feature for Windows 11. Spotted in the latest preview builds, the "Speak for me" feature will let you type text for the operating system to synthesize it.
Microsoft has released the latest Windows Server preview build for members of the Windows Server Insider Program. The new build number is 26052 and adds one more known issue to the release notes.
Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Canary and Dev Channels. This new build, 26052, adds several new features and improvements.