feature rollout

Windows Insiders received a quietly odd patch this week: the latest Beta and Dev preview packages add a handful of small but useful features — a one‑click network speed test in the taskbar and a Copilot onboarding screen during Get Started — and then, without fanfare or explanation, Microsoft...

Microsoft’s latest Insider update, shipped under KB5065786, quietly tightens the integration between personalization and AI across Windows 11 by adding new Desktop Spotlight context-menu entries, a unified account hub in Settings, and deeper Copilot features in Click to Do and the taskbar —...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider updates bring a welcome accessibility upgrade to Narrator: an on‑screen Braille viewer that displays textual and Braille output in a floating window, making it far easier for sighted teachers, trainers, developers, and testers to follow Braille output...

Microsoft’s mobile Outlook is set for another interface tweak — but the exact scope and timing reported in one headline require scrutiny. A recent item circulating in the tech press claims Microsoft will relocate the Send button from the bottom compose toolbar to the top header of the Compose...

Microsoft has set the stage for a transformative second half of the year with the announcement and rollout of new Windows Insider Preview updates across the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels. These fresh builds bring a wealth of fixes, enhancements, and feature experiments that not only sharpen the...

Microsoft has recently addressed a longstanding concern for multi-monitor users by enhancing Windows 11's taskbar functionality. In the latest preview builds, users can now access the notification center and calendar flyout directly from the taskbar on any connected monitor, a feature previously...

The emergence of “Lock PC” within the Link To Windows app marks another crucial step in the ongoing integration of Microsoft’s Windows 11 desktop experience and the Android mobile ecosystem. For Windows 11 users invested in keeping their PCs secure—especially outside the home or office—this new...

Here is a summary of what's new in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27902 (Canary Channel), based on the official announcement: Major Points Changes and Improvements The build brings a small set of improvements and fixes to enhance the experience for Insiders. Fixes File Explorer: Fixed an...

For many Windows users, the system tray is a touchstone of familiarity, consistency, and critical information delivery—a seemingly minor aspect of the interface that carries an outsized weight in daily workflows. When Microsoft began testing a radically simplified system tray for Windows 11 with...

The sudden arrival of the screen recording feature in the Snipping Tool for Windows 11 marked a much-awaited step toward giving users robust yet accessible video-capture functionality, right within the operating system. For many, this change promised the dispensation of clunky third-party...

Microsoft has announced the rollout of a significant update to the Copilot app on Windows, introducing the "Desktop Share" feature to Windows Insiders. This enhancement allows users to share their entire desktop with Copilot, enabling real-time analysis, insights, and assistance across all...

For over four decades, Notepad has represented the simplest text editing experience in the Windows ecosystem. From its unassuming debut in 1983, the utility has long been an iconic—but unchanged—cornerstone of the Windows operating system, prized by generations of users for its speed...

The next evolution of Windows 11, designated as 25H2, marks a significant yet paradoxically subtle milestone in Microsoft’s operating system roadmap. Unlike breakneck, sweeping revisions that accompany excitement—a word often synonymous with instability in the hearts of IT pros—Windows 11 25H2...

The rollout of Windows 11, version 25H2 marks a significant evolution in Microsoft’s already mature update and servicing framework, boasting seamless upgrades, minimal downtime, and an extended support lifecycle that promises to ease the burden on IT administrators and end users alike. Unveiled...

Here’s a summary based on the latest updates and official information regarding the repositioning of the volume indicator in Windows 11: Feature Details: Microsoft is adding the ability for users to customize the position of on-screen hardware indicators—such as the volume and brightness...

Microsoft Teams has announced a forthcoming feature that will allow users to adjust the size of notifications, aiming to reduce distractions and enhance productivity. This update introduces a "compact" notification size, designed to occupy less screen space and provide a minimalist design. The...

The age of artificial intelligence is steadily transforming the Windows desktop, and Microsoft’s latest move to weave AI directly into Windows 11 File Explorer marks a significant leap beyond traditional operating system boundaries. Long confined to organizing files and folders, File Explorer is...

Windows Insiders eager to explore the bleeding edge of Microsoft’s desktop OS have a new milestone to sink their teeth into with the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 (KB5060818) for the Dev Channel. This build, rolling out via the Windows Update mechanism, signals...

Microsoft is bringing Copilot Vision with on-screen awareness to free-tier users, a significant advancement in how users interact with Windows and Microsoft Edge. Here’s what this means and what features are included: What is Copilot Vision? Copilot Vision is a feature of Microsoft Copilot that...

Microsoft’s relentless drive to refine digital workspaces has once again taken center stage, with the latest update to Microsoft Teams and core Microsoft 365 collaboration applications promising a transformative impact on productivity and workflow customization for millions of users. This...