Windows 11’s dark theme has been a work in progress for years; this week’s Insider activity shows Microsoft quietly closing one of the more glaring gaps by pushing dark-mode treatment to additional file operation dialogs — but the rollout is partial, fragile, and currently only reachable to...
A short-lived blast from the past recently reverberated through the Windows community. Earlier this summer, a peculiar bug caused certain Windows 11 Insider builds to greet users not with the modern, subdued chime of Windows 11, but with the rich, unmistakable startup melody of Windows Vista—a...
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Here's a summary of the main changes and fixes in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27909 (Canary Channel) released on July 25, 2025:
Changes and Improvements
This update brings a small set of general improvements and fixes aimed at improving the overall experience for Insiders using this build...
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It is no secret that Microsoft’s collection of telemetry data has long been a contentious issue among Windows users, with debates simmering for years about where to draw the line between legitimate diagnostics and invasive monitoring. Especially since the release of Windows 10, “telemetry” has...
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Users of Windows 11 have long expressed frustration with sluggish system performance, sometimes citing unresponsive applications, slow boot times, or inconsistent frame rates during gaming. Now, Microsoft is seeking to directly address these reports with an innovative, data-driven approach: the...
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Windows 11 continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and the release of Insider Preview Build 26120.4741 to the Beta Channel marks yet another important step in Microsoft’s ambitious roadmap for its flagship operating system. For IT professionals, power users, and Windows enthusiasts, every new...
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Here is a summary of the official changes and new features in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 (Canary Channel) as announced by Microsoft:
Highlights & New Features
1. Taskbar Icon Scaling
Taskbar icons now automatically scale down when the taskbar becomes crowded, allowing more apps to...
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A subtle but significant shift is coming to the Microsoft Store experience, as Microsoft rolls out a change that lets users install apps directly from the top featured sections of its marketplace. This update, already available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels running...
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Here are the key highlights from the official announcement for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5661 (Dev Channel):
Major Highlights
1. Recall Homepage
A new personalized homepage for Recall, showing recent snapshots and the top 3 apps/websites you've spent the most time on in the past...
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The latest update to the Snipping Tool marks one of the most significant and user-requested improvements to Windows 11’s native screenshot utility in years—a new GIF export feature that’s now rolling out to Windows Insiders in both the Canary and Dev Channels. For millions who rely on Snipping...
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In an era when nostalgia and innovation intertwine more closely than ever in software design, even the subtleties of startup sounds and user interface flourishes can spark debate across the tech community. The latest spark came from an unexpected corner: Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 Insider...
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To summarize: The recent return of the Windows Vista startup sound in Windows 11 Insider builds (specifically, Build 26200.5651) is not an intentional nostalgic feature, but rather an unintentional bug. This was officially clarified by Brandon LeBlanc, a Senior Program Manager on the Microsoft...
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Microsoft has once again taken another incremental, yet meaningful step forward for Windows 11 enthusiasts by rolling out Canary build 27868 to Insiders subscribed to the Canary Channel. While these preview builds are well-regarded for their “under the hood” changes, this specific update brings...
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Finding the precise color code of a particular pixel on your screen is a deceptively simple yet crucial task for designers, developers, content creators, and anyone invested in digital work. For years, Windows users relied on third-party utilities or open-source tools like PowerToys to...
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Windows Insiders participating in the Beta Channel have yet another milestone to explore: the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515), an important update pushing the platform closer to its anticipated 24H2 feature set. As the preview ecosystem continues to evolve...
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In a significant move for Windows enthusiasts and developers alike, Microsoft has just unveiled fresh builds of Windows 11 for its ever-vibrant Insider community. With the release of build 26120.3964 for the Beta Channel and 26200.5600 for the Dev Channel, the company not only rolls out a host...
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Microsoft is turning yet another page in the story of Windows by putting artificial intelligence at the very core of user interaction—and it’s starting with an audacious experiment: unleashing an AI agent inside the Windows Settings app. But here’s the real twist: for now, this capability is set...
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Microsoft’s relentless tinkering with the Windows 11 Start menu has yet again triggered a wave of user backlash, shining a spotlight on the delicate balance between innovation and user satisfaction in core operating system features. In the latest Insider Preview, the company has introduced a new...
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Microsoft’s steady march to redefine the user experience with Windows 11 has just crossed a provocative, fascinating threshold: the company is embracing more realism, flexibility, and personal freedom—sometimes in surprisingly candid ways. Among the myriad updates now landing in Insider Preview...
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Microsoft has finally brought its ambitious yet contentious AI-powered feature, Windows Recall, to the public via Windows Insider previews for Windows 11, particularly targeting the new Copilot+ PC ecosystem. After a lengthy period of anticipation, delay, and repeated retesting prompted by...
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