Here’s a summary of what’s new, improved, and fixed in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (Beta Channel), targeted at Windows 11 version 24H2 users:
Key Highlights
New Copilot+ PC Experiences
New Agent in Settings: Now rolling out for AMD and Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs. This...
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Here is a summary of the major changes in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (Beta Channel), based directly on the official Microsoft release notes:
Key Highlights
1. New Copilot+ PC Experiences
Settings Agent (Preview, AMD and Intel® Copilot+ PCs):
Windows Settings now includes an AI...
Here are the official highlights and release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2:
Key New Features & Improvements
Copilot+ PC Experiences
New agent in Settings — For AMD & Intel...
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file sharing
graphics
graphics card
graphics support
hyper-v
image search
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keyboard issues
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live captions
lock screen
lock screen widgets
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microsoft copilot
mouse customization
notificationcenter
pc experiences
performance boost
quick assist
scoobe
search enhancements
search functionality
search grid view
second chance out of box experience
security fixes
settings app
settings update
start menu
system improvements
system performance
system repair
system update
task manager
taskbar
touch
ui improvements
update issues
user experience
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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...
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Windows 11 continues its rapid evolution, and in 2025, Microsoft has shown few signs of slowing down. With the upcoming 25H2 feature update on the horizon, alongside recent monthly enhancements, the operating system is becoming a richer, more refined platform. For enthusiasts and everyday users...
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The wave of Windows 11 updates delivered through the Insider Program in June 2025 has demonstrated Microsoft’s continued ambition to modernize the operating system, add advanced AI capabilities, and refine almost every aspect of the user interface. In this feature, we’ll take an in-depth look at...
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In a move that has delighted longtime Windows fans, Microsoft is bringing back a much-requested yet modest feature from Windows 10 to its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds: the classic digital clock with seconds in the notification center’s calendar. While perhaps not the most bombastic...
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Windows 11’s evolution since its initial release has been a story of both strategic refinement and bold experimentation, standing in stark contrast to the closing years of Windows 10. While Windows 10 became synonymous with stagnant semi-annual updates and underutilized concepts, the advent of...
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For years, the Notification Center in Windows 11 served as a quick-access hub for urgent alerts, reminders, and Focus Sessions. Yet, in a recurring quirk that users and experts both noted, it conspicuously omitted the digital clock—forcing users to glance at the taskbar or reach for their phone...
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In the age of digital transformation, where every measured second is a canvas for productivity—and distraction—the humble on-screen clock has found itself at the very center of a rather peculiar tech saga. Windows 11, Microsoft’s flagship operating system, is finally bestowing upon its...
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Microsoft Reincorporates the Clock into Windows 11 Calendar Flyout: A Balancing Act Between Legacy and Modernity
Microsoft's journey from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has been a tale filled with ambitious design shifts as well as some contentious user experience decisions. One of the recent...
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Microsoft’s Revival of the Calendar Flyout Clock in Windows 11: A Subtle Revolution in User Experience
In the continuously evolving landscape of Windows operating systems, Microsoft is making a seemingly small but highly meaningful update to Windows 11: the reintroduction of the clock in the...
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The recent buzz in the Windows community centers on Microsoft's decision to reallocate the calendar flyout clock—a feature missing in Windows 11 but long appreciated in Windows 10. Traditionally, the Calendar flyout was more than just a static calendar display: it was an integrated, interactive...
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I am running Intel HD Graphics with ver. 10.18.10.4358 on Windows 10 Pro 22H2. I used to have a brightness slider before, but lately, it has disappeared. I have tried everything, to no avail. When I went to Notifications and Actions, I saw nothing in there to do with displays.
Help said...
Windows 11 users looking to inject personality and functionality into their operating system have a dynamic companion in Windhawk, a customization app that offers a plethora of mods designed to modify the native UI to your liking. Let’s delve into the ten standout mods that have made waves in...
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Windows operating systems have always aimed to streamline user interaction, and the Notification Center and Quick Settings are prime examples of this functionality. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to efficiently manage notifications or quickly change your system settings, this guide...
In this fast-paced digital landscape, staying updated is essential, and thanks to Windows 10 and 11, notifications make it easier than ever to keep track of what's happening on your device. Whether you're juggling emails, messages, or app alerts, understanding how to access and manage...
Since about October 19, 2023, a lot of times when the Notification Center gets invoked, one or both of my external displays goes super saturated/contrasty. Here's a simulation of how it looks:
It looks almost exactly like two copies of the monitor image are being added together using a "color...
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.100 to everyone in the Dev Channel!
Changes and Improvements
We have started rolling out Chat from Microsoft Teams to Insiders in the Dev Channel. Not everyone will see it right away,
The hidden icons flyout...
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Hello Windows Insiders, we are excited to release the first Windows 11 Insider Preview build to the Dev Channel, Build 22000.51! As we finalize the product over the coming months, we will work with you to validate the experience. You will get to try many, but not all, of the new features we...
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