Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 26100.4762 (KB5062660) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant update for users on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). This build introduces a range of new features and improvements, some of which are being rolled out...
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If you’re among the many Windows 11 users who feel inundated by the operating system’s endless array of suggestions, recommendations, and nudges—brace yourself. Microsoft appears determined to expand this “helpful” trend, with the latest experimentation targeting the lock screen via widget...
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Microsoft's journey with widgets has been a gradual one, but recent developments indicate a significant shift in their approach. The company is now integrating widget recommendations directly into the Windows 11 lock screen, aiming to enhance user engagement and awareness of these tools.
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Microsoft has officially begun rolling out the Windows 11 25H2 update, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of its operating system. This latest release focuses on enhancing system stability, refining user experience, and introducing subtle yet impactful features.
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For most Windows enthusiasts, the prospect of a bland, default desktop is simply not an option. The desire to tailor the digital environment to match one’s personality and workflow has driven enthusiasts toward a thriving ecosystem of third-party utilities. Over time, Microsoft has both...
Here’s a summary of the key highlights from the official announcement for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4520 (KB5060834) in the Beta Channel, as published on the Windows Insider Blog on June 27, 2025:
What’s New
Passwordless Improvements with 1Password
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Here’s a concise summary of the official release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 (Dev Channel), directly from the Windows Insider Blog:
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Passwordless Improvements
1Password Integration: You can now use 1Password as a passkey provider with...
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Windows 11 continues to redefine the modern PC experience, blending style with substance and flexibility with function. For power users and those striving for digital efficiency, knowing how to leverage built-in features—both well-known and hidden—can unlock a new level of productivity. In this...
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KDE Plasma has long stood at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, committed to delivering a desktop experience that evolves with the needs of its users—especially those who are dissatisfied with the mainstream solutions provided by commercial giants. The recent KDE Plasma 6.4 update...
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Microsoft's April 22, 2025, release of the KB5055629 update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. This preview update, identified by OS Builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262, is part of Microsoft's ongoing...
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Microsoft's latest preview update for Windows 11, released on May 27, 2025, under KB5058502, introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system performance. This update, applicable to OS Builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413, is currently available for Education...
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Microsoft's April 22, 2025, release of KB5055629 introduces a suite of enhancements and fixes for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, aiming to refine user experience and system performance.
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The update brings pivot-based curated views to File Explorer Home, facilitating...
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The refreshed Windows 11 Start Menu is rolling out its latest iteration to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, marking yet another chapter in Microsoft’s ongoing evolution of desktop navigation. This update, deployed as part of build 26200.5641, arrives after a period of anticipation fueled by...
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For European Windows users, enduring the presence of unremovable apps and relentless pop-ups has been a defining feature of the operating system for years. But that landscape is rapidly changing as Microsoft, prodded by regulatory mandates from the European Economic Area’s Digital Markets Act...
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Windows 11 continues its transformation journey with a slew of May 2025 updates designed to reinforce Microsoft’s vision of a modern, AI-enhanced, and secure personal computing environment. The latest features, spanning everything from device management and security to next-generation Copilot+...
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Microsoft has released the KB5058502 Preview update for Windows 11, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user interaction and system functionality. This non-security update, applicable to versions 22H2 and 23H2, brings notable changes to Copilot shortcuts, widgets, and the...
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The latest optional preview update for Windows 11, KB5058502, marks a significant moment in the evolution of Microsoft’s operating system, introducing a suite of new features squarely focused on improving personalization, user control, and accessibility across several core components. This...
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Microsoft has released the KB5058502 update for Windows 11, introducing builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413. This preview update brings a host of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and system performance.
Key Features and Enhancements
Windows Recall
One of the standout...
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Microsoft has released the KB5058502 update for Windows 11, introducing several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability. This preview update, applicable to OS builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413, brings notable features such as the Recall (preview), Click to...
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The Windows 11 experience is on the cusp of undergoing yet another major transformation, this time focusing on a feature many users interact with dozens of times a day—the lock screen. Once considered a largely aesthetic or purely functional barrier before desktop access, the lock screen is now...
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