Discover What's New in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23486

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Overview​

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23486 has been released to the Dev Channel, offering new features, enhancements, fixes, and known issues for Windows Insiders. Here's a summary of the key updates:

Passwordless Improvements​

Passwordless Improvements:
  • Passkeys, a more secure alternative to passwords, are now available for sign-ins on apps and websites supporting passkeys, allowing users to sign in using Windows Hello or mobile devices.
  • Users can manage passkeys from Windows settings, view, and delete them.

Changes and Improvements​

Changes and Improvements:
  • Reverted changes made to Folder Options in File Explorer based on Insider feedback in Build 23481.
  • Dev Home is now an inbox experience and will soon be accessible through Windows Tools in a future flight.
  • Dynamic Lighting effects like Wave, Wheel, and Gradient are introduced via Settings.
  • Unicode Emoji 15 is now available to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.

Fixes​

Fixes:
  • Resolved issues related to Dynamic Lighting toggle settings and a blank window issue post-device wakeup.
  • Fixed Task Manager crashes, network login screen crashes, and alignment issues in Task Manager options.
  • Various improvements were made to Task Manager usability and functionality.

Known Issues​

Known Issues:
  • Issues with system tray clock toggles, context menu transparency, and File Explorer crashes under specific circumstances.
  • Ongoing challenges with dynamic lighting effects and Windows Ink functionality.

For Developers​

For developers, the latest Windows Insider SDK is available with flighted NuGet packages for better SDK integration in apps.

Further Information​

The original blog post provides detailed insights on these updates and guides on filing feedback via the Feedback Hub.

Conclusion​

Published: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:04:45 +0000

Thank you, Amanda & Brandon
 


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