Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23595 to the Dev Channel, introducing various enhancements and updates to improve the user experience. Here are the significant changes and improvements in this latest build:
New Features:
- Widgets Board Settings Update: Users now have more options to customize their widgets board experience. The updated settings allow for showing widgets on the board, personalizing feed content, and selecting the account for Microsoft Start-powered widgets and feeds.
- Copilot Enhancements: Changes have been made to the Copilot icon placement on the taskbar, making it more accessible. Additionally, support for Copilot in Windows across multiple monitors is being re-introduced.
- Windows Share Enhancements: Users signed in with a Microsoft Entra ID can now directly share files with specific Microsoft Teams Channels and group chats through the Windows share window.
- Windows Ink Expansion: Digital handwriting (inking) support in some edit boxes for Windows Ink is now extended to multiple languages and locales, providing improved recognition technology and gestures.
- Nearby Sharing Updates: A change is being implemented to allow discovering and sharing files with Android devices in discoverable mode through Bluetooth under the Nearby Share in the Windows share window.
- Task Manager Improvements: Process grouping in the processes page of Task Manager has been enhanced for better usability.
- Settings Updates: Notifications for Microsoft accounts have been introduced on the Settings homepage, with various other updates in the Xbox Game Bar, Azure Active Directory references, and the relocation of System Components settings.
- Desktops Fix: A fix has been applied to prevent custom wallpapers from shifting when switching desktops.
Known Issues and Fixes:
- An ongoing issue with the recommended section in the Start menu being blank is currently being addressed.
- Copilot-related issues like the Microsoft 365, Outlook Calendar, and To Do widgets getting stuck in an error state are being worked on along with potential loading delays and other related fixes.
Developer Updates:
- Developers can access the latest Windows Insider SDK with various NuGet packages for .NET apps and C++ libraries. It is essential to use adaptive code and feature detection for targeting new APIs effectively.
About the Dev Channel:
- The Dev Channel has undergone a reboot with a focus on long-lead items and incubating new ideas that may or may not eventually be released to general customers. The builds in the Dev Channel are not tied to a specific release of Windows and represent ongoing experimentation and feedback gathering.
These updates and enhancements in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23595 aim to provide users with an improved and more personalized Windows experience as the development process continues.
Published Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:05:59 +0000.
New Features:
- Widgets Board Settings Update: Users now have more options to customize their widgets board experience. The updated settings allow for showing widgets on the board, personalizing feed content, and selecting the account for Microsoft Start-powered widgets and feeds.
- Copilot Enhancements: Changes have been made to the Copilot icon placement on the taskbar, making it more accessible. Additionally, support for Copilot in Windows across multiple monitors is being re-introduced.
- Windows Share Enhancements: Users signed in with a Microsoft Entra ID can now directly share files with specific Microsoft Teams Channels and group chats through the Windows share window.
- Windows Ink Expansion: Digital handwriting (inking) support in some edit boxes for Windows Ink is now extended to multiple languages and locales, providing improved recognition technology and gestures.
- Nearby Sharing Updates: A change is being implemented to allow discovering and sharing files with Android devices in discoverable mode through Bluetooth under the Nearby Share in the Windows share window.
- Task Manager Improvements: Process grouping in the processes page of Task Manager has been enhanced for better usability.
- Settings Updates: Notifications for Microsoft accounts have been introduced on the Settings homepage, with various other updates in the Xbox Game Bar, Azure Active Directory references, and the relocation of System Components settings.
- Desktops Fix: A fix has been applied to prevent custom wallpapers from shifting when switching desktops.
Known Issues and Fixes:
- An ongoing issue with the recommended section in the Start menu being blank is currently being addressed.
- Copilot-related issues like the Microsoft 365, Outlook Calendar, and To Do widgets getting stuck in an error state are being worked on along with potential loading delays and other related fixes.
Developer Updates:
- Developers can access the latest Windows Insider SDK with various NuGet packages for .NET apps and C++ libraries. It is essential to use adaptive code and feature detection for targeting new APIs effectively.
About the Dev Channel:
- The Dev Channel has undergone a reboot with a focus on long-lead items and incubating new ideas that may or may not eventually be released to general customers. The builds in the Dev Channel are not tied to a specific release of Windows and represent ongoing experimentation and feedback gathering.
These updates and enhancements in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23595 aim to provide users with an improved and more personalized Windows experience as the development process continues.
Published Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:05:59 +0000.