Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3671 to Windows Insiders in the development channel using Windows 11 24H2. The beta channel introduces enhancements including taskbar icon scaling, which facilitates a more efficient and streamlined file-sharing experience in Windows. The icons on the taskbar will automatically reduce in size when the taskbar reaches capacity, enabling users to maintain visibility and accessibility of more applications without having to navigate to a secondary menu. Users have the ability to adjust their taskbar icon scaling settings by right-clicking on an empty area of the taskbar and choosing "Taskbar settings." From there, they can expand the "Taskbar behaviors" section and select their preference for the "Show smaller taskbar buttons" option.

A new drag tray feature has been implemented, enabling users to seamlessly drag a local file using either mouse or touch from File Explorer or the desktop to one of the displayed applications, or select "More…" to access the Windows share window. The test remediation package for quick machine recovery (QMR) is now accessible for Windows Insiders to fully engage with the functionalities of QMR in practice. To confirm the installation, navigate to Settings > Windows Update > Update history.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3671 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel using Windows 11 24H2. The beta channel introduces enhancements including taskbar icon scaling, which facilitates a more efficient and streamlined file-sharing experience in Windows. The icons on the taskbar will automatically reduce in size when the taskbar reaches capacity, enabling users to maintain visibility and accessibility of more applications without having to navigate to a secondary menu. Users have the ability to adjust their taskbar icon scaling settings by right-clicking on an empty area of the taskbar and choosing "Taskbar settings." From there, they can expand the "Taskbar behaviors" section and select their preference for the "Show smaller taskbar buttons" option.

A new drag tray feature has been implemented, enabling users to seamlessly drag a local file using either mouse or touch from File Explorer or the desktop to one of the displayed applications, or select "More…" to access the Windows share window. The test remediation package for quick machine recovery (QMR) is now accessible for Windows Insiders to fully engage with the functionalities of QMR in practice. To confirm the installation, navigate to Settings > Windows Update > Update history.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5160 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel using Windows 11 23H2. This beta release introduces enhancements including speech recap in Narrator, enabling users to efficiently access spoken content, track live transcription, and replicate the last spoken output from Narrator. The live transcription of narrator speech serves as a valuable resource for assistive technology trainers, teachers of visually impaired individuals, and professionals with hearing impairments.

Changes and enhancements are being systematically implemented in the Beta Channel with the toggle activated. The Copilot feature on Windows can now be activated using the Win + C shortcut, allowing users to customize their Copilot key and enhance their Win + C experience at any moment. The press-to-talk feature enables users to engage with Copilot through voice commands, delivering immediate responses while allowing for seamless task continuation.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update enhances local semantic search capabilities, facilitating the discovery of documents, photos, and settings throughout Windows 11.

Individuals have the ability to utilize their own terminology to locate files, images, and configurations, thereby removing the necessity to recall file names, specific terms within file content, or the names of settings. The 40+ TOPS NPU integrated into Copilot+ PCs guarantees that these search enhancements function effectively, even in offline scenarios. Users have the option to modify the indexed locations on their PC or enable the "Enhanced" feature to index the entire system. The experience is available in specific languages and document formats, including .txt, .pdf, .docx, .doc, .rtf, .pptx, .ppt, .xls, and .xlsx for documents, as well as .jpg/.jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, and .ico for images. The update enhances the capability to locate photos saved in the cloud, allowing users to search for images stored locally on their Copilot+ PC and view precise matches for keywords within the text of cloud files.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 to Windows Insiders using Windows 11 24H2. The beta channel includes enhancements such as quick machine recovery (QMR), speech recap in Narrator, and a more streamlined user interface for unexpected restarts. QMR effectively resolves common boot problems on Windows 11 devices by automatically identifying and implementing solutions directly from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), thereby minimizing system downtime and the need for manual intervention. IT administrators are advised to enable, customize, or test this feature, which is set to be enabled by default for home users. Windows Insiders are invited to begin testing today and share their feedback through the Feedback Hub to enhance the feature further.

A newly introduced feature is the speech recap in Narrator, aimed at assisting users in monitoring spoken content, following live transcription, and easily copying the last spoken phrase using straightforward keyboard shortcuts. The live transcription of Narrator speech serves as a valuable resource for Assistive Technology trainers, teachers of students with visual impairments who provide support in classroom settings, and individuals who are hard of hearing and wish to utilize Narrator effectively.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5053656 (OS Build 26100.3624) Preview, which introduces enhancements in Windows Search, input methods, live captions, voice access, and widgets. The update enhances the process of locating documents, photos, and settings within Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs, utilizing both semantic indexing models and conventional lexical indexing methods.

Users now have the ability to utilize their own terms in the search box located in the upper-right corner of File Explorer, and photos that are stored and saved in the cloud will now appear in the search results collectively. The gamepad keyboard layout is now accessible for the touch keyboard, and a new system tray icon has been introduced on the taskbar to enhance the discoverability of emojis and additional panels. The update also resolves concerns regarding the reliability of ctfmon.exe, and it may restart when transferring data from specific applications. Live captions and real-time translation are now accessible on Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel, with the addition of Chinese support for voice access. Lock screen widgets are now accessible on devices within the European Economic Area (EEA), and an icon will be displayed in the system tray when utilizing an application that is compatible with Windows Studio Effects.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27823 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, introducing a range of enhancements and fixes aimed at optimizing the overall experience for Insiders utilizing this build on their PCs.

The update introduces the implementation of "top cards" located under Settings > System > About. This feature offers a straightforward method to access your PC's essential specifications, streamlining the decision-making process and emphasizing possible hardware enhancements. The release additionally features enhanced support for text scaling throughout File Explorer, File Open/Save dialogs, and the copy dialogs. Furthermore, it resolves problems related to ctfmon.exe crashes, GetRawInputData failures, login and lock crashes, settings crashes when engaging with Bluetooth & Devices > Cameras, and an unexpected space at the top of System > Sound.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5053657 (OS Builds 22621.5126 and 22631.5126) Preview, featuring enhancements to File Explorer, machine translation, settings, and the Task Manager. The update features enhanced support for text scaling in File Explorer, resolves issues related to the display of Microsoft account names, and provides access to the Settings homepage for commercial customers on PCs overseen by an IT administrator.

Enhancements to input functionality encompass the Gamepad keyboard layout for the touch keyboard, the introduction of button accelerators, and the alignment of keyboard keys in a vertical orientation. The update additionally incorporates a new system tray icon on the taskbar. The Location History feature, an API utilized by Cortana to access device history, is being discontinued. Additionally, Task Manager has revised its method for calculating CPU usage across the Processes, Performance, and Users pages.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5510 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, providing users the option to transition to the Beta Channel at the final moment. The 26200 series builds are derived from Windows 11, version 24H2, and incorporate numerous features and enhancements similar to those found in the 26120 series builds, which will persist in being released in the Beta Channel. Should users encounter any issues while utilizing these builds, they are encouraged to submit feedback through the Feedback Hub.

Insiders using Copilot+ PCs should be aware that updating from Build 26120.3576 to Build 26200.5510 will result in the deletion and resetting of snapshots in Recall and Recall settings. Identified issues encompass the incorrect display of the build version as Build 26100 following a PC reset, the update toggle not functioning as intended, Recall's inability to save new snapshots or adjust settings, and the moderation of intelligent text actions at a local level.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3585 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel using Windows 11 24H2. The update enhances Windows Search functionality for PCs powered by AMD and Intel, featuring local semantic search capabilities and support for locating cloud-stored photos. Users have the ability to utilize their own terminology to search for documents, photos, and settings throughout Windows 11, eliminating the need to recall file names, specific words within file content, or the names of settings. The 40+ TOPS NPU integrated into Copilot+ PCs enhances search functionality, ensuring it operates effectively even in offline scenarios.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3624 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The latest update introduces enhancements to Windows Search, enabling users to more efficiently locate documents, photos, and settings throughout Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs.

The updated search model incorporates semantic indexing alongside traditional lexical indexing, enabling users to conduct searches in File Explorer, the Windows Search on the taskbar, or within Settings. Furthermore, users now have the capability to find photos stored in the cloud by utilizing their own terms in the search box. Support for PCs powered by AMD and Intel with Copilot+ is anticipated shortly.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5097 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update covers various enhancements and resolutions aimed at optimizing the overall experience for Insiders utilizing this build on their PCs.

The update encompasses enhancements for text scaling in warning and error message dialogs, resolves issues related to file and folder dates, and increases the reliability of File Explorer launches. The update also resolves issues related to the taskbar, input methods, login processes, and Windows Sandbox functionality. Additionally, it also resolves identified issues related to the new grid and category views on the "All" page in the Start menu, including delays in app icons and flashing context menus.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27818 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, introducing various enhancements and fixes aimed at refining the overall experience for Insiders utilizing this build on their PCs. The update features a modification in the Windows Security application to provide enhanced information regarding Pluton TPM chips, as well as the deactivation of suggested actions when copying phone numbers or future dates.

Improvements cover a fix for the d3d9.dll crash that was preventing several applications from launching, enhanced performance for extracting zipped files in File Explorer, and rectifications for issues related to taskbar app window previews and underlines beneath app icons. The input issue has been resolved, addressing a significant crash related to ctmon.exe, while the settings have been corrected to eliminate a memory reference error message. The graphics issues have been resolved, and the Admin Protection feature has been updated to prevent the installation of Visual Studio Code when enabled. The issues with Remote Desktop have been resolved, and several applications have been corrected regarding an error message.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3613 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The update introduces new features, including live captions, real-time translation, and the capability to utilize Xbox controllers for navigation and typing.

The Settings homepage will be accessible for commercial customers on PCs that are managed by an IT administrator. The touch keyboard now features an enabled gamepad keyboard layout, accompanied by the introduction of a new system tray icon. Voice access has been implemented, featuring natural language commands and support for the Chinese language. The Task Manager has been enhanced to incorporate standard metrics for CPU utilization, allowing web developers to create dynamic and interactive widgets. Lock screen widgets are now available for devices within the European Economic Area. The update additionally resolves issues related to Kerberos authentication, FIDO Cached Credential Logon, and overall reliability.

The Windows Package Manager 1.11.180-preview represents a preview version of WinGet, introducing new features and addressing various fixes. The product has undergone testing and is expected to be free of significant issues.

The latest updates introduce experimental support for DSC v3 processing. Recent modifications encompass the implementation of the latest loc patch, resolution of msstore source 404 errors, integration of embedded CsWinRT, enhancement of configuration environment behavior, and a thorough refactoring of the configuration processor. The preview encompasses support for the 1.10 manifest in REST source parsing and Winget utilities interoperation, ensuring the longevity of asynchronous calls, updating YamlDotNet, and evaluating installer applicability within the IsUpdateAvailable COM API.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3576  to Windows Insiders in both the Dev and Beta Channels. The update introduces new features, enhancing the intuitiveness and user-friendliness of voice access commands. Voice access enables users to communicate with greater flexibility while executing existing commands, enhancing the overall interaction experience to be more intuitive. Furthermore, real-time command suggestions are provided based on previous utterances to assist users in recalling the appropriate commands.

Support for voice access in Chinese is being introduced, enabling users to navigate, dictate, and interact with Windows through voice commands in both Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw). Updates are being implemented in the Dev Channel with the toggle enabled, addressing issues related to File Explorer, login and lock screen crashes, as well as problems with Recall (Preview).

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5090 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update features Chinese voice access, enabling users to navigate, dictate, and interact with Windows through voice commands in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Furthermore, the updates for the new grid and category views on the Start menu encompass a resolution for Windows Tools-related applications being organized into folders, a remedy for unanticipated missing quality updates, and a solution for login and lock crashes. Nonetheless, recognized challenges encompass delays in app icons and flickering context menus.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5116 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 23H2. The update introduces new features and enhancements, such as improved support for text scaling within File Explorer, updated context menu labels, and the option to activate the Settings Home Page on commercial devices featuring the "Your Accounts" Card.

The gamepad keyboard layout for the touch keyboard is now enabled, facilitating navigation and typing using an Xbox controller. A new system tray icon has been implemented on the taskbar to enhance the discoverability of emojis. The Task Manager has been updated to incorporate standard metrics for CPU utilization, and an optional column named CPU Utility has been introduced to ensure backward compatibility. The update introduces the Noto font family, enhancing text quality and customer experience in web browsing for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages. The update addresses issues related to Get-Help troubleshooters, COSA, printers, file systems, and file system filters.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27813 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update encompasses various enhancements and corrections, notably the elimination of the Location History feature, which provided users with access to 24 hours of device history. The update also resolves audio issues related to the WDMAud system driver and addresses settings concerns with the anticipated color profile list.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3380 to Windows Insiders in both the Dev and Beta Channels. The update showcases new features including recommended files in File Explorer Home, enhanced support for web search providers in Windows Search for the EEA, and a new toast notification designed to ensure users maintain access to their Microsoft account. The update additionally enables web developers to create dynamic and interactive widgets utilizing existing web content.

The updated system tray icon on the taskbar enables users to convey their emotions through emojis, GIFs, and Kaomoji across all applications and interfaces in Windows. The primary sections under Settings > System > About offer a straightforward method to examine your PC's essential specifications, emphasizing possible hardware enhancements and delivering a concise overview of your system.