Drag Tray

Winsage
May 30, 2025
Microsoft has released the May optional update for Windows 11 version 24H2, introducing features such as the Win + C keyboard shortcut for quick access to Copilot, a drag tray feature, and cross-device resume notifications for OneDrive files. The Copilot+ feature is now available in the European Economic Area (EEA) and supports intelligent text actions in Spanish and French. Users can utilize the 'Ask Copilot' option to highlight text or images and open Copilot with the selected content. New text actions for summarizing, creating bulleted lists, or rewriting highlighted text are available for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Pen users can configure a shortcut button for Click to Do, and Windows Search improvements allow direct typing of settings. The Narrator feature provides detailed descriptions of images for blind and low-vision users. Energy saver controls for IT admins have been introduced, along with HDR and Dolby Vision controls. A new FAQs section in Settings assists users with common inquiries, and mouse settings have been simplified. Users can now edit images shared through the Windows Share window, and a new drag tray area appears when dragging local files. Taskbar policies have been improved to allow unpinning specific apps. The features will roll out with the upcoming Patch Tuesday update, alongside the optional KB5058481 update for Windows 10, which reinstates the clock view displaying seconds on the calendar flyout.
Winsage
February 25, 2025
Microsoft is piloting new features in Windows 11, focusing on file sharing and search functionalities as part of the Windows Insider program. A notable enhancement is a drag tray that simplifies file sharing by allowing users to drag files to the top of the screen, revealing frequently used applications for easy transfer. Users can also access a "More" button to open the Windows share menu for additional options. Additionally, the Windows Search functionality is being improved for Copilot+ PCs, enabling users to find cloud-stored photos using descriptive terms, currently available for personal OneDrive accounts with plans to support third-party cloud storage in the future. To try these features, users must enroll in the Windows Insider program and ensure hardware compatibility with the beta version. They can register on the Microsoft website and follow prompts to join. Participation involves installing beta software, which may lead to potential issues, so backing up data is recommended. Users can experience the drag tray and new Start menu views by selecting the beta channel and updating to Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4950 (KB5052078). The enhanced search feature is available through Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3291 (KB5052080) for Copilot+ PCs, which is currently an optional update but will be promoted to recommended status later this year. The update also includes improvements to Windows Recall and a new Trim tool for editing screen recordings using the Snipping Tool.
Winsage
February 22, 2025
A new Drag Tray feature allows users to share files by dragging them to a tray at the top of the screen, simplifying the sharing process. The Start menu can now be customized with a Grid view or a Category view for easier navigation. Windows Search has been updated to allow users to find images by typing a description instead of the file name, including images stored in the cloud. This search enhancement is currently available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel models expected soon.
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