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May 30, 2025

Windows 11 Version 24H2 Gets a Featured-Packed Optional Update

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.

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May 29, 2025

Windows 11 gets some much-needed HDR improvements

The Windows 11 update KB5058499 enhances High Dynamic Range (HDR) support, allowing users to stream HDR video without enabling HDR system-wide. Users can toggle HDR streaming for platforms like Netflix and YouTube independently of the global HDR setting. The update also provides greater control over Dolby Vision, enabling independent toggling for specific content or throughout Windows. This flexibility is advantageous for users who previously disabled HDR due to inconsistent application support. The update allows HDR to be enabled for games using a keyboard shortcut while keeping standard dynamic range for other applications. Despite improvements, there is still a need for better HDR functionality across various applications.

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May 6, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3950 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3950 (KB5055653) has been released to the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. Insiders on version 23H2 can opt to upgrade to version 24H2 with this build. Key changes include the introduction of energy saver management in Microsoft Intune, allowing IT administrators to manage energy settings on Windows 11 PCs. Other updates involve UI experiments in Recall, taskbar enhancements, and graphics improvements for HDR capabilities. Fixes include resolving keyboard focus issues in the taskbar, startup sound playback issues, and scaling problems after sleep/resume. Known issues involve bugs with Xbox Controllers and live captions crashing. Insiders are reminded to keep their devices updated for optimal performance and access to features.

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May 6, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 (KB5055651) has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes. Key updates include: - Energy Saver in Microsoft Intune: IT administrators can manage energy saver settings on Windows 11 PCs through group policies and MDM configurations, optimizing battery usage by limiting background activities and reducing screen brightness. - Taskbar Improvements: The needy state pill for apps has been redesigned, and administrators can allow users to unpin specific pinned apps. - Graphics Enhancements: Improved management of HDR capabilities, including refined wording for HDR settings and independent toggling of Dolby Vision mode. - Fixes: Resolved issues with taskbar keyboard focus, startup sound playback, scaling after sleep, and cumulative update errors. - Known Issues: Users may experience discrepancies in build version display after PC resets and issues with Xbox Controllers causing bugchecks. - Recall (Preview): Users can opt to remove Recall at any time, and intelligent text actions are now moderated locally. - Windows Search: For optimal performance, devices should be connected to power during initial search indexing. - Task Manager: Users may see the System Idle Process showing as 0 after the addition of a new CPU Utility column. Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2, with features rolled out gradually.

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February 12, 2025

Media Player Classic is back: Windows users can install an updated version of the famous programme

Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) 2.4.0 has been released, reviving the original software that was discontinued in 2017. This version is available for free installation and includes several updates and features: - Updated LAV filters to version 0.79.2-27-gd98fc - Updated MPC Video Renderer to version 0.9.3.2363 - Streamlined play and pause functions into a single button - Resolved a rare crash issue related to certain PGS subtitles with negative position values - Introduced the ability to search for and load subtitles automatically or manually - Enhanced video manipulation options, including rotation, flipping, mirroring, stretching, and zooming - Integrated support for HDR video via madVR or MPC Video Renderer - Added a dark design theme with customization options for the height of the scroll slider and the size of the panel buttons.

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August 20, 2024

Windows 11 is introducing automatic HDR switching support

Microsoft is enhancing HDR support on Windows with the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, which includes new settings for HDR content. A recent change in Windows Build 27686 introduces an option to allow HDR video streaming even when HDR mode is disabled. The HDR settings section has been rebranded to "HDR video streaming, games, apps, and more." Official HDR support was first introduced in 2017 with Windows 10 Creators Update (1703). Users can now toggle HDR mode with a keyboard shortcut or convert SDR content to HDR on a game-by-game basis. The update will also support HDR wallpapers in JXR format. Additionally, the FAT32 file system size limit has increased from 32GB to 2TB.

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August 20, 2024

Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.

Windows 11 Build 27686 has been rolled out to Insiders in the Canary Channel. This build introduces several features, including the ability to set Power Mode based on whether the PC is plugged in or on battery, accessible through the Settings app. Users can now enable HDR video streaming even when HDR is turned off. The updated Windows Sandbox Client Preview is available through the Microsoft Store, featuring runtime clipboard redirection, audio/video input control, and folder sharing with the host. A new detach virtual hard disk (VHD/VHDx) button has been added to the Settings app. Optimizations have been made to enhance battery life for PCs running Build 27686 and above. Background network tests will be conducted on devices to gather diagnostic data, consuming up to 10MB/day. The FAT32 size limit for formatting disks from the command line has been increased from 32GB to 2TB.