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December 10, 2024

Windows 11 KB5048667 & KB5048685 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released two cumulative updates for Windows 11: KB5048667 for version 24H2 and KB5048685 for version 23H2. These updates are mandatory and include December 2024 Patch Tuesday security enhancements. The build number for Windows 11 24H2 will change to 26100.2605, and for 23H2 to 226x1.4602. Key changes include the removal of the bell icon from the taskbar, a shortened date and time display, and support for jump lists in the Start menu. New features include: - A section for touchscreen edge gestures in Settings. - The IME toolbar will hide in full-screen mode for Chinese or Japanese typing. - Users can share content to an Android device via File Explorer if Phone Link is configured. - New directional options for the Wave effect in Dynamic Lighting Settings. - Administrative privileges for jump list items when holding Shift and CTRL. - Enhancements to speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionalities. - Fixes for excessive spacing in File Explorer, search box truncation, app window clustering, Mica rendering issues, lag on secondary displays, pointer location circles, clipboard history accuracy, and new functions in Narrator scan mode. The updates are being rolled out gradually.

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December 6, 2024

Previewing More Copilot+ Experiences with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2510 (KB5048780) has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing new features for AMD and Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs, including the Recall feature and an expansion of Click to Do (Preview). To join the Dev Channel, users must register for the Windows Insider Program, link their Microsoft account, select the Dev Channel, and check for updates. The Recall feature allows users to find apps, websites, images, or documents by describing their content and includes timeline control for revisiting past activities. The Cocreator feature in Microsoft Paint enables AI-assisted artwork generation from text prompts. The Photos app has been updated with Image Creator and Restyle Image features for generating new images and applying artistic styles to existing photos, respectively. Click to Do has been enhanced with new activation methods and intelligent text actions, allowing users to summarize or rewrite text. Additional changes include a modernized Windows Hello experience, improvements to the system tray, and various fixes for audio and application stability. Known issues include problems with Recall and Click to Do functionalities, which will be addressed in future updates. The Microsoft Store now supports direct updates for Win32 apps.

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November 21, 2024

Windows 11 KB5046740 update released with 14 changes and fixes

Microsoft has released the November 2024 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, designated as KB5046740, which includes 14 enhancements and fixes, particularly for File Explorer, Clipboard history, and secondary displays. This update is part of Microsoft's optional non-security preview updates, allowing Windows administrators to test upcoming features and fixes. Notable features include improved content sharing with Android devices via File Explorer, enhancements to text-to-speech and speech-to-text functionalities, and resolutions for technical issues like lag on secondary displays and empty Clipboard history. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.2454 and introduces changes such as a shortened date and time in the system tray, rebranding of Tailored Experiences to Personalized offers, the ability to open jump list items as an admin, and fixes for pointer location circles on some displays. Microsoft will not release a non-security preview update in December 2024 due to limited operations during the holidays but will provide a monthly security release. Known issues affecting gamers on Windows Arm devices and certain USB DAC sound systems have been acknowledged. The Windows 11 24H2 update began rolling out in October, serving as a comprehensive upgrade for devices on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.