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Windows 11 will soon let you run a network speed test directly from the Taskbar — no third-party tools required
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September 14, 2025

Windows 11 will soon let you run a network speed test directly from the Taskbar — no third-party tools required

Microsoft is developing a feature for Windows 11 that allows users to conduct network speed tests directly from the Taskbar's system tray. This feature can be accessed by right-clicking the network icon or through a button in the Wi-Fi quick settings panel, launching Bing's integrated network speed test tool. It aims to simplify network diagnostics and verify internet speeds without relying on third-party applications. Additionally, Microsoft is working on other features for Windows 11, including a revamped Start menu, improved voice input, enhancements to mobile device settings, and a new handheld gaming mode. These features are currently in testing and are not linked to the upcoming Windows 11 version 25H2, which will maintain the same feature set as version 24H2.
Microsoft is finally fixing my biggest issue with Windows Studio Effects on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs
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September 9, 2025

Microsoft is finally fixing my biggest issue with Windows Studio Effects on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft has enhanced the Windows Studio Effects feature for Windows 11, allowing users to apply AI-powered webcam effects to external cameras, such as USB webcams, in addition to built-in webcams. This functionality can be accessed in the "Advanced camera options" settings. Microsoft has also improved the webcam and microphone pipeline, enabling simultaneous webcam feed sharing across multiple applications. New AI features are being tested, including an "Ask Copilot" button in File Explorer and a "fluid voice" dictation feature that corrects grammar and punctuation in real-time. These features will require a Copilot+ PC and will be rolled out to both Windows 11 version 24H2 and 25H2.
Microsoft is finally fixing the biggest drawback of USB webcams on Windows 11
Winsage
September 6, 2025

Microsoft is finally fixing the biggest drawback of USB webcams on Windows 11

Windows 11's latest testing builds (versions 26120.5790 and 26220.5790) expand the Windows Studio Effects feature to support a wider range of webcams, including USB webcams and rear cameras on laptops with Copilot+ technology. Users can activate this feature by navigating to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras and enabling "Use Windows Studio Effects" in advanced settings. The update also introduces a refined dictation tool for Copilot+ PCs, offering real-time speech correction. The expansion of Windows Studio Effects is initially rolling out to Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Snapdragon devices expected soon. Additional updates include improvements to File Explorer and fixes for various issues, while known issues include potential bugchecks during hibernation and audio problems.
Windows Insider Canary Channel Gets a Substantial Update
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July 12, 2025

Windows Insider Canary Channel Gets a Substantial Update

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider build 27898 on the Canary Channel, introducing several new features: - Taskbar icon scaling: Automatically adjusts the size of taskbar icons for a crowded workspace. - Custom words dictionary in Voice Access: Allows users to add unique words and supports Chinese and Japanese languages. - Screen Curtain in Narrator: Blacks out the display for privacy while using Narrator. - Quick Settings: Enhancements include text descriptions for assistive technologies. - File Explorer: Context menu now has dividers for better organization. - Adaptive energy saver: Manages energy settings based on power state and system load. - Windows Share improvements: Users can preview content before sharing and select image compression levels. - Quick Machine Recovery: Helps IT professionals detect and fix boot issues from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).
Windows 11 Build 27898 introduces taskbar icon scaling and system recovery improvements
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July 12, 2025

Windows 11 Build 27898 introduces taskbar icon scaling and system recovery improvements

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 to the Canary Channel, introducing several new features aimed at enhancing usability and recovery. Key features include: - Taskbar Icon Scaling: The taskbar will automatically reduce icon sizes when it reaches capacity, with three customizable options for users regarding icon size. - Quick Machine Recovery: This feature allows automatic recovery from boot issues using the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), connecting to the internet for targeted fixes from Windows Update. - Accessibility Enhancements: Users can add custom words to the voice access dictionary, and a new Screen Curtain feature for the Narrator screen reader enhances privacy by blacking out the display. - Energy Saver Feature: An adaptive energy saver mode is being rolled out for battery-powered devices, managing energy saver settings based on power state and system load. - Sharing Features: The Windows share window now shows visual previews of shared content and allows users to select compression settings for images. - Performance Improvements: Enhancements have been made to file extraction for large archives, and the Snipping Tool now has a shortcut for launching the text extractor. - Default Browser Management: Users can set their default browser to handle PDFs and pin it to the Start menu and taskbar. The build also addresses various issues within File Explorer and Settings, although some known problems remain, such as display distortion in Remote Desktop on Arm64 PCs.
New Windows 11 build adds self-healing “quick machine recovery” feature
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July 12, 2025

New Windows 11 build adds self-healing “quick machine recovery” feature

In preview build 27898 of Windows 11, Microsoft introduces features such as the automatic shrinking of Taskbar items when there are many pinned applications, a revamped pop-up system for application permissions, and the ability to add custom words to the speech-to-text dictionary. The upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update is expected to launch in the coming months and will share a servicing branch with the 24H2 version, featuring a unique deployment strategy where necessary code is installed but remains inactive until the official update is applied.
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 (Canary Channel)
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July 11, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 has been released to the Canary Channel. Key features include: - Taskbar Icon Scaling: Icons on the taskbar can automatically resize when the taskbar is full, with options to keep them at original size or always small. - Quick Machine Recovery: This feature identifies and resolves common issues automatically via the Windows Recovery Environment, reducing downtime. - Custom Words in Voice Access: Users can add custom words to the voice access dictionary to improve dictation accuracy. - Screen Curtain in Narrator: This feature blacks out the display for privacy while using Narrator. - Privacy Dialogs Update: Privacy dialogs for app permissions have been redesigned for better focus. - Accessibility Enhancements: Text descriptions for assistive technologies have been added to the Accessibility flyout. - File Explorer Improvements: Dividers have been added to the context menu for better organization. - Adaptive Energy Saver: An opt-in feature that manages energy saver settings based on power state and system load. - Windows Share Updates: Visual previews are now shown when sharing links or web content. - Expanded Voice Access Support: Voice access now supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. - Narrator Guidance: Narrator will guide users through its features with modal windows. - Settings Adjustments: The selected country or region during setup is now displayed in Settings. Fixes include performance improvements in File Explorer, resolution of input issues with the touch keyboard, and fixes for crashes in Settings. Known issues involve potential loss of Windows Hello PIN on new Copilot+ PCs and graphical issues with Remote Desktop on Arm64 PCs.
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