Tag: Windows Insider

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Windows Copilot prominent in hefty Windows 11 sidebar

Windows Copilot prominent in hefty Windows 11 sidebar

The generative AI assistant Windows Copilot has made its first appearance in a Windows 11 Insider Build. Insiders can now install a controlled preview version that includes the AI sidebar. In the announcement, Microsoft indicates that Windows Copilot will completely change the way users interact... Read more

date9 months ago
Windows 11 finally handles dynamic refresh rates better

Windows 11 finally handles dynamic refresh rates better

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25915 finally supports multiple monitor variable refresh rates. The conventional Windows 11 release currently does not handle this scenario well. Many users now have newer monitors that support high refresh rates, well beyond the 60 Hz that has long remained the ... Read more

date9 months ago
Microsoft releases more Rust features for Windows kernel

Microsoft releases more Rust features for Windows kernel

Microsoft has been working on initiatives around the Rust programming language for a while. In late April, for example, it revealed that it was working on a major project to rewrite Windows in this more efficient code. Now it is releasing more features for Windows' Rust kernel in the latest Insider... Read more

date10 months ago
Windows 11 Insider Preview introduces power user settings and more

Windows 11 Insider Preview introduces power user settings and more

One of the highlights is the newfound ability to write in any text field using Windows Ink, allowing for a more intuitive and versatile user experience. On top of that, Windows 11 brings back the beloved "never combine labels" setting for app icons in the taskbar, reminiscent of the beloved Wind... Read more

date10 months ago
Microsoft changes Windows Insider program significantly

Microsoft changes Windows Insider program significantly

Microsoft's Windows Insider program, launched in 2014 to solicit public feedback on the development of Windows 10, has undergone a restructuring of its testing channels. Microsoft has renamed one channel and introduced another, making changes to better suit Windows 11's update schedule. Previous... Read more

date1 year ago
Microsoft improves Task Manager in Windows 11 beta preview

Microsoft improves Task Manager in Windows 11 beta preview

This week's Windows 11 beta preview updates the Task Manager in several ways. Microsoft has given the green light to work on more Task Manager updates for Windows 11, some of which were visible in this week's preview release for Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The most noteworthy of th... Read more

date1 year ago
Microsoft splits Beta Channel into two tester groups

Microsoft splits Beta Channel into two tester groups

Microsoft is shaking up its Beta Channel. Windows Insiders are split into two new groups. One of the groups receives new features that are turned off by default. The other group receives new features that are turned on by default. Prior to the split, all features were turned on by default. The ... Read more

date2 years ago
The new 21H2 and 21H1 previews for Windows 10 are here

The new 21H2 and 21H1 previews for Windows 10 are here

Microsoft has released Windows 10 previews for version 21H1 and version 21H2. The releases come ahead of September's Patch Tuesday security update. The new Windows 10 21H2 preview (generally available this October) has no surprises but will deliver features. The features will include GPU support... Read more

date3 years ago
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