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Shared LE Audio and multi-app camera debut in Windows 11 builds 26100.8514 and 26200.8514
Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 builds 26100.8514 and 26200.8514, tagged under KB5089573, to the Release Preview Channel on May 14, 2026. This preview flight serves as the early look at the upcoming...
Windows 11 Drop Tray Redesign Makes Drag-and-Drop File Sharing Less Intrusive
Microsoft has quietly done something Windows users have been asking for with unusual consistency: it took a small but intrusive file-sharing gesture and made it feel like part of the desktop again....
Windows 11 Spring Update Targets File Explorer Lag, Startup Crashes in Release Preview
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider activity reveals a significant shift in update strategy. The company is preparing a spring reliability update focused on fixing fundamental system components...
Microsoft's Latest Release Preview Ends File Explorer’s ‘Downloads’ Folder View Roulette
Microsoft shipped a Release Preview update this week that finally puts to rest one of Windows 11’s longest-running papercuts: File Explorer’s habit of forgetting your folder view settings...
Xbox Mode and File Explorer fixes debut in Windows 11 Build 26100.8313
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 to the Release Preview channel, marking a significant update that blends gaming enhancements, critical fixes, and early AI...
March 2026 Windows 11 Update Adds 1000 Hz+ Display Support, File Explorer Upgrades
Microsoft's March 2026 non-security update for Windows 11 delivers significant quality-of-life improvements that signal the company's direction for its flagship operating system. The update,...
Windows 11 Release Preview Update KB5079387: Narrator Copilot and Smart App Control Toggle Arrive
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Builds 26100.8106 and 26200.8106 to the Release Preview Channel as KB5079387. This staged, non-security update introduces two significant accessibility and security...
Windows Insider Release Preview Can Flip to Beta via Server Flighting: What It Means
Windows Insiders who thought the Release Preview channel was the "safe" path to test Windows 11 25H2 got a blunt reminder this week that the modern update pipeline is controlled as much by remote...
Windows 11 KB5077241 Release Preview: Sysmon, PTZ, WebP & Community Insights
Microsoft has begun rolling out optional preview update KB5077241 to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant step toward the next major feature update. While this...
No AI Hype: Windows 11 Preview Builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 Prioritize Reliability Over Spectacle
Microsoft rolled out Release Preview builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 (KB5077241) with a notable absence: no flashy new AI features. Instead, the update delivers a one-click network speed test from...
Your Docked Laptop May Finally Wake Up: Windows 11’s Next Update Tackles Sleep, Printing, and More
Microsoft shipped a Release Preview build on February 17, 2026 that reads less like a feature drop and more like a triage list for Windows 11’s most persistent daily hiccups. The update, rolling...
KB5077241 Adds Native Speed Test and PTZ Camera Controls to Windows 11
Microsoft's latest Release Preview for Windows 11, KB5077241, represents a significant shift in update philosophy—focusing on practical, quality-of-life improvements rather than flashy AI features....