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Windows 11 Insider update adds built-in speed test and more enhancements
technology8 days ago

Windows 11 Insider update adds built-in speed test and more enhancements

Microsoft's Windows 11 Insider builds 26100.7918 (24H2) and 26200.7918 (25H2) introduce a built-in network speed test accessible from the taskbar or Quick Settings, using a browser–powered Ookla test via Bing for Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, and mobile connections. The release also adds optional System Monitor integration, Emoji Update 16.0, native WebP desktop backgrounds, pan/tilt controls for compatible webcams, broader archive support, full‑screen widget settings, and performance tweaks for recovery, storage searches, and the Windows Update page, with a gradual rollout to users.

via Notebookcheck|
#insider-preview#network#speed-test
Windows 11 adds a quick taskbar speed test for Insiders via Bing
technology8 days ago

Windows 11 adds a quick taskbar speed test for Insiders via Bing

Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 feature that adds a taskbar button to launch a network speed test via Bing (backed by Ookla). The tool is available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview channel and shows download/upload speeds and latency after testing. While convenient, it currently redirects to Bing rather than running entirely in-system, and some users may prefer a fully integrated, in‑OS speed test like Ookla’s Speedtest before a broader release.

via ZDNET|
#bing#insider-preview#speed-test
Windows 11 Updates and Versions: New Features, Compatibility, and Availability
technology4 months ago

Windows 11 Updates and Versions: New Features, Compatibility, and Availability

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6972 to the Dev Channel, introducing new features like mobile device management from Settings, a direct benefits link in the Start menu, updated Game Pass branding, and improvements to File Explorer and display performance. The update also includes fixes for various issues and outlines known problems, with some features being gradually rolled out and subject to change.

via Windows Blog|
#dev-channel#insider-preview#new-features
Microsoft Unveils Recall AI Preview for Copilot+ PCs
technology1 year ago

Microsoft Unveils Recall AI Preview for Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft has released a preview build of Windows 11 (26120.2415) in the Insider Dev Channel, featuring the new Windows Recall and Click To Do features, exclusively for Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors. Windows Recall, which has faced delays, now includes enhanced security measures, such as data encryption and requiring Windows Hello. The feature is off by default and must be manually activated. Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs are not included in this initial preview, with no specified timeline for their inclusion.

via Windows Central|
#copilot-pcs#insider-preview#microsoft
"Microsoft Expanding Windows 11 Features to Windows 10, Including USB 80Gbps Support and New Lock Screen Features"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft Expanding Windows 11 Features to Windows 10, Including USB 80Gbps Support and New Lock Screen Features"

Microsoft is backporting Windows 11's rich weather interface on the lock screen to Windows 10, with a new preview build rolling out to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This feature will provide a more dynamic and interactive weather update experience, directing users to Microsoft Edge for a detailed forecast on the MSN website. As part of its renewed focus on delivering new features to older Windows releases, Microsoft is also planning to bring Windows Copilot to Windows 10 users and may reopen the Windows Insider Beta Channel for testing new Windows 10 features.

via Windows Central|
#insider-preview#microsoft#technology
"Microsoft Explores Windows 11 USB 80Gbps Support and Copilot Integration on Login"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft Explores Windows 11 USB 80Gbps Support and Copilot Integration on Login"

Microsoft is testing USB4 Version 2.0 support in Windows 11, enabling transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps, initially launching on select devices based on Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series mobile processors. The company is also testing a new Windows Copilot option to automatically open on login for widescreen devices, and has released ISO images for the dev build. Additionally, there are updated Windows share dialog improvements rolling out to Windows Insiders.

via BleepingComputer|
#copilot#insider-preview#microsoft
"Microsoft's Accidental Leak Unveils Hidden Windows 11 Features and Enhanced Screen Casting"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft's Accidental Leak Unveils Hidden Windows 11 Features and Enhanced Screen Casting"

Microsoft accidentally leaked an internal tool called "StagingTool" that allows engineers and testers to enable hidden features in Insider preview builds of Windows 11. The tool was discovered in a "bug bash" quest in the Feedback Hub and can override A/B testing to grant access to features that haven't been officially released. While third-party tools have offered similar functionality, StagingTool uses Microsoft's official methods. Windows 11 Insiders are currently participating in the bug bash, which involves completing tasks and providing feedback.

via Windows Central|
#bug-bash#insider-preview#microsoft
"Windows 11 Beta Removes Old File Explorer Features and Fixes Taskbar Issues"
technology2 years ago

"Windows 11 Beta Removes Old File Explorer Features and Fixes Taskbar Issues"

The new Insider Preview build of Windows 11 introduces new features such as the ability to write in any text field with Windows Ink and reintroducing the Windows 7-to-10-era "never combine labels" setting for app icons in the taskbar. However, the build also removes several power-user-oriented settings from the File Explorer's Folder Options menu, most of which have been around for decades. Additionally, the on-by-default Chat button is being replaced with an icon for the Microsoft Teams - Free service, which can be pinned and unpinned like any other taskbar app.

via Ars Technica|
#file-explorer#insider-preview#microsoft
"Windows 11: Store Improvements, Ad Plans, and Updates"
technology2 years ago

"Windows 11: Store Improvements, Ad Plans, and Updates"

Microsoft has released a new build for Windows 11 Canary Channel Insiders, which includes new Windows Store improvements for finding free apps and more. The build also includes improvements to Settings, Windows Sandbox, Remote Desktop, Bitlocker, and Inbox apps. The new Microsoft Store improvements include the ability to quickly install free apps and games from search results, a new design for purchasing apps and games, and a new UX for in-app ratings dialog.

via Neowin|
#build-25330#canary-channel#insider-preview