Watch: Dev runs Windows 11 ARM on Nintendo Switch using QEMU Linux emulation
Nintendo Switch runs Windows 11's ARM version with KVM enabled in a virtual environment using Linux QEMU. However, the process is complex, taking three hours to complete. Every operation in Windows 11 still takes around ten seconds to work.
Windows 11 Build 26212 leaks a new toggle for AI features privacy and security
Microsoft is set to begin rolling out Windows 11 24H2 in June, alongside new ARM PCs. However, the much-awaited "AI Explorer" or "Recalls and snapshots" feature that was present in Build 26212 will not be shipped with this release. Instead, they arrive in September or October.
Windows 11 KB5037862 beta adds a copy option in Windows share
Microsoft recently released the KB5037862 update for the Windows 11 Beta channel. It updates the build number to 22635.3575 and adds a new Copy option to the Windows Share popup window.
Microsoft rolls out KB5037864 for Windows 11 24H2 with Xbox Game Pass ad
The release of KB5037864 for Windows 11 24H2 brings OS build number to 26120.470 and introduces a few notable improvements. However, to access all the new features and fixes, you'll need to enable the "Get the latest updates" option in the Windows Update page.
Microsoft PC Manager performance booster for Windows 11 gets Files Cleanup
Microsoft has an app called "PC Manager," that is accessible to people in certain regions, such as Asia and the United Kingdom. The app is created by a small team of Microsoft engineers that are based in China. Recently, it received a significant update that includes an enhanced "Files Cleanup" feature.
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool is getting Microsoft Bing integration
After adding audio and video recorders, shapes, and HDR support, Microsoft is trying to make searching for images on the web more accessible with "Visual search with Bing" feature.
Microsoft Copilot rolls out deeper Android integration on Windows 11, Windows 10
Microsoft recently added the Phone plugin to Copilot web to improve Android phone integration with Windows. It can show phone numbers of a contact but cannot send texts or make calls at the moment.
Windows 11 Start menu is getting Live Tiles-like floating Companions panel
The Start menu in Windows 11 is receiving a significant update with the introduction of a new feature called "Companions." This feature appears in a floating panel next to the Start menu and is similar to the live tiles in Windows 10 and the widgets on the widgets board.
Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 will use ChatGPT to help you fill out forms
Edge Canary build has a "msEdgeAutofillUseGPTForAISuggestions" that hints at GPT-powered suggestions while filling out a form in Edge.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 turns on Device Encryption by default
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 turns on Device Encryption by default when you clean install or reset your system.
Microsoft Edge experiment blocks access to settings if Windows 11 is not activated
Microsoft is testing a new feature in Edge Canary which locks you out of some settings in the Edge browser if Windows is not activated.
Microsoft Edge will save memory on Windows by auto-discarding sleeping tabs
With Edge Beta 125, Microsoft is adding a new “AutoDiscardSleepingTabsEnabled” policy. This new memory-saver policy will discard all the tabs that have been in sleep mode for 1.5 days.
Leak: Windows 11’s new AI integration will have “snapshots” that you can recall
Ahead of AI Explorer formal announcement on May 21, more details are showing up in the preview builds, and a new leak shows off references to "snapshots" and "recall".
Windows 11 leak points to a possible new cursor for some AI Explorer actions
Microsoft plans to announce "AI Explorer" alongside Snapdragon X Elite-powered Windows 11 AI PCs on May 21, and a leak now points to a new cursor designed specifically for AI actions.
Windows 10 finally offers a direct upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 for more users
Thanks to a new server-side change, which is still rolling out, you can now directly upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 from Windows 10. Previously, some users were offered Windows 11 22H2 when they checked updates on Windows 10.