Microsoft has launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27871 for users in the Canary Channel, introducing several noteworthy features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and device management. One of the standout additions is the ability to manage energy saver settings through group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) configurations, which enables IT administrators to optimize battery consumption on Windows 11 PCs. This feature helps prolong battery life by intelligently balancing energy use, limiting background processes, and reducing screen brightness to ensure efficient power management without compromising performance.

Microsoft has announced the release of the Azure SDK for May 2025, showcasing a range of new features, enhancements, and fixes aimed at improving the developer experience. This update includes several initial stable releases across various programming languages, such as .NET, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go, focusing on health deidentification, resource management for Neon Postgres, and SAP Virtual Instance workloads.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4230 to Insiders in the Beta Channel, enhancing the Windows 11 experience. This update introduces a dedicated settings page for quick machine recovery, allowing users to manage recovery options and troubleshoot boot issues more effectively. IT professionals can now configure recovery settings through the Intune Settings Catalog.

Microsoft has rolled out the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5622 to users in the Dev Channel, introducing a variety of new features and enhancements. Notable updates include the "Draft with Copilot in Word" feature, which assists users in creating drafts from recognized text, available to Microsoft 365 Copilot subscribers. The update also includes a dedicated settings page for quick machine recovery, allowing IT professionals to configure settings through the Intune Settings Catalog.

Microsoft has issued an out-of-band update, KB5062170, for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2, to address a specific recovery error (0xc0000098) encountered during the installation of the May 2025 Windows security update. This cumulative update does not introduce any new security fixes beyond those already included in the May 2025 update. It’s particularly crucial for systems that haven’t yet installed the May 2025 update, including those operating in virtual desktop environments.

Microsoft has recently launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 for users in the Canary Channel, bringing a host of new features and fixes aimed at improving user experience. One of the standout additions is enhanced voice access functionality, which now includes an immersive in-product experience designed to help users easily discover and learn about new features related to voice access. This feature can be accessed or dismissed through the settings menu.

Microsoft has recently rolled out the KB5058481 preview update for Windows 10 22H2, specifically OS Build 19045.5917, on May 28, 2025. This update focuses on quality enhancements and introduces several notable features, including the return of the clock view displaying seconds in the calendar, an extension of the Rich Calendar feature to show upcoming events up to 30 days in advance, and added descriptive text for the Weather button within the calendar interface.

Microsoft has unveiled the KB5058499 preview update for Windows 11 version 24H2, enhancing the operating system's functionalities with several new features and improvements.

Microsoft has released KB5060614, a dynamic update aimed at enhancing the Windows setup binaries and associated files used for feature updates in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This update, which was made available on May 28, 2025, focuses on improving the setup process and overall functionality during feature updates for these operating systems.

The KB5059693 update, released on May 28, 2025, is a Safe OS Dynamic Update aimed at improving the performance and stability of Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025. This update specifically addresses a critical issue related to the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) that could cause system instability during operations in the Windows Recovery Environment. The problem arises when LSASS crashes due to a specific function being called by an application, which can lead to significant disruptions for users.

Microsoft has announced the release of an update for its Image Processing AI components, specifically designed for Windows 11 version 24H2. The new updates include:

Microsoft has unveiled the Phi Silica AI component update, version 1.2505.838.0, specifically designed for Windows 11 24H2. This significant update introduces a Transformer-based local language model that enhances the performance and efficiency of Windows Copilot+ PCs. The update is compatible with systems powered by Intel (identified as KB5061857), AMD (KB5061858), and Qualcomm (KB5061856).

Flyby11 has released an updated version, 2.5, which introduces a built-in troubleshooter designed to assist users in installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. This new feature aims to streamline the upgrade process by addressing common issues that users often encounter, thus saving time and reducing frustration.

The Windows 10 KB5061978 out-of-band update, released on May 27, 2025, addresses various issues related to the Hyper-V platform, particularly for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019, Windows 10 IoT Core LTSC, and Windows Server 2019. One primary fix resolves a critical problem in the direct send path for a guest physical address, which had caused confidential virtual machines to become unresponsive or restart unexpectedly. This issue had a significant impact on service availability, especially for Azure confidential VMs, necessitating manual intervention from users.

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5061979, for Windows 10 versions 21H2, specifically targeting the Enterprise LTSC 2021 and IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 editions. This update addresses a critical issue related to the direct send path for guest physical addresses (GPA), which caused confidential virtual machines operating on Hyper-V with Windows Server 2022 to become unresponsive or restart unexpectedly. This issue particularly affected Azure confidential VMs, leading to disruptions in service and necessitating manual intervention.

Microsoft has rolled out the KB5058502 update for Windows 11, specifically for OS versions 22621.5413 and 22631.5413. This preview update is part of the Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 versions and is being gradually distributed, allowing users to receive it over time rather than all at once.

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 11, identified as KB5061977 (OS Build 26100.4066), aimed at improving the overall quality of the operating system. This update, part of the Windows 11 24H2 version, addresses specific issues, particularly a fix related to the direct send path for guest physical addresses. This was particularly beneficial for confidential virtual machines running on Hyper-V with Windows Server 2025, which were previously experiencing intermittent responsiveness issues, potentially affecting service availability and necessitating manual intervention.

Microsoft has released a secure OS dynamic update, identified as KB5059774, for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. This update focuses on enhancing the Windows recovery environment, ensuring better performance and reliability for users in case of system issues.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27863 for users in the Canary Channel. This update introduces significant advancements, particularly the inclusion of the post-quantum signature algorithm ML-DSA within the NCrypt and BCrypt cryptography APIs, as well as the Crypt32 certificate APIs. It supports three variants of ML-DSA: 44, 65, and 87, and users are encouraged to test and validate these new certificates.

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 for users in the Beta Channel, specifically for those running Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces several new features and enhancements, including improved Copilot+ experiences, an updated Microsoft 365 text action in the Click to Do feature, and support for multiple dashboards in Widgets.