Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Build 22631.6269 (KB 5070312) for Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, specifically for version 23H2. This update, rather than focusing on security patches, emphasizes improvements based on user feedback and experiences.

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has introduced version 1.106, which features significant enhancements aimed at improving the overall development experience. One of the standout additions is the "Agent Sessions" view, which centralizes the management of both local and remote agent sessions, facilitating task delegation and oversight. This feature is designed to streamline the use of coding agents like Copilot and Codex within the editor, allowing developers to easily track and search for specific sessions.

Microsoft has recently launched a pre-release version of the Windows Package Manager (winget), designated as version 1.12.420. This update emphasizes enhancing the underlying functionality and introducing practical features rather than serving as a groundbreaking overhaul. Key updates in this release include the integration of an MCP server, which allows users to interact directly with their winget clients via the command line using the command "winget mcp."

Microsoft has launched .NET 10, marking a major milestone in the evolution of the .NET ecosystem. This version incorporates years of collaborative efforts from developers worldwide, enhancing the entire stack, from the core runtime to programming languages like C# and F#. The update promises to deliver a smoother and faster development experience, emphasizing improved performance as a key feature. Key enhancements include smarter inlining decisions, method devirtualization, and hardware acceleration, which collectively contribute to quicker application runtimes and reduced garbage collection pauses.

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28000 for users in the Canary Channel, introducing a series of general improvements and minor fixes aimed at enhancing overall performance and stability. A significant change with this update is the new versioning label, which now reads "Windows 11, version 26H1" rather than the traditional feature update designation. This indicates a shift in focus towards foundational support for the latest hardware rather than introducing major user-facing features.

Microsoft has launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7070 for users in both the Dev and Beta channels, emphasizing enhancements and troubleshooting for various features.

Microsoft has introduced Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27982 to its Canary Channel, offering Windows Insiders early access to new features and enhancements. A standout feature of this build is the improved widgets experience, which now integrates directly with the lock screen, allowing users to customize their widgets and receive suggestions for new ones. This update transforms the previous "Weather and more" section into a more versatile space where users can add, remove, or rearrange widgets like Weather, Watchlist, and Sports. The addition of multiple dashboards enhances the widgets' functionality, providing users with a personalized feed and an easy navigation bar for quick access to different views.

Microsoft has officially launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7051 for users in both the Dev and Beta channels, as part of its continuous development efforts. This build aligns the updates in the Beta Channel with those in the Dev Channel, based on Windows 11 version 25H2, allowing users in the Dev Channel to switch to the Beta Channel before the option expires. This channel-switching opportunity is time-sensitive and will close once the Dev Channel progresses to a higher build number.

Microsoft has released a preview of Windows 11 update KB5067036, which includes OS Builds 26200.7019 and 26100.7019, as part of the Windows 11 25H2 update. This release introduces notable enhancements to the Copilot feature, particularly with the new "Click to Do" functionality. This tool offers users prompt box suggestions, unit conversion capabilities, and object selection using gestures or mouse controls, thereby improving the overall user experience and integrating more AI-driven capabilities.

Microsoft has announced the release of the Windows 11 KB5067112 Preview (OS Build 22621.6133) for the 23H2 version of its operating system. This update primarily focuses on enhancing system quality rather than addressing security vulnerabilities. Key improvements include fixes for issues related to the touch keyboard, which previously failed to register key presses after the device awakened from sleep mode. Additionally, the update addresses network connectivity problems that arose when external virtual switches lost their physical Network Interface Card (NIC) bindings following host restarts.

Microsoft has announced the release of the Azure SDK update for October 2025, enhancing the developer experience with new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Key highlights from this release include the stable launch of Azure AI Foundry 1.0.0 for .NET, which offers extensive access to Azure AI resources, such as creating and running AI agents, managing model deployments, and handling search indexes. This version introduces an AIProject prefix for key models, improving API consistency and streamlining client access.

Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6982 for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, providing an opportunity for users to explore and test new features before they are rolled out to the general public. This build introduces a variety of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system reliability.

Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6982 for users in the Beta Channel, delivering a host of enhancements and new features for those operating on Windows 11 version 24H2. This build includes the innovative 'Copy & Search' feature, which allows users to easily search for copied text directly from the taskbar's search functionality. When a user copies text, a 'paste gleam' appears in the search box, facilitating quick searches with just a click.

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows Server 2022, designated as KB5070884 (OS Build 20348.4297). This update aims to enhance the operating system's stability and security by providing various quality improvements and critical security fixes. Among the significant issues addressed is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) reporting web services, identified as CVE-2025-59287.

Microsoft has launched PowerToys version 0.95.1, a critical patch update designed to fix significant stability issues that emerged in version 0.95.0, following user feedback. This release addresses various bugs across multiple components, including CmdPal, Light Switch, and Find My Mouse, enhancing overall user experience.

Microsoft has launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27975 for users in the Canary Channel, aimed at enhancing the overall user experience through various general improvements and bug fixes. This update addresses several input-related issues, notably improving the reliability of the touch keyboard and fixing a malfunction with the Windows Hello PIN that arose in previous builds. Additionally, a critical bug that caused the Settings app to crash when users accessed drive information has been resolved, providing more stability for Insiders managing their storage.

Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 Build 22631.6132 (KB5067112) for Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update aims to enhance the performance and stability of Windows 11, particularly for those testing version 23H2.

Microsoft has launched Windows 11 builds 26100.7015 and 26200.7015 for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, enhancing user experience with various new features and improvements. These updates are applicable for users operating on Windows 11 versions 24H2 or 25H2 and facilitate both gradual and standard rollout processes.

Microsoft has announced the pre-release of Windows Package Manager 1.12.350, also known as WinGet. This latest version introduces several enhancements, including the ability to install and uninstall fonts through manifests or package sources, alongside experimental font management features. The update also focuses on addressing various bugs from prior versions, such as improving manifest validation and fixing source open failures.

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5070773, for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, addressing quality improvements and security fixes from the October 14, 2025 security update (KB5066835). This update specifically resolves a critical issue where USB devices, such as keyboards and mice, were not functioning correctly in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Users can now effectively navigate recovery options using their USB peripherals, improving the recovery experience.