The June 2025 release of the Azure SDK has been officially announced, showcasing a variety of significant updates and enhancements aimed at improving the developer experience and functionality of Azure services. A key highlight is the introduction of Azure AI Agents Persistent 1.0.0 for .NET, which marks the first stable version of this library. It provides developers with robust tools for creating, managing, and executing AI agents that persist across multiple sessions, facilitating seamless integration with various Azure services such as Azure AI Search and Bing Search.
PowerToys 0.92 released
PowerToys v0.92 has been released, showcasing a range of new features, stability enhancements, and optimization improvements aimed at boosting user experience and automation capabilities. Key updates include improvements to the installer hashes, command palette, color picker, bug report tool, file explorer add-ons, and several other components.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4520 (Beta Channel) released
Microsoft has launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4520 for users in the Beta Channel, specifically for those running Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces several enhancements, particularly in the realm of passwordless functionality, which is facilitated through a partnership with 1Password for plugin passkey provider integration.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 (Dev Channel) released
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, marking significant enhancements in passwordless technology. This build introduces a user-friendly integration with the plugin passkey provider, allowing users to access existing passkeys stored in the plugin credential manager or to save new passkeys. This feature is aimed at improving user security and convenience. Credential manager developers are encouraged to collaborate with Windows 11 to enhance the passkey experience for users.
Windows 11 KB5060826 (OS Builds 22621.5549 and 22631.5549) Preview released
Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 11 KB5060826 Preview update, which applies to OS Builds 22621.5549 and 22631.5549, specifically targeting Windows 11 Enterprise and Education editions for versions 22H2 and 23H2. This update adopts a gradual rollout strategy, allowing users to receive updates at different times rather than all at once. A significant aspect of this update involves changes in the European Economic Area regarding default browsers, which now supports additional file and link types, pinning to the taskbar and Start menu, and a simplified button to change default PDF settings.
Windows 11 KB5060829 (OS Build 26100.4484) Preview released
Microsoft has released a preview update for Windows 11, KB5060829, which includes various quality enhancements and new features. This update targets users running Windows 11 24H2 and introduces several improvements aimed at enhancing accessibility, user experience, and performance.
Visual Studio Code 1.101.2 released
Visual Studio Code has recently released version 1.101.2, which primarily addresses an issue that was hindering users from accessing Jupyter Notebooks. This follows the previous update, 1.101.1, which also tackled specific issues within the software.
Windows Terminal 1.22.11751.0 released
Windows Terminal v1.22.11751.0 has been officially released, bringing a range of bug fixes and enhancements aimed at improving user experience and security. Noteworthy changes include the resolution of validation errors for icon and background image paths starting with \\?\ and the disabling of HTTP sources for icons to bolster security. The default Visual Studio profiles have been updated to utilize ARM64 host tools for versions 17.4 and later, and the DA1 report now includes a new code to indicate support for clipboard operations.
Windows Terminal Preview 1.23.11752.0 released
The latest release of Windows Terminal Preview, version 1.23.11752.0, has brought several notable improvements and bug fixes. Among the highlights are the enhanced display of SGR 1 for ITU indexed colors, removal of validation errors for icon and background image paths, and the new default keyboard shortcut for "Clear Buffer" set to Ctrl+Shift+K. This update also includes support for OSC 52, enabling clipboard writing capabilities when activated.
Windows 10 KB5061087 (OS Build 19045.6036) Preview released
Microsoft has released a non-security update for Windows 10 version 22H2, identified as KB5061087 (OS Build 19045.6036), aimed at enhancing system performance and introducing new features. This update addresses a variety of significant issues including improvements to Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles, enhancements to Component Object Model (COM) functionality, and an updated version of the curl tool (now at v8.13.0). The update also resolves problems related to device registration within the Entra ID Windows Account Manager plugin, as well as the complete removal of unused language packs and Feature on Demand packages, thereby optimizing storage and reducing installation times.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5661 (Dev Channel) released
Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5661 for users in the Dev Channel. This update introduces a revamped personalized homepage for Recall, which enhances user experience by making it easier to find and reconnect with crucial apps and websites. The new homepage highlights recent activity and top-used content, allowing users to quickly resume their tasks. A navigation bar on the left side simplifies access to key features like Home, Timeline, Feedback, and Settings.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4452 (Beta Channel) released
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4452 for Insiders in the Beta Channel, specifically for Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces a revamped Recall feature, which now includes a personalized homepage designed to help users quickly access their most-used applications and websites. The new homepage displays recent snapshots and top applications, making it easier for users to resume their tasks. A navigation bar on the left side of the screen enhances user experience by providing easy access to Recall features such as Home, Timeline, Feedback, and Settings.
Visual Studio Code 1.101.1 released
Microsoft has announced the release of Visual Studio Code version 1.101.1, which includes important security updates and new features aimed at enhancing user experience. Notable improvements include expanded capabilities for agent coding workflows, with added support for prompts, resources, and an experimental sampling feature. Users can now access MCP (Model Control Protocol) servers that require authentication, debug these servers in development mode by adding a development key to the server configuration, and publish MCP servers directly from an extension.
Windows Configuration Update (KB5062324) June 2025 released
On June 2025, Microsoft released the Windows Configuration Update (KB5062324) specifically for Windows 11 version 24H2. This update addresses a significant issue that caused Windows Update scans to become unresponsive. Users experiencing this problem could temporarily resolve it by restarting their Windows system, which would allow the update scanning process to resume.
Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 (Release Preview Channel) released
Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, as part of the 24H2 update. This build introduces a range of enhancements and features designed to improve user experience and system functionality. Key updates include:
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 (Canary Channel) released
Microsoft has recently launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 for users in the Canary Channel, introducing a variety of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and accessibility. A notable addition is a customizable profanity filter for voice typing, allowing users to control whether profanity is masked with asterisks or typed out in full. This can be adjusted within the voice typing settings accessed by pressing Win + H.
WSL 2.6.0 Pre-release released
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 2.6.0, marking its first open-source iteration. This version introduces several enhancements focusing on stability and functionality. Key updates include improvements to localized strings, mechanisms to avoid the unregistration of distributions with undefined BasePaths, and resolutions for issues related to downloading distributions.
Windows Package Manager 1.11.400 RC released
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Package Manager 1.11.400, the release candidate for WinGet 1.11, which includes significant improvements aimed at enhancing package management capabilities. Key updates include support for Microsoft Desired State Configuration (DSC) v3, fixes for issues related to catalog connections and system crashes, and enhancements to command descriptions and security measures.
Windows 10 KB5063159 (OS Build 19045.5968) Out-of-band released
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 10, designated as KB5063159 (OS Build 19045.5968). This update includes important fixes and quality improvements that were part of the previous update, KB5060533, particularly addressing a start failure issue that affected Surface Hub v1 devices. Due to this issue, the rollout of KB5060533 for Surface Hub v1 was paused on June 11, 2025, to prevent further complications for new devices.
Windows Package Manager 1.11.370 Preview released
Microsoft has unveiled the latest preview version of Windows Package Manager, designated as 1.11.370. This release introduces several new features and improvements while discontinuing support for 32-bit ARM architecture. A significant addition is the integration of Microsoft Desired State Configuration (DSC) v3, which allows users to export device configurations that include Windows Settings, packages from WinGet sources, and settings for DSC v3-enabled packages.