Microsoft has launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, featuring significant updates aimed at enhancing user experiences on Copilot+ PCs. A key highlight of this build is the introduction of a new agent in Settings, which provides users with improved search capabilities. Additionally, the Recall export functionality has been bolstered, allowing users to securely transfer snapshots to third-party applications and websites. This process is safeguarded by robust security measures, including encryption and Windows Hello authentication, ensuring users’ data remains private and secure.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4441 (Beta Channel) released
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4441 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel, featuring several new enhancements and functionalities. This build introduces a notable capability for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to export their Recall snapshots for sharing with third-party applications and websites. Upon first access to Recall, users will receive a unique export code necessary for sharing snapshots, which are encrypted and require Windows Hello for authentication. Importantly, Microsoft does not have access to this export code, placing the onus of security and recovery on the user. If the code is lost or compromised, users are advised to reset Recall, which will clear all snapshots and settings.
Windows 10 Build 19045.6029 (Release Preview Channel) released
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 10 Build 19045.6029 (22H2) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update brings a variety of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving overall performance and user experience.
Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 (Release Preview Channel) released
Microsoft has recently rolled out Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, specifically for users operating on Windows 11 version 23H2. This update introduces several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience, including a new app defaults button, a separate default button for .pdf files, and a visual preview for links or web content shared via the Windows share interface.
Visual Studio Code 1.101.0 released
The May 2025 release of Visual Studio Code, version 1.101.0, introduces a range of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and productivity for developers. One of the standout features is the MCP (Multi-Channel Protocol), designed to streamline the agent coding process. This includes enhancements such as support for authenticated access to MCP servers, debugging capabilities in development mode, and the ability to publish MCP servers directly from within an extension.
Windows 11 KB5063060 (OS Build 26100.4351) Out-of-band released
Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11, identified as KB5063060 (OS Build 26100.4351), aimed at enhancing system performance and security. The update specifically addresses a compatibility issue with Easy Anti-Cheat that could cause unexpected system restarts when launching games utilizing this service. Easy Anti-Cheat is integrated into various multiplayer online games to prevent cheating and enhance security.
.NET 10 Preview 5 released
Microsoft has unveiled the fifth preview release of .NET 10, showcasing significant improvements across various areas including the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI. This release introduces advancements in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), runtime efficiency, and ARM64 write barriers, enhancing performance and security for developers.
Windows Package Manager 1.11.350 Preview released
The Windows Package Manager 1.11.350 Preview has been launched, featuring a range of experimental updates and enhancements. This preview version of WinGet introduces several new capabilities, including support for Microsoft Desired State Configuration (DSC) version 3, configuration export functionality, and improved font management. Notably, the support for 32-bit ARM architecture has been discontinued in this release.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (Dev Channel) released
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 for users in the Dev Channel, introducing several new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel) released
Microsoft has introduced Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 for Windows Insiders in the beta channel, part of the Windows 11 24H2 update. The new build showcases significant changes, notably a redesigned Start menu that facilitates easier access to applications through a scrollable interface. This menu features category and grid views for improved navigation, adapting its size based on screen dimensions to display more apps on larger devices.
WSL 2.5.9 Pre-release released
Microsoft has announced the pre-release of WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) version 2.5.9, which comes with significant updates and improvements. This version features an upgrade to the WSL Kernel, now at 6.6.87.2, addressing several issues identified in previous versions, specifically issues #12987, #12983, and #13031. Additionally, the update includes a merged pull request (PR 13054145) that relaxes the post-import distribution checks, effectively resolving issue #13036.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27871 (Canary Channel) released
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.
Azure SDK Release (May 2025) released
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.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4230 (Beta Channel) released
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.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5622 (Dev Channel) released
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.
Windows 11 KB5062170 (OS Builds 22621.5415 and 22631.5415) Out-of-band released
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.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 (Canary Channel) released
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.
Windows 10 KB5058481 (OS Build 19045.5917) Preview released
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.
Windows 11 KB5058499 (OS Build 26100.4202) Preview released
Microsoft has unveiled the KB5058499 preview update for Windows 11 version 24H2, enhancing the operating system's functionalities with several new features and improvements.
KB5060614: Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025
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.