Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5055627 preview (OS Build 26100.3915) for Windows 11 24H2, initiating a gradual rollout of updates that will reach users over time. This update introduces several innovative features, including "Recall," which helps users quickly locate apps, websites, images, or documents by describing their content. To utilize Recall, users must opt-in to save snapshots of their activity and authenticate via Windows Hello for security. Additionally, the "Click to Do" feature has been enhanced to allow users to perform immediate actions on their screens, streamlining tasks with intelligent text actions powered by the Phi Silica Small Language Model.

Microsoft has launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 for Windows Insiders on the dev channel, introducing several new features and improvements. Notably, this update includes a new profanity filter setting for voice typing, allowing users to customize how profanity is handled during voice input. Users can activate this feature by pressing Win + H to start voice typing, then accessing the settings menu to adjust the filter toggle.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5305 for users in the beta channel who are testing the Windows 11 23H2 version. This update introduces a new feature for voice typing, allowing users to manage the profanity filter. Users can choose to keep the filter, which replaces profane words with asterisks, or turn it off to allow unfiltered input. This adjustment can be made by accessing the voice typing settings menu.

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3941 to Insiders in the beta channel, focusing on Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience. Notable additions include a profanity filter setting for voice typing that allows users to toggle the masking of profanities, an upgraded Windows Search that now displays matches for keywords within cloud files, and an enhanced Accessibility flyout in quick settings for easier navigation of assistive technologies.

Windows Terminal Preview version 1.23.11132.0 has been released as a maintenance update focused on enhancing the user experience and addressing various bugs. Key features of this update include the removal of the non-functional `startOnUserLogin` setting from the configuration options, with automatic launch now configurable through the Settings UI. The update introduces support for Group Policy templates to assist in configuring the Default Terminal application, clearer error messaging for application launch failures, and the ability to override language settings in portable and unpackaged versions. Additionally, VT applications can now reset their color palette, including foreground, background, cursor, and selection colors.

Microsoft has recently rolled out the Windows 11 KB5055627 (OS Build 26100.3915) preview for the 24H2 version. This update is being distributed gradually, meaning users will receive it at staggered intervals. A standout feature of this release is "Recall," which enables users to quickly locate apps, websites, images, and documents by describing their content. To utilize Recall, users must opt-in to save snapshots of their activities and set up Windows Hello for secure access. Another new feature, "Click to Do," allows users to take immediate actions based on what they see on their screen, streamlining tasks and integrating intelligent text actions through the on-device Small Language Model (SLM) known as Phi Silica.

Windows Terminal has released version 1.22.11141.0, a maintenance update that introduces several enhancements and bug fixes aimed at improving user experience and functionality. Notably, the update removes the previously ineffective `startOnUserLogin` setting from the `settings.json` file, but users can still configure automatic launch through the Settings UI, which will now sync correctly with the operating system.

Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27842 to users in the Canary Channel. This update introduces a variety of enhancements, including a more streamlined user interface for managing unexpected restarts, improved information regarding Pluton TPM chips within the Windows Security application, and expanded mouse settings directly accessible in the Settings menu. The update also includes the discontinuation of the shader debugging feature in Visual Studio Graphics Analyzer and the removal of the bypassnro.cmd script, both aimed at enhancing security and user experience.

Microsoft has released a preview update for Windows 11, identified as KB5055629, applicable to OS versions 22621.5262 and 22631.5262 for Windows 11 Enterprise, Education 22H2, and 23H2. This update introduces several enhancements including curated views in File Explorer Home for better access to Microsoft 365 content, improved performance for unzipping files, and support for lock screen widgets in the European Economic Area (EEA). It also allows web developers to create interactive widgets and enhances the functionality of desktop-pinned applications.

Microsoft has rolled out KB5055612 (OS Build 19045.5796), a preview update for various Windows 10 editions, including Home, Pro, Enterprise, and IoT, specifically for version 22H2. This update, classified as a non-security release, focuses on enhancing the internal functionality and quality of the Windows operating system.

The Flyby11 2.3 release is a significant update for users looking to install Windows 11 (24H2) on unsupported hardware. This version addresses a previous compatibility issue related to the external addon file CpuCheckNative.dll, which was causing functionality problems due to missing external dependencies. The latest update has resolved this issue by statically linking the addon, eliminating the need for users to download additional components like Visual C++ Redistributables.

Microsoft has unveiled a new preview version of Windows Package Manager (WinGet), designated as version 1.11.220. This release introduces experimental support for DSC v3 processing and marks the discontinuation of support for 32-bit ARM systems. The update features several enhancements including a version comparison function, activation of the shadow stack for improved security, restrictions on downloads to COM instances, enhanced management of MSIX enumeration failures, and resolutions for arm64 build issues.

Microsoft has recently rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5562 to users in the Dev Channel, introducing various enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Key features include advanced reading tools, refined search capabilities, and improved voice access functionalities.

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3872 to users in the Beta Channel, focusing on enhancements for the 24H2 version of Windows 11. Key features of this update include improved Copilot+ experiences, streamlined text actions in Click to Do, and upgraded Windows Search functionalities. Notable additions are the "Practice in Reading Coach" and "Read with Immersive Reader" actions, designed to enhance reading fluency and provide a distraction-free reading environment, respectively.

Belim has announced the release of Flyby11 version 2.2, a tool designed to facilitate the installation of Windows 11 (24H2) on hardware that is typically unsupported. This latest update includes a vital system compatibility check feature that assesses the hardware's readiness for an upgrade by verifying essential CPU capabilities, specifically checking for support of SSE4.2 and POPCNT.

Microsoft has recently launched Windows 11 Build 26100.3909 as a minor update for Windows Insiders within the Release Preview Channel. This update primarily addresses issues related to the update process and introduces several new features aimed at enhancing user efficiency and convenience.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5240 (KB5055645) for users in the Beta Channel, specifically targeting those on Windows 11 version 23H2. This update introduces several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience across various components, including File Explorer, system settings, and voice access features.

On April 16, 2025, Microsoft released an out-of-band update for Windows 10, designated as KB5059091 (OS Build 17763.7249). This update specifically targets Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019, Windows 10 IoT Core LTSC, and Windows Server 2019. The primary focus of this update is to resolve issues related to container images and servicing stacks, enhancing the overall stability and compatibility of the operating system.

Microsoft has announced the release of an out-of-band update for Windows Server 2022, designated as KB5059092 (OS Build 20348.3566), aimed at resolving issues related to the 2025.04 B container images. This update, released on April 16, 2025, ensures enhanced compatibility and reliability across various Windows versions by addressing a significant problem where Windows containers running in Hyper-V isolation mode could fail to start if there was a mismatch in their update levels compared to the hosting utility virtual machine (UVM). This incompatibility led to issues with system files that ultimately caused startup failures, but the new update rectifies these problems, allowing containers to access the required system files from the host correctly.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Build 22631.5261 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel as part of the Windows 11 version 23H2 update. This build introduces a variety of new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system performance. Key features include: