Microsoft has launched Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, enhancing the user experience with a range of new features and improvements. This release includes a personalized homepage, a revamped system dialog box, a larger clock in the notification center, and a new grid view for search functionality. Notable upgrades also involve improved lock screen widget personalization and AI actions in File Explorer, allowing users to edit images and summarize documents with ease.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel as part of the 23H2 update. This build introduces a variety of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability.

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 19045.6276 (22H2) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update includes a variety of improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and system functionality.

Microsoft has officially released .NET 10 Preview 7, showcasing a range of enhancements aimed at improving the overall development experience across its various components, including the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI. Key features of this preview include advancements in AES KeyWrap with Padding, the introduction of ML-DSA, enhanced PipeReader support for JSON serialization, and the implementation of WebSocketStream along with TLS 1.3 support specifically for macOS users.

PowerToys 0.93 has been officially released by Clint Rutkas, emphasizing enhancements in features, stability, optimization, and automation. This update introduces significant improvements to various modules, including Command Palette, Advanced Paste, Peek, Text Extractor, and PowerRename. A key highlight is the revamped dashboard, now featuring a modern card-based design that offers clearer descriptions and enhanced navigation.

Visual Studio Code version 1.103.1 has been officially released, introducing significant enhancements and fixes. This update focuses on improving GPT-5 functionalities, including prompt enhancements and support for the GPT-5 mini model. Additionally, it rectifies formatting issues related to backticks for symbol references in GPT-5 responses.

Microsoft has announced the release of the Windows Package Manager 1.12.100 Preview, which includes several new features and bug fixes aimed at enhancing user experience. One of the key updates is the transition of the App Installer to WinUI 3, which replaces the previous dependency on WinUI 2 with the Windows App Runtime 1.7. Additionally, a significant bug fix ensures that manifest validation no longer fails when using UTF-8 BOM encoding, provided that the schema header is placed on the first line.

Flyoobe (Flyby11) has introduced its version 1.1, featuring several enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Key updates include a more organized setup interface, which provides a clear overview of the installation process. Additionally, the software now automatically detects existing Windows 11 users, allowing them to apply customizations seamlessly from one interface. This feature, although intended for version 1.0, was successfully incorporated in this latest release.

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Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This update introduces significant enhancements, especially to the mobile device companion, which now offers users quicker access to messages, calls, photos, and mobile app updates directly from the Start menu.

Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to users in the Canary Channel, introducing several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience. Key updates include an overhaul of Windows Search settings, which are now more streamlined and organized under a new “Search permissions” and “Searching Windows” settings page. This combined interface allows users to access all Windows Search settings in one place, featuring a modern visual design that enhances navigation.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel, specifically for users on Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system performance.

Microsoft has officially launched the Windows Server 2025 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) Preview Build 26461 for Windows Server Insiders. This build offers both Desktop Experience and Server Core installation options for the Datacenter and Standard editions. Additionally, it includes the Annual Channel for Container Host and Azure Edition, which is specifically designed for virtual machine evaluation. A key feature of this release is the introduction of Rack Level Nested Mirror (RLNM) for the Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) Campus Cluster. This enhancement enables organizations to comply with the NIS2 data room requirements, ensuring rapid and reliable storage solutions.

Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code version 1.103.0, introducing a variety of updates designed to enhance user experience and productivity. Key features include the availability of GPT-5 for all paid GitHub Copilot plans, which improves reasoning, coding, and chat functionalities. The update also introduces chat checkpoints, allowing users to restore previous states in conversations, making it easier to navigate and revert changes.

Microsoft has recently released Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 2.5.10. This update addresses a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53788. More detailed information about the vulnerability and its implications is expected to be published on August 12th.

Microsoft has announced the pre-release of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 2.6.1, which includes several important updates aimed at improving functionality and security. Key changes in this release include fixes for invalid UTF-8 handling in JSON files, modifications to the `wslinfo` tool to reduce reliance on the VM ID environment variable, and a resolution for the security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53788.

Windows Terminal Preview v1.23.12102.0 has been released by Dustin L. Howett, introducing various bug fixes and enhancements. Key improvements include better management of session restoration, scrollbar marks that appear without user intervention, and enhancements to Text Services Framework (TSF) Input Method Editors (IMEs). The update also acknowledges that the Terminal is not designed for sharing between multiple users on the same desktop, ensuring more reliable handling of incoming console applications when set as the default console host.

Windows Terminal v1.22.12111.0 has been released by Dustin L. Howett, introducing several bug fixes and enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Key updates in this version include enhancements to session restoration, better handling of Text Services Framework (TSF) Input Method Editors (IMEs), and an upgraded "Clear Buffer" feature that keeps the cursor's position intact. Additionally, users can now link icons to HTTP URLs, and all associated DLLs, EXEs, and files now contain accurate version information resources.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 to users in the Dev Channel. This update introduces several new features and improvements, particularly for those using work or school accounts. Notably, File Explorer will now display people icons under the "Activity" column on the Home page, allowing users to access Live Persona Cards for Microsoft 365 contacts with a simple hover or click.

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 to users in the Beta Channel running the 24H2 version of Windows 11. This update includes several notable changes and enhancements, particularly in the File Explorer, where users will now see icons representing people under the "Activity" column and in the "Recommended" section. This feature is designed for those signed in with a work or school account, providing quick access to Microsoft 365's Live Persona Card by hovering over the icons.