Windows 11 Build 22631.5840 (Release Preview Channel) released

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Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 22631.5840 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, addressing issues that arose from the previous update, Build 22631.5837. This update is part of the Windows 11 23H2 version and includes several fixes aimed at improving system performance and user experience.

Windows 11 Build 26100.5067 (Release Preview Channel) released

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Microsoft has recently launched Windows 11 Build 26100.5067 (KB5064081) to Windows Insiders within the Release Preview Channel for the Windows 11 24H2 version. This update addresses a regression that occurred in the prior build (26100.5061) and resolves a Miracast issue.

Windows 10 Build 19045.6280 (Release Preview Channel) released

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Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6280 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update addresses a regression that occurred in the earlier Build 19045.6276, providing necessary fixes and improvements.

Visual Studio Code 1.103.2 released

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Visual Studio Code has announced the release of version 1.103.2, which includes important bug fixes aimed at enhancing user experience. This update resolves several critical issues, such as the inability to switch to the GPT-5 mini model when users run out of their quota, problems encountered during the "Add File" operation, and issues with the application of prompt tools.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27928 (Canary Channel) released

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Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27928 for users in the Canary Channel. This release includes several notable updates and fixes aimed at improving user experience. One significant change is the temporary removal of the newly designed battery icon, which will be reinstated in a future update. The build enhances user settings by shifting more time and language options from the Control Panel to the Settings app, allowing users to add additional clocks, modify time servers, and customize number and currency formats. Additionally, there is an option to enable Unicode UTF-8 for better global language support, and users can now duplicate their language and region settings for welcome screens and new accounts.

Windows 11 KB5066189 (OS Builds 22621.5771 and 22631.5771) Out-of-band released

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Microsoft has announced the release of KB5066189, an out-of-band update for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2. This update addresses a critical issue that originated from the August 2025 security update (KB5063874), which caused problems during device reset and recovery operations. Users may have experienced failures when attempting to execute specific processes, including "Reset my PC," "Fix problems using Windows Update," and the "RemoteWipe CSP." To resolve these issues, Microsoft recommends that users who are experiencing problems consider installing this optional out-of-band update.

Windows 10 KB5066188 (OS Builds 19044.6218 and 19045.6218) Out-of-band released

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Microsoft has issued an out-of-band update, KB5066188, for Windows 10 versions 22H2, Enterprise LTSC 2021, and IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. This update, released on August 19, 2025, addresses critical fixes and enhancements stemming from the earlier August 2025 security update (KB5063709). One prominent issue resolved by this update is related to the failure of reset and recovery processes, which can occur when users attempt to reset their PC or fix issues using Windows Update.

Windows 10 KB5066187 (OS Build 17763.7683) Out-of-band released

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Microsoft has issued an out-of-band update, KB5066187 (OS Build 17763.7683), for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019, and Windows 10 IoT Core LTSC. This update addresses a problem caused by the August 2025 security update (KB5063877), which led to failures during device reset and recovery attempts. It is particularly recommended for users who have encountered these issues.

Azure SDK Release (August 2025) released

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In August 2025, Microsoft unveiled the latest release of the Azure SDK, which features significant updates, notably the general availability of AI Projects 1.0.0 for both JavaScript and Python. These libraries are designed to facilitate the development of Azure AI Foundry projects, allowing developers to efficiently manage AI workflows, utilize authentication services, and connect with Azure OpenAI functionalities. To ensure a stable API experience, certain preview features, such as Evaluations and Red Team operations, have been transitioned to dedicated beta versions.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5751 (Beta Channel) released

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Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5751 (KB5064071) for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel, specifically for those running Windows 11 version 24H2. This update includes several new features and improvements, particularly in the "Click to Do" functionality.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5751 (Dev Channel) released

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Microsoft has launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5751 to Dev Channel Insiders, introducing several enhancements, especially in the Click to Do feature. This update includes new selection modes: Freeform Selection Mode, which allows users to draw around entities for intuitive selection; Rectangle Selection Mode, which enables users to drag a box around items; and the ability to multi-select various entities using Ctrl + Click. These enhancements aim to streamline user interactions and improve selection efficiency on touch-enabled devices.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27924 (Canary Channel) released

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Microsoft has recently launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27924 for users in the Canary Channel, introducing several enhancements and features aimed at improving user experience, particularly with the new Copilot+ functionality. This update includes innovative features such as Recall, Click to Do, an enhanced Windows Search, live captions with real-time translation, and an Agent in Settings. However, it's important to note that some of these features might not be fully operational right after the update, as they are being gradually rolled out.

Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (Release Preview Channel) released

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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.

Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 (Release Preview Channel) released

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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.

.NET 10 Preview 7 released

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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 released

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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 1.103.1 released

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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.

Windows Package Manager 1.12.100 Preview released

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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) 1.1 released

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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.