1. Default Browser Improvements: The phased rollout of new functionalities for default browsers in the EEA region, allowing for easier management of file types and pinning options.
2. Start Menu Customization: Administrators can now pin items to the Start menu for the first user sign-in, allowing for personalization afterward.
3. Taskbar Updates: The taskbar now resizes icons to accommodate more applications and introduces new accessibility features for assistive technologies like Narrator and Voice Access.
4. Windows Share Enhancements: A visual preview of shared links and content is now available, along with options to select image compression levels.
5. PC Migration Experience: A new feature allows users to transfer files and settings from an old PC to a new one during the setup process.
6. File Explorer Performance: Improvements have been made for faster extraction of archive files, particularly when managing large numbers of files.
7. Narrator Enhancements: The new Screen Curtain feature enhances privacy by obscuring the screen while content is read aloud, with improved guidance for users navigating features.
8. Voice Access Functionality: Voice commands are now supported in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with options to add custom words to the dictionary.
9. Enterprise Settings: IT-managed PCs now feature a more tailored Settings homepage with enterprise-focused cards.
10. Bug Fixes: Numerous fixes have been implemented to enhance system performance, including issues with window management, display settings, and application reliability.
The update is being rolled out gradually, meaning that not all users will receive the new features immediately. Microsoft plans to provide a smoother experience through this phased rollout, with more details to follow as the process continues.
Overall, Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 aims to refine user interaction and system performance while introducing new tools for both everyday users and IT administrators. Future updates are expected to build upon these enhancements, further improving Windows 11's usability and functionality
Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 (Release Preview Channel) released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The release encompasses various enhancements and features, such as a phased introduction of new functionalities in the EEA region for default browsers, a new option for administrators to pin items to the Start menu, resized icons for enhanced visibility, and upgraded accessibility features. The taskbar has been updated to resize icons, accommodating a greater number of applications. Additionally, assistive technologies such as Narrator and Voice Access are now accessible, enhancing identification and learning processes. The Windows share window now features a visual preview of links or web content, enabling users to choose a compression level for editing and sharing images. A new PC-to-PC migration experience is being introduced, enabling users to transfer files and settings from their previous PC to the new one during the setup process. The performance of File Explorer has been improved for the extraction of archive files, especially when copying and pasting a significant number of files from large archives.
The most recent update to Windows 11 introduces various enhancements and resolutions. The Screen Curtain feature in Narrator enhances privacy and concentration by obscuring the screen while content is read aloud. This feature is particularly advantageous in public or shared environments, allowing for the handling of sensitive information without the risk of others viewing your screen. The update enables users to utilize voice access for navigation, dictation, and interaction with Windows through voice commands in both Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Custom words may be incorporated into the dictionary within voice access, which is accessible in all currently supported languages.
Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 (Release Preview Channel) released @ NT Compatible
