Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27959 (Canary Channel) released

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Microsoft has launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27959 for users in the Canary Channel, introducing a variety of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience. Among the key features is the ability for users to customize the position of hardware indicators, such as brightness and volume controls, allowing them to relocate these from their default bottom position to either the top left or top center of the screen. This feature is designed to enhance personalization and usability.

Additionally, a new keyboard shortcut has been added for easier insertion of En dashes (–) and Em dashes (—) while typing. Users can now utilize the shortcuts WIN + Minus (-) for an En dash and WIN + Shift + Minus (-) for an Em dash, although these shortcuts will be disabled when the Magnifier tool is active.

The Windows Share window has been revamped to include a new pinning option, allowing users to quickly access their favorite applications for sharing. Microsoft has also focused on enhancing various aspects of the operating system, including visual improvements for error dialogs and better performance when launching cloud files from File Explorer.

In terms of bug fixes, Microsoft has addressed several significant issues, including:
- Increased bugchecks on Arm64 PCs due to the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error.
- Problems with the File Explorer context menu and icon visibility in the Open With list.
- Issues with icon alignment and text scaling for users with Arabic or Hebrew display languages.
- Synchronization issues with battery icons and focus problems when interacting with app preview thumbnails.

Further fixes have been applied to the Start menu, Display and Graphics, Windows Hello, Voice Access, and the PIX on Windows tool. However, Microsoft is currently investigating reports of malfunctions related to sleep and shutdown functions for some users following recent Canary builds.

As Windows 11 continues to evolve, Microsoft remains committed to enhancing user experience through these updates, and ongoing feedback from Insiders is crucial for identifying and resolving issues

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27959 (Canary Channel) released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27959 to users enrolled in the Canary Channel, featuring several enhancements and fixes. A new setting allows users to customize the position of hardware indicators on their screen, while a keyboard shortcut is now available for inserting En dashes (–) and Em dashes (—). Microsoft has also made updates and fixes across various aspects of the operating system, including improvements to visuals, performance, and bug resolution in areas such as File Explorer, Taskbar, Start menu, and Windows Security. 

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27959 (Canary Channel) released @ NT Compatible