Windows 11 Release Preview Brings Taskbar Relocation, Post-Quantum Crypto, and 26H1 Features
Microsoft has released new Windows 11 Release Preview builds, delivering a major taskbar relocation feature that lets users anchor the bar to any screen edge across the 24H2 and 25H2 tracks. The update introduces post-quantum ML-KEM cryptography as a standalone TLS key exchange option and rolls out just-in-time administrator privileges to harden endpoints against privilege escalation attacks. The newer 26H1 build adds voice isolation for speech recognition, external fingerprint sensor support for Windows Hello, and granular touchpad scrolling controls, while permanently removing the legacy WMIC utility from the older tracks. These feature-rich updates are available now through Windows Update under KB5120998 and KB5120996 for users opted into the Release Preview channel.
Windows 11 Release Preview Brings Taskbar Relocation, Post-Quantum Crypto, and 26H1 Features
Microsoft has launched new Windows 11 Release Preview builds, introducing significant features such as taskbar relocation, allowing users to anchor it to any screen edge, as well as post-quantum ML-KEM cryptography for enhanced security. The 26H1 build includes improvements like voice isolation for better speech recognition, support for external fingerprint sensors with Windows Hello, and refined touchpad scrolling controls. Additionally, the updates enhance user interface elements, such as the Start menu and File Explorer, while also tightening security measures with just-in-time administrator privileges and removing the legacy WMIC utility. These feature-rich updates are now available through Windows Update for users in the Release Preview channel
