Today marks an exciting development for Microsoft as they unveil the latest build for the Windows 11 24H2 Beta channel designated for Insiders. The newly released build, 26120.3671 under KB5055622, boasts an array of enhancements and novel features designed to improve user experience. Among the advancements is an upgrade to the recently introduced Quick Machine Recovery feature alongside a new Taskbar icon scaling option, as well as various bug fixes.
Overview of New Features Being Gradually Rolled Out
Taskbar Icon Scaling
Microsoft is initiating the rollout of taskbar icon scaling aimed at optimizing the Windows taskbar for better accessibility. This feature ensures that users can swiftly access their favorite applications, even when the taskbar is brimming with pinned or open apps. As your taskbar fills up, the icons will automatically reduce in size, enhancing visibility and allowing for a more seamless workflow without needing an additional navigation menu.
Microsoft acknowledges that user preferences vary, thus offering settings to personalize this feature:
- When taskbar is full: By default, icons will shrink when the taskbar is full, allowing for easier access.
- Never: Users can opt to keep their icons at the same size regardless of how many applications are open.
- Always: Users who prefer smaller icons can set them to be consistently small.
To adjust your icon scaling preferences, right-click on an empty space in the taskbar, select “Taskbar settings, ” navigate to the “Taskbar behaviors” section, and choose your preferred setting for “Show smaller taskbar buttons.”
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Enhanced File Sharing Capabilities
Windows has simplified the file-sharing process through a newly introduced drag tray feature. When dragging a file from File Explorer or your desktop, a convenient tray will display at the top of your screen. This allows users to drop the file into one of the showcased applications or select “More…” to access the Windows share menu.
Quick Machine Recovery Test Package
Following the announcement of Quick Machine Recovery last week, we are pleased to introduce the test remediation package, which is now available for Windows Insiders. This package facilitates the full experience of QMR in action. Once “test mode” is activated, the “Quick machine recovery update for Windows 11” will automatically install via QMR. To verify its installation, navigate to Settings > Windows Update > Update history. Note that access to the remediation package may be rolled out gradually, so not all users may see it immediately.
Changes and Improvements Rolled Out to the Dev Channel
[General]
- The improved battery iconography in Windows 11 may experience brief disappearances for some Windows Insiders as we reintroduce this update.
[Recall (Preview)]
This feature is currently in preview for Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2 within Dev and Beta Channels on Copilot+ PCs:
- A basic search history feature is being trialed in Recall.
Click to Do (Preview)
Also in preview for Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs, Click to Do now includes:
- The option to directly ask Copilot by selecting text or images, which will open the Copilot app with the chosen content in the prompt box. This feature is not available within the European Economic Area.
- The ability to invoke Click to Do by swiping from the right of the screen can be adjusted in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touch.
[Input]
- We are enhancing accessibility with more mouse-related settings now directly available in Settings > Accessibility > Mouse. Users can adjust settings such as mouse indicator and pointer trails without reverting to the Control Panel.
- Settings related to pen and touch functionalities in Bluetooth & Devices have been updated for improved usability.
Bug Fixes Implemented in the Dev Channel
[Improved Windows Search]
Microsoft is addressing issues for Windows Search specifically on Copilot+ PCs:
- An issue preventing semantic search from functioning for some users has been resolved (requiring a reboot).
[Graphics and Hyper-V]
- Resolved an issue where certain external graphics cards were not detected via Thunderbolt connections.
- Fixed a discrepancy in Hyper-V Manager that inaccurately reported CPU usage.
Known Issues
[General]
- Post-reset, build versions may incorrectly display as 26100 instead of 26200; this will not hinder future updates.
- [NEW] Non-administrator users currently face limitations with Quick Assist.
- [NEW] Windows Sandbox functionality is disabled in this build but will return in future updates.
Additional known issues are being addressed, including functionality with Recall and Click to Do, which we intend to resolve in subsequent updates.
You can explore the official blog post here on Microsoft’s website.
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