Microsoft announces a new Windows 11 Build for the testers. The latest build is now rolling out from the active development (RS_PRERELEASE) branch to the Windows Insiders who are on the Dev Channel. Unlike the previous few updates, Windows 11 build 22518 comes with several new features and improvements.

If you are a Windows Insider in the Dev Channel, can grab this update by simply checking for updates. The latest build will be labeled as “Windows 11 Insider Preview 22518.1000 (rs_prerelease)”. Here's everything that you would like to know about this build.

Microsoft announces a redesigned Notepad app for Windows 11 users with a bunch of new features and UI design to make it look fresh. The new update is currently rolling out to all the Windows 11 Insiders running the Windows 11 build from the Dev Channel.

Excited about the updated Notepad app? There's more to discuss. Continue reading further to have a quick view of what's coming next to you.

Last week Microsoft released PowerToys 0.51, which came with several new improvements. Some of the most highlighted improvements were within the mouse utilities part of the Microsoft PowerToys. Now, the company released another update which is rolling out as Microsoft PowerToys version 0.51.1.

The latest version of PowerToys is a patch on top of the previous release, which brings some stability improvements based on user feedback. To know more details about this release, continue reading further.

Earlier this week, Microsoft released "Windows 11 Build 22509.1000" to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The new build came with new improvements to Start menu, and Microsoft Edge with Narrator. This build also brought several bug fixes.

Now the company is releasing a new KB5008918 update to Windows 11 Build 22509 to the insiders in the Dev Channel that bumps up the build number to 22509.1011.

Microsoft started rolling out Windows 11 Build 22509 to the Windows Insiders who are on the Dev Channel. The latest preview update comes with new improvements for the Start menu and Taskbar. If you are on the Dev Channel, head over to the Windows Update settings page to download and install this build.

The latest "Windows 11 Insider Preview 22509.1000 (rs_prerelease)" adds Start menu customization which can be invoked by right-clicking on Start. For more details about this build, continue reading further.

Back in October, Microsoft released PowerToys version 0.49 that introduced a new "Find my Mouse" tool. A month later, the company released Microsoft PowerToys 0.51.0 by skipping version 0.50.

The latest version of PowerToys introduces exciting new improvements to the mouse utilities and other changes. Continue reading for a detailed list of changes (official release notes) in Microsoft PowerToys version 0.51.0.

Microsoft begins rolling out a new app update for MS Paint on Windows 11. This update brings new design changes to the "Edit Color", "Resize and Skew" dialogs and is currently rolling out to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.

This build also adds additional fixes to the MSPaint application on Windows 11. To know more about the new design changes added to Microsoft Paint and other fixes, continue reading further.

Microsoft released an optional KB5007262 update for Windows 11, that increased the OS Build to 22000.348. The latest Windows 11 KB5007262 update (build 22000.348) version 21H2 adds several new improvements to the operating system. Among all these improvements, the Fluent style emojis are one of the key improvements.

The latest build also includes several bug fixes. To know more about the new improvements and bug fixes (official changelog) in this build, continue reading further.

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 22504 with some new personalization features, improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes. As this is a preview build from the rs_prerelease branch, Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel can upgrade to this build to test the latest features and changes.

In the latest build, Microsoft added 13 themes for the touch keyboard to the other input experiences, the ability to personalize emojis based on the face and skin tones of family members, and a new design of the Your Phone app on Windows 11.

Microsoft shared some details regarding a compatibility issue with Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) drivers on Windows 11 PCs. Windows 11 (version 21H2) devices with the affected Intel SST driver might receive an error with a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death).

To safeguard your upgrade experience, Microsoft applied a compatibility hold on devices with affected Intel SST drivers from offering Windows 11. Microsoft also shared a workaround to mitigate this issue.

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running native Linux binaries on Windows. It allows users to run a GNU/Linux environment - including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly on the Windows operating system.

Microsoft now releases a new updated version of the WSL, which now brings a new logo, an updated Linux Kernel version 5.10.74.3, and more. To learn more about the new improvements added to Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 0.50.2, continue reading further.

Windows 11 Build 22000.346 (KB5007262) is now rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. The latest build includes several improvements and fixes to the printer issues. Apart from the printer-related issues, this build also includes fixes for File Explorer and more.

If you are looking for the full list of fixes in the latest Microsoft Windows 11 Insiders Preview Build 22000.346, continue reading further.

Windows 11 Build 22499 is now rolling out from the active development branch to the Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel. The latest preview build adds a new feature for the Microsoft Teams users, and you will really love it.

The latest update is rolling out as "Windows 11 Insider Preview 22499 (rs_prerelease)". If you are running a Windows 11 supported device in the Dev Channel, can get it through the Windows Update.

Microsoft released a new Windows 11 build to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. With the release of Windows 11 Preview Build 22494, Microsoft introduced a new taskbar feature that will allow you to easily mute and unmute your microphone.

Not only this! Microsoft also added a set of new changes, improvements, and many bug fixes in Windows 11 Build 22494. Here's a quick look (official changelog) at what has been newly added and improved in Windows 11.

Windows 11 has been already released, and you might have already received the update if you are running a supported Windows 10 device. If you didn't receive the update, even after your system meets the minimum hardware requirements, hold your breath and you will soon get it.

On the other side, Windows 11 Insiders are continuously getting new builds from Microsoft. Some builds include new features whereas the other builds include improvements and bug fixes. The new Windows 11 build 22489 comes with a new account settings page and other improvements.

Recently, Microsoft announced the new version of Windows – Windows 11. It has more features than Windows 10 and has a more refined look. When new software or new versions of operating systems are launched, the security and privacy become questionable. In today’s world, it’s a must to protect your data by using the best VPN for windows.

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Windows 11 build 22483 is now rolling out to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build includes general improvements and bug fixes. The most notable change in Windows 11 build 22483 is that you can now right-click on the "Recommended" and "More" buttons in the Start menu to refresh the list of items shown there.

Apart from that, it’s all about fixes in this build. To know all the new improvements, fixes (official changelog), and known issues, continue reading further.

A new Windows 11 Build started rolling out to the Windows Insiders who have opted to receive builds from the Dev Channel. The latest Windows 11 Preview Build 22478 contains no major new features but adds emojis with fluent design.

The latest build also adds some changes, improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes. If you are on the Dev Channel, open your Windows Update Settings page, and check for updates.

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running native Linux binaries on Windows. It allows developers to run a GNU/Linux environment - including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly on the Windows operating system.

Earlier, WSL was available for Windows 10. And now, after the launch of Windows 11, the company has made the Windows Subsystem for Linux available for Windows 11 too.

Microsoft announced the rollout of the Windows 11 operating system to the eligible devices running supported hardware configuration. This rollout begins one day ahead of the previous rollout plan, which was supposed to happen on October 5th.

If you are running Windows 10, you can check to see if your device is eligible to upgrade using the PC Health Check app. You can then check to see if the Windows 11 upgrade is ready for your specific device by opening Windows Update settings.