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Windows 11 version 23H2 appears to be lacking in excitement now that its most impressive features have been released ahead of time to encourage users to adopt them. However, for those who are keeping up with the 23H2 developments through the Windows Insider Program’s Release Preview channel, such as myself, there are occasional discoveries of…

Microsoft has recently released two new builds of Windows 11 for testers on the Canary and Dev Channel. The Canary build 25977 includes improvements in accessibility with Bluetooth LE Audio and introduces a new option to control app access to Wi-Fi networks. On the other hand, the Dev build 23570 brings multiple monitor support for…

Microsoft is making further refinements to Windows 11 in preparation for the release of Windows 12. One of the features that will be deprecated in future releases is P2P Win32 services. These services enable peer-to-peer networking on Windows, allowing devices to interact directly without the need for a central server. P2P Win32 services have been…

Microsoft is addressing user feedback and complaints regarding the Start Menu in Windows 11. Many users were not satisfied with the new Start Menu and had to rely on third-party tools for customization. However, Microsoft plans to improve the Start Menu interface and reduce clutter by introducing “folders” support for items in the recommended section….

Microsoft is bringing Offline support to the new Outlook app for Windows 11, addressing a feature that was missing from the initial release. While not all areas of Outlook web can function without an internet connection, the Calendar is among the sections that will work offline. In September, Microsoft released a new version of Outlook…

In April 2015, Terry Myerson, the head of Windows, made a confident prediction that Windows 10 would be installed on one billion devices within “two to three years.” This operating system was specifically designed to address the issues caused by Windows 8 and to reverse Microsoft’s declining PC sales. I discussed this ambitious goal in…

A recent report by Windows Central’s Zac Bowden reveals that there are currently 400 million monthly active devices running Windows 11, according to confidential data from Microsoft. This number is expected to surpass 500 million next year, exceeding Microsoft’s initial expectations for the operating system, which was released in Fall 2021. In its 2022 annual…

The Windows 11 Field Guide chapters will be updated for version 23H2 during our stay in Mexico City. I have several ideas on how to accomplish this effectively. Updating these chapters can be a challenge. Ideally, I would release a new edition of the book with all chapters updated for the new OS version. However,…

Windows 11 promotional artwork | Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com KEY POINTS Microsoft is preparing the release of Windows 11 23H2, also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update. They have commenced compatibility testing for apps and drivers through Test Base, enabling developers to access preview builds for evaluation. Windows 11 23H2, now available in the Release…