Topic: preview builds
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Windows 11 Laptops May Finally Get MacBook-Level Haptic Trackpads
Microsoft is developing an advanced haptic feedback system for Windows 11, internally called "haptic signals," to provide tactile responses during interface interactions, aiming to rival Apple's MacBook trackpads. The feature, currently hidden in preview builds, will enable subtle vibrations for ...
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Windows 11's Dark Mode Just Got a Major File Explorer Upgrade
Microsoft has updated Windows 11 to fix dark mode inconsistencies in File Explorer dialogs, ensuring they match the system theme during file operations. The company is expanding this consistent dark mode to other elements like progress bars and error messages, with more updates planned for future...
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Xbox Controllers Get a Subtle But Important Windows 11 Upgrade
Microsoft is introducing a new feature for Xbox controllers on Windows 11 that allows users to access Task View by holding the Xbox button, enabling seamless app switching without a keyboard or mouse. This functionality is currently in preview testing, does not affect existing Xbox button command...
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Microsoft Unveils Sleek New Run Dialog for Windows 11
Microsoft is redesigning the classic Run dialog in Windows 11 for the first time in decades, modernizing its look to match the OS's design language. The update maintains the dialog's core functionality for launching programs but adds a cleaner aesthetic and an optional toggle to revert to the leg...
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Windows 11's New Copilot Button: Unwanted Feature or Hidden Gem?
Windows 11 Insider Preview introduces a "Share with Copilot" button in the taskbar, enabling users to send window contents directly to Microsoft's AI for analysis and contextual insights without interrupting their workflow. The feature uses Copilot Vision to scan and process on-screen content, op...
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