Topic: windows insider
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Windows 11's Latest Insider Preview: 12 New Features
Microsoft released multiple Windows Insider updates in October 2025, introducing AI enhancements, security features, and visual improvements across preview channels like Canary, Dev, and Beta. Key updates include a more responsive AI agent in Settings, expanded Drag Tray support for multiple file...
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Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Grip, Removes Account Workarounds
Microsoft is systematically removing methods to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account login during Windows 11 setup, making it harder to create a local account. The company justifies this by claiming that bypass methods skip critical setup screens, which could leave devices unprepared, though us...
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Xbox Full Screen Experience Now Available on All PCs
Microsoft is expanding the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) to all Windows PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets, providing a console-style interface for easier game navigation with a controller. To access FSE, users must be in the Windows or Xbox Insider Program and can activate it via ...
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MSI Claw Gets Xbox Full Screen Preview from Microsoft
The MSI Claw is now receiving Microsoft's Xbox Full Screen Experience in a preview release, bringing console-style navigation to Windows handhelds as part of the Windows 11 Insider program. Early users have reported bugs and usability issues, so it's advisable to wait for refinements before adopt...
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Microsoft tackles new security threats in Windows 11 AI tools
Microsoft is integrating advanced AI into Windows 11, introducing experimental agentic features that enable Copilot Actions to autonomously perform tasks like organizing files and scheduling appointments. These AI agents can make errors and pose novel security risks, prompting Microsoft to implem...
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Windows 11 26H1: Exclusive to New Processors
Windows 11 version 26H1 is a specialized update focused on supporting new processor architectures, not adding general user features, and is currently available in the Insider Canary channel. This release breaks Microsoft's pattern by being the first H1 update for Windows 11, with 25H2 remaining t...
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Microsoft Closes Windows 11 Offline Account Loopholes
Microsoft is removing all known workarounds for creating local accounts during Windows 11 setup, requiring users to complete the full online configuration process. This change prevents users from employing commands like "bypassnro" to skip Microsoft account creation, ensuring devices are properly...
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We Tested the Xbox Full Screen on the Original Ally X
Microsoft is developing a Full Screen Experience for the Xbox app, aimed at optimizing Windows for handheld gaming devices, with an early version available through the Windows Insider program despite risks. The feature enhances gaming performance by bypassing the standard desktop and reducing bac...
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Windows 11 Major Update: New Start Menu & Taskbar Features Coming Next Month
A major Windows 11 update introduces a redesigned Start menu with enhanced customization and a new category view for apps, alongside a Phone Link panel for mobile device integration. The taskbar receives upgrades including a larger battery icon with percentage display and smooth window preview an...
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Valve Built the Xbox Microsoft Wishes It Had
Valve has launched a new Steam Machine console for the living room, competing with PlayStation and Xbox by leveraging Steam Deck's success and enhanced performance in a compact design. The device runs Windows PC games on Linux-based SteamOS using the Proton compatibility layer, overcoming past li...
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Windows 11 25H2 ISOs Now Available for Insiders with New Features
Microsoft has released ISO installation media for Windows 11 version 25H2, enabling clean installations or upgrades for testers ahead of its public launch. The update is an enablement package that adds new features to the existing 24H2 base, offering smaller downloads and faster installation whil...
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