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What you better know
Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel have a pair of builds available.
The update brings a massive number of changes to Windows 11, including new features and improvements.
Arguably the biggest change is the addition of the modernized File Explorer.
Those with Azure Active Directory accounts will see a carousel of recommended files.
Those with a Microsoft account will see an improved experience for Quick Access folders.
Dynamic Lighting is also a major addition in this update.
Microsoft adopted an open standard for lighting that should make it easier to control and sync RGB lighting.
We are also introducing a modernized address bar and search box to File Explorer.
The new address bar intelligently recognizes local vs. cloud folders with built-in status.
For OneDrive users, youll notice the address bar now contains your OneDrive sync status and quota flyout.
Improvements for Windows Ink
Windows Ink is being modernized to allow users to enable inkingdirectly ontoedit fields.
And hey check out some of the known issues for Windows Ink below.
New volume mixer experience in Quick tweaks
Were introducing a new enhanced volume mixer into Quick tweaks!
To launch the Windows Spotlight experience, right-choose the Spotlight icon on the desktop.
Passwordless Improvements
Microsoft believes that the future is passwordless.
Passkeys are phish-resistant, recoverable, and faster for users.
Natural Narrator voices usemodern, on-gadget text to speech and once downloaded are supported without an internet connection.
