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I spent time with the August Windows 11 Insider builds, and these 8 changes reveal Microsoft’s next phase for the OS

The latest Windows 11 Insider builds for the first half of August bring a major context menu redesign, better recovery networking, new personalization options, and a few notable features get axed from the OS.

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Microsoft rolls out 6 helpful new Windows 11 Insider features for early July, including one built to protect your PC from disaster

Windows 11 Insider builds for early July add Cloud rebuild, Windows Search changes, Taskbar positioning, Pro Education upgrades, and recovery improvements.

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I dug into the Windows 11 features insiders got in May 2026 and here’s what matters most

Windows 11 Insider builds in May 2026 introduced Screen tint, Voice Isolation, Start menu customization, Windows Ready Print, and more.

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“Actually lets you test its new features”: Why Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider overhaul finally feels like something I can trust

The Windows Insider Program is streamlining the number of preview channels available, and scrapping its controlled feature rollout system for users who just want to test the features when they are announced.

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Notepad on Windows 11 can now make Markdown tables — here's how to master it

On Windows 11, you can now create tables with the expansion of the Markdown support in Notepad, and here's how to get started.

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Xbox adds Default Game Profiles in preview for the Xbox Ally — boosting performance and battery life for Xbox Ally

A new Windows Insider update introduces Default Game Profiles and several quality of life upgrades for the Xbox Ally, improving performance, responsiveness, and overall usability for handheld players.

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How to get the Windows 11 2025 Update before everyone else

On Windows 11, you can start testing version 25H2 on your computer right now, and here's how to complete the installation using the Windows Insider Program.

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Windows 11's Start menu gets a bigger, new look: Get it today with these simple steps

Microsoft is now allowing Windows 11 users to try a redesigned Start menu. Here are the details and how to enable it manually using the ViveTool.

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What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?

Here's everything you need to know abou the Windows Insider Program and whether you should join.

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Microsoft refreshes Windows Hello to make signing in with your face (or fingers) much more pleasant with Windows 11

Windows Hello gets a modern design update in a new Windows 11 preview build, offering streamlined sign-ins and easier passkey access for seamless authentication.

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How to turn on the interesting but contentious Recall program on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs

Recall was delayed from its June 18 launch to a release that's exclusively available within the Windows Insider Program. Now, you can only access the feature by jumping through a few hoops on your Copilot+ PC, so here's how to do it.

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Windows 11 users can now try a new feature that uses an Android phone as a webcam – here's how

Windows 11 users may never need to buy a webcam again thanks to this upcoming feature.

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How to get iMessages on your Windows 11 PC

Microsoft Phone Link for iOS is rolling out to some users in the Windows Insider Program — here's how to pair your iPhone with your PC.

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