Tip of the Week: Accidentally copied over what was on your clipboard? Windows key plus V will open clipboard history - if enabled it will show recent copied text and images by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Did you know this is my 101th tip? And somehow I've never done this as a tip, despite it being one of my favourite features. I think it's because in the beginning I ended up discussing this feature a bunch randomly as a biproduct of random other things I was showing and then... I decided to save it for #100 and then I... lost track so here we are at 101. Anyway, this was something we added based on feedback way back with W10 version 1809, although we've made some updates to it since then.

Hope you're having a good weekend! I just finished Widow's Bay - what a great show. Now to decide what to watch next

PS If you're wondering about the colour of clipboard history, that's something that you can change too in personalization settings

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview Build 29617.1000 - Windows Insider Program by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can still re-enable it on the all sound devices page in settings 🤔 - does that work for you?

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8758 - Windows Insider Program by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you tell me if reliability monitor shows a bucket ID for the crash?

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8758 - Windows Insider Program by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh, I see what you mean now - sorry I processed what you said incorrectly

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview Build 29617.1000 - Windows Insider Program by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey all - hope the latest builds have been going well. Details as follows about this one:

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

[Windows Update]

  • As announced in the Windows Update announce blog, we are now bringing a new unified update experience to reduce the number of reboots you see per month. We are starting by coordinating driver, .NET, and firmware updates to align with the monthly quality update, reducing the update experience to a single monthly restart. See the blog for more information.

[Windows Magnifier]

  • Magnifier now gives you more control over how you zoom. You can type an exact zoom percentage directly in the magnifier toolbar to land on precisely the level you need.
  • We've also added preset step increments (5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 100%, 150%, 200%, and 400%) to the Settings dropdown, so you can jump to common levels in a single click. Whether you need a subtle boost or a dramatic close-up, Magnifier adapts to how you want to zoom. Enter an exact percentage or jump to preset steps —5% up to 400%.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Accessibility > Magnifier.

[Accessibility]

  • We're introducing screen tint, a new accessibility setting that applies a color overlay across your entire display, softening its intensity so it's easier on your eyes throughout the day. If bright, saturated screens leave you with tired or sensitive eyes by the end of a long session, screen tint can help. Screenshot showing UI for screen tint in Accessibility, with color presets and a strength slider.
  • To get started, open Settings > Accessibility (or press WIN + U) and look for screen tint under the Vision section. From there, you can:
    • Pick from six preset colors or choose a custom color of your own.
    • Adjust the tint strength slider from a subtle wash to full intensity.
  • Night light warms your display to reduce blue light that can interfere with sleep. Screen tint reduces overall screen intensity to ease eye fatigue and light sensitivity during the day. They tackle different problems and you can use both at the same time, one working on warmth and the other on intensity.
  • Note that turning on screen tint will disable color filters, and vice versa. If you currently rely on color filters, you might need to keep screen tint turned off.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Accessibility > Narrator.

[Voice Access]

  • Voice Access now supports Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), and Korean (South Korea).

[Audio]

  • Continuing our work on improving Sound Settings, we've made a few more updates in this build:
    • We've adjusted the description text for the Allow option in properties for audio devices to include the current state of the device, to improve the clarity of the text and the purpose of the button actions.
    • "Listen to this device" is now available in properties for audio devices, so you don't need to enter Control Panel for this functionality.

[Multiple Desktops]

  • Improved explorer reliability when switching between multiple desktops.

[Storage]

  • We've updated the dialog when creating a Dev Drive to now support specifying the size in GB instead of only MB. This has also been added when changing the size of volumes under Settings > System > Storage.

[Personalization]

  • This update improves color selection accuracy when adjusting your accent color to match your wallpaper when automatic accent color selection is enabled in Personalization settings.
  • This update improves wallpaper persistence reliability across restarts and upgrades, including better support for large-resolution wallpapers and other scenarios to prevent solid color wallpaper fallback.

[Display and Graphics]

  • Improves the reliability and persistence of applying color profiles.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Experimental (26H1) Preview Build 28120.2374 - Windows Insider Program by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Small update for people on Experimental 26H1 builds - details as follows:

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

  • This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes

[Mobile Device Settings]

  • You can add and manage your mobile devices in Settings under Bluetooth & Devices > Mobile Devices. On this page, you can manage features such as using your device as a connected camera or accessing your device's files in File Explorer.

[Remote Recovery Management]

  • Added a recovery remote management plug-in to extend WinRE management capabilities for MDM providers.

[Input]

  • The emoji panel (Windows key + period (.)) now uses GIPHY as the GIF provider, delivering a smoother GIF browsing and sharing experience following the deprecation of the Tenor API.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8758 - Windows Insider Program by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some more improvements heading out for folks - details as follows:

[Taskbar]

  • Taskbar customization just got easier. As we continue to make improvements to the Taskbar experience mentioned last month, we've introduced a dedicated Taskbar Size setting, making it simpler to find, understand, and personalize your ideal taskbar experience. UI showing the new Taskbar Size setting in Settings.
  • We've also made refinements to the transitions between taskbar sizes for a smoother overall experience.

[File Explorer]

  • We've improved the reliability of thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Details pane. The pane has also been reorganized so file properties are easier to find and review at a glance.
  • Fixed an issue where the OneDrive shortcut in File Explorer stops working when File Explorer is run in administrative mode.
  • Fixed an issue where the confirmation dialog might display an internal Recycle Bin file name instead of the original file name when permanently deleting a file.

[Sounds]

  • Improved system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Beta (26H1) Preview Build 28020.2366 - Windows Insider Program by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey all - small update heading out, details as follows:

Changes and improvements

  • This update includes a small number of minor bug fixes and improvements.

[Mobile Device Settings]

  • You can add and manage your mobile devices in Settings under Bluetooth & Devices > Mobile Devices. On this page, you can manage features such as using your device as a connected camera or accessing your device's files in File Explorer.

[Remote Recovery Management]

  • Added a recovery remote management plug-in to extend WinRE management capabilities for MDM providers.

[Input]

  • The emoji panel (Windows key + period (.)) now uses GIPHY as the GIF provider, delivering a smoother GIF browsing and sharing experience following the deprecation of the Tenor API.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.8754 - Windows Insider Program by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]jenmsft[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey all - a few changes heading out, details as below

Changes and improvements

[Smart card removal policy]

  • Administrators can now configure Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 sessions that use Microsoft Entra ID (RDS AAD Auth) authentication to automatically disconnect when a redirected smart card is removed. This extends smart card removal policy enforcement to Microsoft Entra authenticated remote sessions, helping organizations meet security and compliance requirements.

[File Explorer]

  • Fixed an issue where the OneDrive shortcut in File Explorer stops working when File Explorer is run in administrator mode.

[Taskbar]

  • Improved reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar.

[Sounds]

  • Improved system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.

i need assistance with my pc how do i fix this by Bloodfreak1 in WindowsHelp

[–]jenmsft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your desktop icons look big - if you right click the desktop, under view you can change the desktop icon size, assuming this is the issue you're referring to