Windows 10: Windows 11 Update Brings Surprising Changes You Need to Know About

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.4969 (KB5052094) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, introducing several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and accessibility.

One of the notable additions is the ability to share files directly from a jump list on the taskbar. Jump lists, which appear when you right-click an app with a jump list, now offer a more streamlined method for file sharing, improving workflow efficiency.

Windows Spotlight has also received significant enhancements. Users can now easily learn more about their desktop background images by hovering over the image or clicking the "Learn about this picture" icon. Additionally, the Spotlight icon has been updated with changes to its color and background and is now located in the lower right area of the desktop, making it more accessible.

The lock screen experience has been improved as well. When users click the "Like" icon on the lock screen, it now provides more information about the displayed image, offering a more interactive and informative experience.

For users who rely on Narrator, new functions have been added to the scan mode. The "Skip past links" function allows users to navigate directly to the text following a link by pressing 'n'. Additionally, pressing the comma (',') key enables users to jump to the start of an item, such as a large table, long list, or paragraph, enhancing navigation efficiency for those using assistive technologies.

It's important to note that some of these features are being rolled out gradually and might not be available to all users immediately. Microsoft is implementing these changes in phases to monitor feedback and ensure a smooth rollout process.

Insiders are encouraged to explore these new features and provide feedback to help Microsoft refine and improve the Windows 11 experience. As these updates progress through the Insider channels, they bring Windows 11 closer to a more polished and user-friendly operating system.

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Intel Updates Core 2 Quad Q9550 to E-0 Stepping

We continue our Monday news list with another Intel story that brings to our attention information concerning the company and more specificly its 2.83GHz Core 2 Quad Q9550 chips that will move from the current C-1 to the newer E-0 stepping. The updated chips will start selling on August 22nd, featuring the following changes:

• New SSpec and MM numbers for the converting products
• CPUID will change from 0x10677 to 0x1067A
• Package change to Halide free package

Apart from that, the new stepping CPUs will not include any other changes. Of course, like most new stepping parts a BIOS update will be needed.


Product Change Notification 108663 - 00

Source: TechConnect Magazine

 

Intel E5200 Gets Updated, R0 Stepping Coming Up

Intel's Pentium Dual-Core E5200 processor is getting on course for a specifications update. The chip will feature in a new, improved Wolfdale-2M core, spec'd out as the R0 stepping, from its current M0 stepping. The new stepping is intended to add new instructions, power-management features, and bring about changes in the chip-package. A short list of known changes is as follows:

• CPUID changed from 10677 to 1067A
• Power State Indicator (PSI) support with Intel 4 series chipsets
• New instructions - XSAVE and XRSTOR
• New S-spec and MM numbers
• New halide-free chip package

Due to the changed CPUID, users may require BIOS updates to detect the CPU. According to the company, E5200 R0 should be out by April 13.

Source: TechConnect Magazine

 

Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue