During the early part of June, Microsoft made some thrilling updates available for Windows 11 in both beta channels and retail versions for all users. For Insiders specifically, they gained the ability to use Markdown formatting within Notepad, as well as a new “Quick Machine Recovery” section in Settings that streamlines system repair processes.
Following adjustments to make Windows conform with the Digital Markets Act by relaxing default browser settings, European Insiders have granted users the ability to remove the Microsoft Store application. At the same time, Microsoft has pledged to resolve USB-C inconsistencies globally by implementing a new rule that streamlines USB-C standards worldwide.
Microsoft recently made Sora AI video generation accessible on Bing Video Creator for Android devices worldwide at no cost, hinting towards a potential release for Windows 11 in the future. Meanwhile, Microsoft Edge Game Assist has graduated from its beta phase, now offering game-specific advice and tips as you play, integrated within the Game Bar (Windows + G).
The main event that sparked action was the impending end of life for Windows 10 in October, prompting brands such as Intel and ASUS to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11. Meanwhile, Linux enthusiasts are persuading users to leave Microsoft’s dominant OS by appealing to a community known as “KDE for Windows 10 Exiles.” Furthermore, the Danish government abandoned Windows and Office 365 in favor of open-source alternatives.
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European Insiders can now export their Windows Recall snapshots
For users in the European Economic Area who use Windows 11, there are new modifications being introduced, aligning with the extra privacy regulations commonly applied to European users like me.
The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4441 (KB5060816) has been rolled out on the Beta Channel for Insiders, introducing a feature that allows you to save your Windows Recall data using an “export code” as reported by the Windows Insider Blog.
During the first-time installation of Windows 11, a code might appear on your screen. This code is crucial for decrypting your data that’s securely stored with Windows Hello authentication. If you ever forget this code, you’ll need to reset the entire system, erasing all of your saved snapshots in the process.
It’s terrific to have greater control over Windows Recall, and it’s nearly essential to use secure encryption for such sensitive data. However, I’m uncertain if the ability to export this data will convince the doubters. — Revised by AI Assistant
Windows Vista boot sound mistakenly appears in Windows 11
It was only natural to make comparisons between Apple’s Liquid Glass UI and Windows Vista’s Aero. However, an intriguing problem has surfaced in the latest Preview Build 26200.5651 of Windows 11, as reported by Senior Editor Zac Bowden, where a familiar sound is played during startup.
- [ADDED] This week’s flight comes with a delightful blast from the past and will play the Windows Vista boot sound instead of the Windows 11 boot sound. We’re working on a fix.
As a nostalgic enthusiast, I can’t help but feel a sense of fondness whenever I hear the Windows Vista (and Windows 7) startup tune. It wasn’t that I hated it back then, and it isn’t now. Intriguingly enough, if you found yourself humming to this melodious greeting while booting up your computer this week, it wasn’t just a figment of your imagination; it was indeed a real “quirk” (or perhaps a hidden charm?) — Yours truly, Ben Wilson.
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2025-06-16 13:39