- Microsoft releases Windows 11 24H2 update, rolling out today
- When you get it depends, among other things, on the eligibility of your hardware
- The Start menu, File Explorer and Settings will receive new features
Redmond technology giant Microsoft officially today he announced Windows 11 2024 update, also known as Windows 11 24H2. Besides AI functions available only for Copilot+ PC, it also includes a number of news related to Start menu, File Explorer, Settings and other areas of the system.
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When will Windows 11 24H2 be released?
After Windows 11 24H2 began rolling out to work PCs that are part of the Windows Insider for Business program back in May, starting today will gradually (in waves) extend to all supported computers of regular users.
“We will start with eligible devices running Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 of those users who have previously opted in to be among the first to receive the new improvements,” writes Microsoft. It refers to the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option found in Windows Update.
At the same time, the expansion of the update should not be purely random. According to Microsoft, it also depends on hardware capability or “reliability indicators”. Apparently, he wants to avoid various errors or stability problems.
How to get Windows 11 24H2 early?
Not sure how much this step will help you get the Windows 11 24H2 update ahead of time, but it’s definitely worth a try. In Settings, it might help to enable the already mentioned option “Get the latest updates as soon as they are available”, which you can find in the Windows Update section.
Settings > Windows Update > Get the latest updates as they become available
Novinky ve Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 24H2 certainly cannot be considered a revolutionary update, but it still offers a number of useful features that you should definitely not miss.
Microsoft, for example, brings support for connectivity standards Wi-Fi 7 a Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) Audio. In connection with energy saving, it is tempting to the Energy Saver functionwhich replaces the battery saver and, according to the developers, significantly extends battery life and reduces consumption. Now it is suitable not only for laptops but also for desktops.
A slightly more significant novelty awaits in the Start menu. It is about sidebar of the Link to Phone service including quick information regarding mobile status or recent contacts.
After right-clicking on the file in Explorer, you can now see labels for copy or rename actionswhich were located at the top of the menu only as icons. Many will certainly be pleased with the support for creation of 7-zip archives.
Undoubtedly, the improved menu with quick settings is also worth mentioning, the pages of which can now be moved with the mouse wheel. We shouldn’t forget either the new Microsoft Teams appwhich is capable of running both a school/work account and a personal account (so it is no longer necessary to use two separate apps), or redesigned Outlook clientwhich replaces the Mail and Calendar applications. We can also puncture a newly introduced support HDR background.
The complete list of news has been published by Microsoft at support page.
How are you looking forward to Windows 11 24H2?-
Sources: Microsoft (1, 2), The Verge, BleepingComputer
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