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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25967 to the Canary Channel. REMINDER: As builds released to the Canary Channel are “hot off the presses,” we will offer limited documentation for builds flighted to the Canary Channel including documenting only the most significant and highly impactful known issues. Please note that we will not publish a blog post for every flight – only when new features are available in a build. What’s new in Build 25967 Introducing the new Settings homepage We’re introducing a new homepage in Settings that offers you a dynamic and personalized experience. It provides an overview of your device, quick access to key settings, and helps manage your Microsoft account. New...

Xbox Wire went behind the scenes at Tango Gameworks to look at the inception of an idea as it moved through the entire creative process, right up to its full release. That idea, which started as “an action game where everything that you do matches with the music and creates a living soundtrack” – took five years to develop into Hi-Fi Rush. It’s a game that “pleasantly knocked its custom-built guitar over our heads with its crisp, rhythm-based gameplay, excellent soundtrack, and memorable characters, all wrapped up in a unique world for us to explore,” writes Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson. Hi-Fi Rush is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Head over to Xbox Wire to read more from Nelson’s deep...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23560 to the Dev Channel. There will not be a SDK for this build. Changes and Improvements [Copilot in Windows*] We’re beginning to roll out the ability to use Copilot in Windows with ALT + TAB. Using the ALT + TAB hotkey now displays the thumbnail preview for Copilot in Windows among the other thumbnail previews of open windows, which you can switch between by pressing Tab. [UPDATE] This change does not change the ALT + TAB experience in Windows 11. Copilot only shows in ALT + TAB if Copilot is invoked from the taskbar. Fixes [File Explorer] Fixed an issue which could make the File Explorer dropdowns and context menu unexpectedly have a transparent...

Just in time for the holiday season, new Microsoft Surface devices are available to experience and shop. Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone you love, finding the right tech can feel overwhelming. To help make it easier, we asked our product experts at the Microsoft Experience Center in New York City for the top things to know about the new Windows 11 devices. We must start off by highlighting our two brand new Surface devices that are available today: Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the ultimate multitasking powerhouse with the coolest form factor in town. Whether you’re a professional or a student, this laptop has your back and delivers high-performance for everything your everyday life throws your way, from work to studying to...

In October, Xbox spotlights the gaming and disability community – which makes up more than 400 million players. Elle Vance, software engineer II for Xbox Player Services, shares the impact of being part of the gaming and disability community: “I understand the world through a different perspective. Unlike most neurotypical people who understand the world from a top-down perspective; I start with a bottom-up approach, focusing first on the details.” Head over to Xbox Wire to read more from Vance. You’ll also find news about Xbox’s Special Olympics partnership (Gaming for Inclusion Esports tournament), how to support the gaming and disability community by donating points to organizations, exploring games curated by that community, feature...