Windows 11 build 26200.5518: NEW Start Menu, Drag Tray, Taskbar small icons, AI changes (Dev)
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Video Overview: Windows 11 New Features and Changes
Introduction
Presenter: M
Focus: New features and changes in Windows 11 build 262000 55518 (Dev Channel) and build 26120671 (Beta Channel).
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Key Changes in Windows 11
Start Menu Updates
New Layout: Larger start menu with up to eight pinned apps in a row, compared to six in the previous version.
Button Changes:
"All Menu" button moved from the top right to the bottom of the pinned section.
View options changed to include category view, grid, and legacy list.
Recommended Section: Ability to disable recommended section through start settings.
Companion Feature
Control Button: New button in the start menu to toggle phone connection feature, though not functioning on some systems.
Taskbar Enhancements
Button Size Options: Change size of taskbar buttons, but not the taskbar itself. Users expressed desire for adjustable taskbar size, though not prioritized by Microsoft.
Drag Tray Feature
File Sharing: New method for sharing files directly with applications via drag and drop, but limited to individual files.
Mouse Settings Revisions
Settings Migration: Move mouse settings from control panel to settings app, including pointer icon customization, pointer indicator animation, pointer trails, and shadow options.
AI Features on Capala Plus PC
Testing new timeline layout for recall features.
New basic search feature for recall not yet available universally.
Click To-Do Enhancements
New Features: Options with selected text to ask Copilot for free writing, bullet point lists, and text summarization.
Gestures: Launch the feature through swiping right on touch-enabled devices, with adjustable gestures.
Studio Effects (Copala Plus PC)
Camera Features: Automatic framing enabled by default, with notifications for users.
Access Studio effects settings via quick settings menu.
Quick Machine Recovery Feature (Beta Channel)
Testing: Introduction of a downloadable package to test quick machine recovery feature.
Conclusion
Encouragement to comment, like, and share opinions on the improvements.
Gratitude for viewing.
Additional Resources: Link to other videos for in-depth tutorials and explanations.
Windows 11 build 26200.5518: NEW Start Menu, Drag Tray, Taskbar small icons, AI changes (Dev)