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Windows 11 build 26200.5518: NEW Start Menu, Drag Tray, Taskbar small icons, AI changes (Dev)

BY lbdq0
June 17, 2025
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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).
  • Reminder to subscribe and like the video for support and visibility.

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.