Windows 11 24H2 has recently been available and this new version of the operating system is rolling out a new update. Microsoft's operating system benefits from update KB5046740 which improves the taskbar but that's not all.
Update KB5046740 is optional but fortunately, it brings some great new features for Windows 11 24H2 which, despite its great features, adds bugs, even very recently with the time zone. Classified as “Preview”the update brings its share of changes for the Microsoft operating system.
Among the new features, Microsoft has reworked system settings. The option “Tailored Experiences” becomes “Personalized offers” in the first use experience (OOBE) which is available from the privacy and security settings to manage the transmission of data from the PC.
What's new in update KB5046740?
But the biggest news, This is the improvement of the taskbar with a condensed display of the date and time. The notification icon disappears when the mode “Do not disturb” is enabled, if desired. To find notifications, simply click on the system clock. For pinned apps, the Start menu benefits from contextual shortcuts.
If your PC has a touch screen, a new gesture option appears in the settings. As for File Explorer, it allows direct sharing to Android devices via Phone Link. The dynamic lighting system benefits from new possibilities in terms of effects and direction.
But that's not all, Windows 11 24H2 update KB5046740 add these new features :
- Troubleshooting display issues on multiple screens
- Improved window behavior after sleep
- Fixed bugs on clipboard history
- Fixing mouse issues in games
- Fixes for Task Manager and Windows Subsystem for Linux
Suffice it to say, some nice additions alongside the release of Windows 12, a new version of the operating system which promises an even more optimal experience, based on AI. That's not all since the update includes improved voice features. It is possible to obtain new language files from the Microsoft Store.
Update KB5046740 is available from Windows Update or from the Microsoft Update catalog. The Cupertino company points out that this is an optional and non-secure update. So watch out for possible bugs. There remains a persistent problem: unable to launch the game Roblox from the Microsoft Store on ARM devices.
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