Microsoft has a new Windows 11 Release Preview build to test, and it is a pretty big one with many notable improvements.
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 Release Preview build for Windows insiders. KB5046732 (22631.4534) is now available for Windows 11 version 23H2 testers, and it is a pretty big update full of important changes and new features for the Start menu, taskbar, touchscreen, mouse, and other areas across the operating system.
Here are the changes that are rolling out gradually:
[Start menu] New! When you right-click apps that you have pinned to the Start menu, jump lists will appear for apps that have jump lists.
[Taskbar] New! The system tray shows a shortened date and time. Also, the notification bell icon might not show if you have set the toggle for “Do not disturb” to on. If the bell icon does not show, click the date and time to view your messages in the notification center. To go back to the long form of the date and time, go to Settings > Date and Time. Then turn on the toggle for “Show time and day in the system tray.” To show the bell icon, go to Settings > System > Notifications. Turn on the toggle for “Notifications.” You can also get to these settings using the context menu. Just right click the system tray clock or bell icon.
[Touchscreen] New! This update adds a new section for touchscreen edge gestures. Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touch. There, you can choose if you would like to turn off the left or right screen edge touch gesture.
[Mouse] New! This update adds the option to turn off enhanced mouse pointer precision to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse.
