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Microsoft is testing a new method to connect to Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11. The recently released preview build 26052 lets you connect to a network by scanning its QR code with the Camera app.

Microsoft will soon change how Bluetooth device discoverability works in Windows 11. Build 26052, which was released this week, now lets you scan for any Bluetooth device, including uncommon types.

Microsoft released Sudo for Windows recently to Insiders on the Windows 11 Dev and Canary channels. While the feature is supposed to work on 11, users have figured out it runs on Windows 10 and 7 too.

Microsoft released a major update this week in the Dev and Canary channels. However, several insiders are finding themselves unable to install the first Windows 11 version 24H2 build.

Microsoft is working on a new utility that lets you test your microphone and different audio processing modes. It is now available for public trials in the latest Windows 11. Here is how it works.

Heads-up, Windows Insiders: rolling back build 26052 will break your Dev Drives and wipe everything on them. Back up all your important data before returning to previous Dev and Canary builds.

Microsoft is working on a new accessibility feature for Windows 11. Spotted in the latest preview builds, the "Speak for me" feature will let you type text for the operating system to synthesize it.

Microsoft has released the latest Windows Server preview build for members of the Windows Server Insider Program. The new build number is 26052 and adds one more known issue to the release notes.