On this episode of Microsoft Weekly, we have a look at Recall arriving to extra gadgets within the newest Home windows 11 preview construct, Microsoft reiterating the significance of TPM 2.0 for contemporary computer systems, Home windows 11 model 24H2 arriving to extra customers, some new recognized bugs, app updates, and extra.
Desk of contents:
- Home windows 10 and 11 information
- Home windows Insider Program
- Updates can be found
- Gaming information
- Nice offers to examine
Home windows 11 and 10
Right here we discuss every little thing occurring round Microsoft’s newest working system within the Steady channel and preview builds: new options, eliminated options, controversies, bugs, fascinating findings, and extra. And naturally, you might discover a phrase or two about older however nonetheless supported variations.
December is right here, which implies it’s time to check out the newest stats from Statcounter and Valve. Home windows 11 reportedly misplaced a bit of customers in November 2024, whereas its gaming viewers elevated to a brand new all-time excessive of 53%. As for browsers, Microsoft Edge dipped under the 13% mark whereas Chrome elevated its market share.
This week, Microsoft revealed a weblog put up to element the significance of the Trusted Platform Module 2.0 requirement in Home windows 11. Moreover highlighting its options and capabilities, Microsoft confused that TPM 2.0 is a non-negotiable safety normal, so don’t count on the corporate to decrease Home windows 11 {hardware} necessities. Nonetheless, some customers discovered that it’s doable to put in Home windows 11 on unsupported {hardware} “formally.”
In a separate put up, Microsoft detailed driver and firmware help for appropriate Floor gadgets operating Home windows 11 model 24H2, which is now obtainable for extra customers.
Microsoft additionally revealed a number of new help paperwork, a few of that are fairly fascinating. For one, the corporate described backup choices obtainable to Home windows 10 and 11, and a type of choices is a 15-year-old backup software from Home windows 7, which even Microsoft doesn’t advocate utilizing (in different help articles). One other doc describes learn how to repair points with Home windows 11 utilizing Home windows Replace.
Though Home windows 11 24H2 is now obtainable to extra clients, the working system nonetheless has a fairly hefty listing of recognized points. Microsoft confirmed one other one this week, warning customers that Outlook would possibly fail to begin if Google Workspace Sync is put in. Happily, there’s a workaround for the issue.
On the brilliant aspect, Microsoft lifted one improve block stopping avid gamers from updating to Home windows 11 model 24H2 because of incompatibility with sure Ubisoft video games.
The listing of accessible Copilot+ PCs with ARM processors will quickly develop to a brand new machine class. GEEKOM, a preferred maker of mini PC, is reportedly engaged on a small type issue PC with a Snapdragon X Elite processor inside.
Microsoft can also be engaged on new Copilot+ PCs. A brand new report emerged detailing the corporate’s plans for 2025 and the upcoming gadgets, like Intel-powered Floor Professional and Floor Laptop computer, a Copilot+ PC Floor Laptop computer Studio, and even an 11-inch Floor pill with “premium supplies” and a Snapdragon processor.
Sadly, what Microsoft will not be engaged on is outwardly the successor to the Floor Studio 2 Plus, which is now killed. The corporate confirmed that its largest shopper pc is not in manufacturing. If you would like one, act quick whereas inventory lasts.
Microsoft returned from the Thanksgiving break with a bunch of latest Home windows 11 preview builds:
| Home windows 11 | Home windows 10 | Server 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Channel | 27758 | Not Relevant | 26334 |
| Dev Channel | 26120.2510 | Not Relevant | |
| Beta Channel | 22635.4580 | Not Relevant | |
| Launch Preview Channel | – | – |
Some fascinating findings in latest Home windows 11 preview builds embrace the power to alter the webcam decision within the Settings app and a redesigned battery indicator:
Along with new builds, Microsoft launched a brand new replace for the Microsoft Retailer app. The newest model makes it simpler to replace Win32 apps which can be “supplied and up to date” outdoors the shop. The discharge joined an enormous listing of different enhancements and new options that Microsoft applied in 2024. Try the complete recap right here.
Updates can be found
This part covers software program, firmware, and different notable updates (launched and coming quickly) delivering new options, safety fixes, enhancements, patches, and extra from Microsoft and third events.
Copilot Imaginative and prescient, a characteristic that was introduced in October 2024, is now obtainable in a restricted preview for Copilot Professional customers. Microsoft describes Imaginative and prescient as an additional pair of eyes and an assistant that may give you extra details about one thing you’re at present searching. As of proper now, Copilot VIsion is simply obtainable on a restricted set of internet sites and for a restricted set of customers in the USA.
Microsoft Edge is notorious for aggressively trying to stay the default browser on Home windows, so Mozilla determined to retaliate. Within the newest Firefox beta releases, builders applied a brand new mechanism to make Firefox the default browser, so be careful.
As for Microsoft Edge, model 132 within the Beta Channel acquired a built-in AI theme generator. Within the Dev Channel, model 133 landed with numerous enhancements and fixes.
Different notable updates embrace the next:
- An unofficial patch for all Home windows 11, 10, and Server variations is out to repair a 0-day patch.
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Microsoft 365 Enterprise customers will likely be routinely switched to New Outlook in April 2026.
- Intel launched new Graphics Software program as an all-in-one substitute for Arc Management.
- WinRAR, 7-Zip, and NanaZIP acquired efficiency enhancements on Home windows 11.
And listed below are the latest drivers launched this week:
- AMD 24.12.1 with help for Marvel Rivals, S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. 2, Flight Simulator 2024, and extra
- Nvidia 566.36 WHQL with Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle help and extra
- Intel 32.0.101.6314 WHQL with fixes for Minecraft and Name of Obligation: Black Ops 6.
- Intel 32.0.101.6319 Non-WHQL with optimizations for Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle.
On the gaming aspect
Find out about upcoming sport releases, Xbox rumors, new {hardware}, software program updates, freebies, offers, reductions and extra.
Playground Video games launched a brand new Forza Horizon 5 content material replace. “Holidays Combine-up” introduced new high-performance playing cards, “excessive experiences” on the map, vacation props, and different content material. As well as, there are a number of vital fixes and enhancements. By the best way, you continue to have just a few days to buy the earlier entry, Forza Horizon 4. The sport is at present on its last sale earlier than the delisting on December 15. Hurry up!
Forza Motorsport can also be getting a brand new replace. Whereas its particulars aren’t revealed but, Turn10 Studios confirmed that the replace will introduce ray-traced international illumination on appropriate {hardware}.
Mojang launched Minecraft: The Backyard Awakens, a contemporary content material drop with a brand new eery biome, a brand new hostile mob (the Creaking), and different adjustments. The replace is now obtainable throughout platforms for Minecraft: Java Version and Minecraft Bedrock Version.
Microsoft introduced the ultimate wave of latest video games for Xbox and PC Sport Go subscribers. Throughout this month, subscribers will have the ability to play Hauntii, Humanity, EA Sports activities WRC, Street 96, Crash Workforce Racing Nitro-Fueled, Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle, and extra.
Talking of Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle, the largest launch in December 2024, you’ll be able to try its PC {hardware} necessities forward of the worldwide launch on December 9 (Bethesda confirmed there could be no Denuvo DRM). Spoiler alert: they’re fairly hefty.
With 2024 going into the sundown, many providers and corporations are providing their clients yearly recaps with fascinating stats and information. Xbox can also be collaborating on this development, giving avid gamers a approach to recap their yr of gaming with a personalised have a look at stats and achievements.
Offers and freebies
The Epic Video games Retailer is making a gift of LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga and Bus Sim 2021. You may seize these video games totally free till the following Thursday.
In the event you play on Xbox, look out for the upcoming Xbox Inside Sport Fest that may allow you to play over 35 indie video games totally free subsequent week.
As standard, you could find extra offers and specials on this week’s Weekend PC Sport Offers concern.
Different gaming tales embrace the next:
- S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl acquired a brand new patch to repair save points, enter lag, and crashes.
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Path of Exile 2, Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle, and extra joined the listing of appropriate video games on Nvidia GeForce NOW.
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Microsoft introduced customized Squid Video games controllers and extra themed content material.
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Warhorse Studios revealed PC {hardware} necessities for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
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Now you can buy Xbox Collection X|S components from iFixit.
Nice offers to examine
Each week, we cowl many offers on totally different {hardware} and software program. The next reductions are nonetheless obtainable, so examine them out. You would possibly discover one thing you need or want.
- Denon AVR-X6800H 11.4 Channel AV Receiver – $2,100 (40% off)
- A bunch of Toshiba X300 Efficiency exhausting drivers – as much as 22% off
- TEAMGROUP MP44Q 4TB PCIe Gen4 SSD – $205.99
- 4TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD – $239.99 (31% off)
- 2TB Samsung 990 EVO SSD – $119.99 (52% off)
- Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 3.1.2 – $359.72 (28% off)
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