On this episode of Microsoft Weekly, we have a look at the newest Home windows preview builds with some fascinating adjustments and Settings app enhancements, numerous browser updates, gaming information, new AMD product evaluations, helpful Home windows utilities, an Xbox handheld (lastly) and much more.

Desk of contents:

1. Home windows 10 and 11 information
2. Home windows Insider Program
3. Updates can be found
4. Critiques are in
5. Gaming information
6. Nice offers to examine

Home windows 11 and 10

Right here we speak about all the things taking place round Microsoft’s newest working system within the Secure channel and preview builds: new options, eliminated options, controversies, bugs, fascinating findings, and extra. And naturally, it’s possible you’ll discover a phrase or two about older however nonetheless supported variations.

March 2025 Patch Tuesday updates at the moment are accessible for all supported Home windows variations. These on Home windows 11 variations 24H2 and 23H2 can obtain KB5053598 and KB5053602 with construct numbers 26100.3476 and 22631.5039. On the Home windows 10 facet, we’ve got KB5053606 with construct quantity 19045.5608. Microsoft additionally launched new Home windows Defender updates for Home windows photos.

This week, Microsoft mounted one other identified bug in Home windows 11 model 24H2. The replace is now accessible for customers with AutoCAD 2022, assuming they’ve put in the newest model. AutoCAD has up to date its software program to resolve compatibility points with Home windows 11 model 24H2. In return, Microsoft lifted the replace block.

One other piece of software program that’s now extra pleasant to Home windows 11 model 24H2 is ViVeTool. This in style Home windows-tinkering utility has been up to date to model 0.3.4, and the discharge notes include fixes for Home windows 11 24H2-specific points, corresponding to the lack to execute the complete reset command.

Sadly, we even have some new identified bugs in Home windows 11 model 24H2. This week, Microsoft acknowledged a serious D3D9 bug that forestalls apps from launching. Whereas the corporate is investigating the problem, you may attempt attainable workarounds as shared by some affected customers. Additionally, there’s a quite hilarious bug the place the working system prints gibberish after current Home windows updates.

Home windows Insider Program

Here’s what Microsoft Launched this week for testing within the Home windows Insider Program:

	Home windows 11	Home windows 10
Canary Channel	27813	Not Relevant
Dev Channel	26120.3380	Not Relevant
Beta Channel	–	Not Relevant
Launch Preview Channel	22631.5116	19045.5674

Home windows Insiders can even attempt a brand new replace for the Copilot app, which makes it simpler to speak to the assistant. The newest preview model encompasses a new consumer interface for fast voice interactions, permitting you to press and maintain Alt + House with out launching the complete app. Talking of Copilot, Microsoft additionally introduced new advert codecs for Copilot customers and launched the assistant in GroupMe.

Shifting from Copilot, we’ve got contemporary updates for Notes and Snipping Instrument. Home windows Insiders within the Dev and Canary Channels can attempt the newest releases that add form straightening for inking and protocol dealing with in Snipping Instrument, whereas Notepad now helps summarization and has a listing of lately open information.

Lastly, customers observed that Microsoft is porting extra mouse options to the Settings app. The newest Home windows Server preview construct now helps you to customise pointers, trails, pointer shadow, and different options within the Settings app (they had been beforehand accessible within the Management Panel).

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.

When you use the Distant Desktop app for Home windows from the Microsoft Retailer, get able to ditch it. Microsoft introduced that the app might be discontinued on Could 27, 2025. Now, all customers are urged to maneuver to Home windows App to maintain entry to Home windows 365, Azure Digital Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Field. These utilizing the app for distant management ought to resort to Home windows’ built-in Distant Desktop connection as a substitute.

As common, there have been a number of updates to in style browsers. Mozilla launched a small bug-fixing replace for Firefox 136. Model 136.0.1 arrived with fixes for cookie retention points and keyboard shortcut bugs. Additionally, in the event you use previous Firefox releases (like considerably previous), it’s possible you’ll not have entry to sure extensions, DRM playback, and different options. That’s as a result of Mozilla’s previous root certificates expired, and the browser requires a more recent certificates that’s current in newer Firefox variations.

Subsequent, we’ve got Microsoft Edge. Insiders within the Beta Channel can now take a look at model 135, whereas the Dev Channel acquired one other weekly replace with a brand new Copilot function and fixes throughout the browser.

Stardock had a serious launch this week. Fences 6 is now accessible for obtain in beta. The newest launch introduces a number of necessary adjustments and new options, corresponding to icon tinting, tabs, a brand new coloration picker, overhauled Folder Portal navigation, and extra. Additionally, Fences 6 is now absolutely supported on Home windows on ARM.

Different notable updates embody the next:

• Microsoft releases .NET 9.0.3 and eight.0.14 with a repair for a single CVE.

• Visible Studio 2022 v17.14 Preview 2 is out with a brand new GPT-4o Copilot code completion mannequin.

• Right here is why Home windows 11/10 is flagging fan management apps as malware.

• TypeScript is now ten occasions quicker for builders.

• NTLite has been up to date with enhancements for 24H2 compatibility, key activation returns, and extra.

And listed below are the latest drivers launched this week:

• Nvidia 572.75 Hotfix with patches for clock points and black display screen crashes on the RTX 50 lineup.

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Critiques are in

Right here is {hardware} and software program we reviewed this week

This week, Neowin reviewed the newly launched Ryzen 9 9950X3D, AMD’s newest and strongest processor, which boasts massive features in gaming efficiency, higher reminiscence help, overclocking, and compatibility with AM5 processors. You may try our efficiency comparisons with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D right here. Alongside the launch of latest processors, AMD revealed some fascinating updates, corresponding to an improved chipset driver that now helps you to swap processors with out reinstalling Home windows and fixes for VBS points on Home windows 10.

Steven Parker additionally printed a hands-on with the Bob and Brad Again Massager (presently accessible for half the value), a useful accent for many who spend many hours of their chairs working or learning.

On the gaming facet

Find out about upcoming sport releases, Xbox rumors, new {hardware}, software program updates, freebies, offers, reductions and extra.

A brand new report emerged about Microsoft’s long-coming Xbox handheld. Rumors point out that Microsoft is working with its companions to supply Xbox-branded handheld for native PC gaming. Nevertheless, a devoted Xbox handheld can also be within the works, and it might see the sunshine of day in 2027. That 12 months can also be when the next-generation Xbox is predicted to reach.

Flip 10 Studios launched a brand new content material replace for Forza Motorsport. Replace 18 is now accessible on PC and Xbox, that includes high-performance motorsport automobiles. Throughout the Velocity Month sequence, you may earn new unique automobiles by collaborating in numerous in-game occasions. Additionally, the replace incorporates numerous fixes and enhancements.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 lastly acquired market help and its first world replace. World Replace 19 is now accessible (additionally on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020), with a number of enhancements for South American international locations. Additionally, builders introduced a partnership with Embraer, which is able to deliver Brazil’s iconic jets to the sport anticipated in 2025.

Microsoft is now increasing its AI efforts into gaming. The corporate introduced Copilot for Gaming, an “AI-driven sidekick” that ought to assist you get via difficult locations in your video games, work out numerous stuff, and supply different useful steering with out you having to Google for it or learn some manuals. Microsoft plans to launch the primary preview in April on cellular units.

Subsequent, Epic Video games has some excellent news for Home windows on ARM customers. The corporate is working with Qualcomm to port Simple Anti-Cheat to ARM-powered Home windows PC, which is able to allow Fortnite and different multiplayer video games with anti-cheat software program to run on units with Snapdragon processors. For everybody else, Epic Video games has a standard weekly giveaway. This week, Mortal Shell is accessible at no cost.

If one free sport will not be sufficient, try this week’s Weekend PC Sport Offers sequence. There are many nice reductions, particularly on Steam, the place Valve presently holds its annual Steam Spring Sale.

Different gaming information embody the next:

• Leaks say The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake might be introduced and launched in April.

• Paradox introduced anniversary goodies and DLC for Cities: Skylines, which turned 10.
• Demise Stranding 2 lastly acquired its launch date on PlayStation 5.
• FSR 4 is coming to PlayStation 5 Professional.
• Management acquired an replace with a Hideo Kojima mission, improved ray tracing, HDR, and extra.

• Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle is reportedly coming to PlayStation 5 in April.

• Age of Empires IV will get new DLC with contemporary factions and historic battles.

• Crafton unveiled inZOI PC system necessities.

• Extra Android video games at the moment are accessible for PC customers through Google Play Video games.

• BlizzCon is returning in 2026.

Nice offers to examine

Each week, we cowl many offers on totally different {hardware} and software program. The next reductions are nonetheless accessible, so examine them out. You may discover one thing you need or want.

• 13-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD – $999 | 23% off
• 75-inch TCL QM6K QD-MiniLED 4K Sensible TV – $999 | 23% off
• Nakamichi Dragon Residence Encompass Sound System – $4,799 | 14% off

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