Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 introduces a revamped Start menu with scrollable, category, and grid views, adaptive sizing for different screens, and enhanced cross-device integration via Phone Link. New accessibility features like Screen Curtain in Narrator improve privacy, alongside various fixes and improvements. Unique :
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250: What’s New?
Microsoft just dropped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 for Beta Channel users. This update is packed with fresh features and improvements tailored for version 24H If you’re in the Beta Channel and have toggled on the latest updates, you’ll notice some exciting changes right away.
Revamped Start Menu: Smarter and More Responsive
The Start menu gets a major facelift. It now features pinned apps at the top, recommended apps and files in the middle, and installed apps grouped by category at the bottom. The new scrollable design lets you launch apps faster without flipping through multiple pages.
Two new views—category and grid—make app browsing a breeze. The Category view automatically groups apps when there are at least three in a category. Meanwhile, the Grid view offers an alphabetical layout with more horizontal space for easier scanning.
Depending on your screen size, the Start menu adapts its layout. Larger screens show more pinned apps and recommendations, while smaller devices get a compact, neat view. Plus, you can customize how much of the pinned and recommended sections you want to see.
“We’re making better use of your screen real estate by adapting the size of the Start menu based on your screen size.”
Cross-Device Integration & Accessibility Enhancements
Start menu now integrates seamlessly with Phone Link, letting you expand or collapse mobile content right next to the Search box. This feature supports Android and iOS devices and will soon roll out in the European Economic Area.
Accessibility gets a boost with the new Screen Curtain in Narrator. It blacks out the display while letting users hear screen content, perfect for privacy in public spaces.
“Screen Curtain completely blacks out the display, ensuring that only the user hears what’s on the screen.”
Other Key Improvements and Fixes
Windows Search settings are now unified under a single, modern page for easier control. The Narrator guides users through new features with helpful prompts. The Gamepad layout on the touch keyboard is optimized for gaming and supports PIN sign-in on the lock screen.
Several bugs were squashed, including issues with input not working, taskbar icon sizing, File Explorer search glitches, and display color problems on Dolby Vision monitors.
Why This Matters
This build sharpens Windows 11’s user experience, especially for power users and accessibility advocates. The adaptive Start menu and cross-device features streamline daily workflows. Meanwhile, the fixes improve system stability and responsiveness.
For insiders eager to test the latest, this update is a solid step toward a more polished Windows 1
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