Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 is now available in the Release Preview Channel, bringing enhanced taskbar customization, improved PC migration, smarter app defaults, and accessibility upgrades like Narrator’s Screen Curtain. Expect smoother performance and new enterprise-focused settings. Unique :
Windows 11 Build 26100.4482: What’s New in the Release Preview Channel
Microsoft just dropped Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 (KB5060829) for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update targets version 24H2 and brings a mix of fresh features, handy improvements, and bug fixes.
Gradual Rollout Highlights: Fresh Features to Watch
App Defaults and Browsers
In the EEA region, setting your default browser just got smarter. New file and link types auto-assign to the chosen browser. Plus, the browser pins itself to your Taskbar and Start menu—unless you opt out. There’s also a new one-click button to set your PDF default browser.
Taskbar & System Tray Upgrades
The taskbar now dynamically resizes icons to fit more apps when space is tight. You can tweak this behavior in Taskbar settings, choosing between default resizing, always small icons, or no resizing at all. Accessibility menus also got clearer with text descriptions for assistive tech like Narrator and Voice Access.
Windows Share Gets Visual and Compression Options
Sharing links or web content now shows a preview of what you’re sending. When sharing images, you can pick compression levels—High, Medium, or Low—making sharing faster and more efficient.
PC Migration Preview
Microsoft is teasing a new PC-to-PC migration experience. You’ll soon see landing and pairing pages in the Windows Backup app. This will let you transfer files and settings during PC setup, simplifying upgrades. The full rollout is phased for smooth adoption.
Major Fixes and Improvements You Shouldn’t Miss
Performance and Stability
Extracting archives like 7z or .rar is now faster, especially when handling large files. Also, Windows Search is more responsive, fixing delays where the search box took over 10 seconds to load.
Narrator and Voice Access Enhancements
Narrator’s new Screen Curtain feature blacks out your screen while reading aloud, protecting privacy in public spaces. Voice Access now supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese, plus custom dictionary words for smoother voice commands.
Bug Fixes Galore
Several pesky issues got squashed: taskbar media controls flickering, window snapping glitches after sleep, and thick printed lines are now history. Even Copilot key reliability improved, ensuring smoother AI assistance.
Why This Update Matters
This build isn’t just about flashy features—it’s about refining your everyday Windows 11 experience. From better multitasking with a smarter taskbar to enhanced accessibility and smoother PC migrations, Microsoft is clearly listening to user feedback.
“The taskbar now resizes icons to fit more apps when space runs low, keeping everything visible and easy to access.”
“Narrator’s Screen Curtain helps protect your privacy by blacking out the screen while reading content aloud.”
Ready to try these updates? If you’re in the Release Preview Channel, expect a gradual rollout. Not all features will appear immediately, but patience pays off with a smoother, more polished Windows 1
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