Microsoft is gearing up to launch Windows 11 Moment 5 in early 2024. According to Windows Central, the update is expected to be finalized in early February and is scheduled to begin rolling out in a few weeks.
Like the previous Moment update, Moment 5 will be available as a cumulative update via Windows Update, with the possibility of joining the March 2024 Patch Tuesday release after being made available as an optional preview update in late February.
Moment 5 will only be installed on Windows 11 23H2, which means that if you want the latest features, you'll need to upgrade from Windows 11 22H2 to 23H2 first. Moment 5 is expected to be the only Moment update for Windows 11 users in 2024, as the next big update, codenamed Hudson Valley, will be available later in 2024.
Commonly used functionsOptimization
Throughout the operating system, handwriting is possible in the input box, which makes the use of digital pens much smoother and eliminates the need for a dedicated handwriting panel for typing.
Nearby Sharing" feature optimization, which is essentially an airdrop. Nearby sharing will have "friendly name" support, which means you can give your computer a more pronouncable name, such as "Zhang San's laptop". Microsoft is also touting the increase in transfer speeds in the Moment 5 update.
If you're using the built-in Windows wallpapers, starting with the Moment 5 update, the Windows Spotlight (Extract the Background of the Day from Bing) feature will be set as the default wallpaper setting.
Copilot will be able to be "undocked", allowing apps to exist below the Copilot sidebar instead of being forced to appear next to it. The interface of Copilot will also appear in the Alt+Tab menu of Windows, and it is more convenient to switch to Copilot using keyboard shortcuts. Copilot now works on multiple monitors as well.
The "All Apps" button on the Start menu is now changed to "All".
widget board
Disabling the Microsoft News integration in the Widgets Board allows users to turn off the "Microsoft Start" news feed directly in the Board's settings page.
Making Widgets Board interoperable, which means third-party news services can build plugins that integrate with Widgets Board. For example, Apple News can build support for Windows Widgets Board, which can be installed if you prefer Apple News.
ApplicationsOptimization
Notepad starts, including a character count at the bottom. When right-clicking to select a file type, a "Edit with Notepad" appears in the context menu.
The Microsoft Store has been updated with a new "Arcade" tab that allows you to play instant games without the need for **.
windows 365
Microsoft continues to work on integrating Windows 365 into the Windows 11 operating system.
Microsoft is rolling out a new mode for Windows 365 boot that can boot from select corporate devices to Windows 365 cloud PCs. Be able to seamlessly log in to your Windows 365 cloud PC from the Windows 11 login screen, using passwordless authentication methods like Windows Hello for Business. This mode also features a fast account switching experience that effortlessly switches profile logins, a personalized username and password experience, displays on lock and login screens, remembers your username, and more.
Accessibility
Finally, Microsoft is making more improvements to some of the accessibility features built into Windows 11. First of all, voice access now supports multiple displays, which means you can now navigate the OS with your voice, not just your main display.
Voice Access also adds a new feature called "Voice Shortcuts" that allows you to create custom commands that use voice activation. For example, I can set up a voice shortcut to open a specific file and give this shortcut the command "Open my favorite file". Every time I say this, voice access will open the specified file.
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