2024-04-19 06:30:00
Windows 11 Build 22635.3420 or later has a number of new features, including a QR code generator for link sharing, improved Copilot context menu, repositioned gadget icons, and more.
Microsoft confirmed the changes in a post and clarified that not all of these features will be available when installing new Windows 11 updates. However, if you want to take advantage of these features as soon as possible, make sure to Enable the “Get the latest updates as soon as they become available” toggle in your Windows Update settings.
QR code generator in Edge
Microsoft is experimenting with a QR code generator in Windows 11’s Share menu to share links, files or media. After clicking on the Windows Share option in any Windows app including Edge, the QR Code icon will appear.
To get started, click the QR Code button next to the URL or attachment to generate a QR code.
You can scan the QR code and browse the URL on your phone. If you want to use Edge to share files, don’t forget to enable the share icon in the Edge toolbar.
Previously, you had to use multiple options to copy or share web links. Now, thanks to the QR Code generator function, you no longer need to do this.
Gadget positioning adapts to task column layout
The biggest problem with the Windows 11 taskbar is the inability to change the location. Also, following adding the component icon on the left, the center-aligned tasks column looks different.
Previously, if you changed the taskbar alignment to the left, the gadget icon appeared next to the search bar.
In the next update, widget buttons will follow the task column alignment. If you use center alignment, the component icon will be moved to the right in front of the system tray icon.
We don’t like the wasted space around the gadget icon. Even though it’s the only icon next to the system tray icon, there really is a big gap between the two.
Copilot context menu
PhantomOfEarth has discovered that Microsoft is experimenting with a new menu that appears when you hover over the Copilot button on the taskbar.
Previously, there were only three options: summarize, explain and transfer to Copilot. In version 22635.3420 or later, a fourth option appears in the context menu to enable application settings.
When copying text to a Windows 11 computer, the context menu also opens automatically.
However, Copilot’s built-in functionality still needs improvement, because no matter which option you choose, it requires you to transfer the text to Copilot.
This menu can be disabled by going to Personalization > Copilot in the Windows section and turning off the “Show Copilot suggestions menu when copying” option.
In addition to these major upcoming features, Microsoft has also restored drag-and-drop support for File Explorer’s URL list. Previously, drag and drop functionality no longer worked in Windows 11 23H2, but it is now fixed in this version.
Windows Backup will also save your sound preferences and other system settings and preferences. You can now sign in to your Microsoft account using the Windows Backup app and save your personal data to this account.
Since most of these features have entered the beta pipeline, they will likely arrive in the production pipeline in the coming months.
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