Windows 11 continues to evolve with Microsoft introducing two new cumulative updates: KB5050009 for Windows 11 24H2 and KB5050021 for Windows 11 23H2. These updates are designed to enhance the user experience by addressing various issues while also delivering important security improvements as part of the regular Patch Tuesday updates.
Windows 11 (KB5050009 and 5050021): all the news
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Highlights of Windows 11 Updates KB5050009 and KB5050021
Microsoft has introduced exciting new features and improvements with updates KB5050009 (for Windows 11 24H2) and KB5050021 (for Windows 11 23H2). Here’s a summary of the key enhancements:
Major New Features
- Touch Edge Gesture Settings
- A new section for managing touch gestures along screen edges is now available. Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth and Devices > Touch Screen to adjust settings for disabling touch gestures on the left or right edge of the screen. This customization minimizes distractions and enhances usability.
- IME Toolbar Hides in Full-Screen Mode
- For users typing in Chinese or Japanese, the Input Method Editor (IME) toolbar will now automatically hide when applications are in full-screen mode, ensuring a cleaner and uninterrupted experience.
- File Sharing with Android Devices
- Sharing files with Android devices is now easier. You can transfer files directly from the File Explorer context menu or your desktop. To use this feature, install and set up Phone Link on your PC.
Additional Improvements and Fixes
- File Explorer Enhancements
- Resolved: Excessive spacing in the left navigation pane of File Explorer.
- Resolved: Search box truncation when the File Explorer window is small.
- Dynamic Lighting Settings
- The page now displays a placeholder message if no compatible device is connected, and brightness/effect controls will be disabled until one is detected.
- New Direction Options for Effects
- Added forward, backward, outward, and inward options for the Wave effect, and the Gradient effect now supports the forward direction.
- Improved Jumplist Functionality
- Pressing Shift + CTRL while clicking a jumplist item will open it with administrator privileges.
- Speech Recognition and Accessibility Upgrades
- Enhanced speech-to-text and text-to-speech features. Users may need to manually update language files from the Microsoft Store. These changes improve tools like Narrator, voice access, live captions, and voice typing.
Resolved Issues
- Fixed: App windows stacking in one monitor corner after sleep mode when using multiple monitors.
- Fixed: Mica effects not rendering correctly with slideshow backgrounds.
- Fixed: Screen tearing on secondary displays during full-screen mode.
- Fixed: Misdisplay of the pointer location feature when using CTRL.
- Fixed: Clipboard history (Windows key + V) not showing content even when enabled.
Narrator Scan Mode Enhancements
- Skip Links: Press “N” to skip past a link and jump to the text that follows, helpful for long articles or emails.
- Jump to Lists: Press “L” to quickly access a list on a webpage or document.
To activate these features:- Start Narrator using Windows key + Ctrl + Enter.
- Enable scan mode with Caps Lock + Spacebar.
To install updates KB5050009 and KB5050021, head to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
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