Brainy Smurf

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[Xeno @XenoPanther]

ISOs for Insider builds released yesterday are now live

[Zac Bowden @zacbowden]

Was yesterday's Microsoft event a hit or miss? Tell me why!

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

To enable the new Context Menu settings in builds 29680 and higher, you can use ViVeTool to enable ID 60813048

[Tali Roth 🪟 @TeaAndDates]

So cool to come back from sabbatical and see this finally go live! https://t.co/rvRMdXmBcA

[Jacob Andreou @jacobandreou]

Windows Hybrid Intelligence and Copilot are a dream come true.

Copilot can ground over your whole PC, take actions on your local device, and even use local models to save time and money.

[Satya Nadella @satyanadella]

We’re supercharging Copilot on Windows with Hybrid Intelligence.

With your permission, Copilot can tap into the context on your PC, take action for you, and use local models when it makes sense, giving you more capability while helping your tokens go further.

[Marcus Ash @marcusash]

A lot coming together today across Windows + Surface, and a good look at where we’re headed next.

Hybrid intelligence. More local compute. The next generation of powerful devices. New Windows experiences. More ways to create, build, and experiment.

Lots more to dig into below. And if you want to catch the full event from this morning, you can watch it here:
https://t.co/8xLWC6xDig

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

For Experimental Future Platform Insiders in Morocco, your timezone should now be correct as 29683 moves you to UTC+0, though the string in Setting still says UTC+1

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

Seen in other channels, build 29683 now includes the modern Temporary files UI and can be enabled with ID 61456288

[Pavan Davuluri @pavandavuluri]

Today, we announced new @Windows platform capabilities and @surface devices built to empower people and organizations for the era of hybrid intelligence. Here are some of the highlights:

- It all starts with trust. Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) is now generally available on Windows 11, keeping agents contained within boundaries the operating system enforces.

- HydraFusion brings hybrid intelligence to life, allowing models to run locally while seamlessly accessing the cloud when more scale or capability is needed. We're working with @github to extend HydraFusion to Windows.

- This fall, Search on the taskbar adds thousands of quick actions, making it easier to adjust settings and get things done as fast as you can type.

- @MSFTCopilot is getting more powerful on Windows. With hybrid intelligence, it can tap into your PC's local capabilities and turn your requests into action, while keeping you in control.

- Local agents are coming to Windows too. Muse is on its way as a native Windows app with MXC integration, and Hermes, OpenClaw, and Perplexity are already building local experiences on Windows.

- Surface Laptop Ultra, built with NVIDIA RTX Spark, is the most powerful Surface we've ever built. It's available for pre-order today, along with the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box and new RTX Spark PCs from our partners. Call of Duty is coming to RTX Spark in 2027.

Read more on the Windows Blog: https://t.co/DRx3HgDqsS

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

Some Windows Media Player Legacy changes introduced in build 29683
The ability to find album info has been removed (Feature has been dead for ages) and as such, the copyright mention for Gracenote has been removed

Left is 29680, right is 29683

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

More mentions of Security Baseline Mode ("BSM") have been added to Settings
To meet the Security Baseline the following must be enabled (According to Settings strings)

Memory access protections
Local Security Authority protection
Firewall protection
Administrator protection

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

Some changes in 29683
sbupdateworker.exe (Secure Boot Update Worker?) has been added
"Hide user information in the Start Menu" policy has been added
Animated backgrounds has been renamed to Motion backgrounds
Task Manager now mentions an Agents Page

1/2

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

Sneaky weirdly timed Insider builds on a Wednesday!

[Windows Insider Program @windowsinsider]

Searching for new WIP builds today? We have you covered!

Beta: https://t.co/07uAqQTCLv
Experimental: https://t.co/kZ84UAB47M
Beta (26H1): https://t.co/lIbDXEmLwh
Exp (26H1): https://t.co/OJ1Xa01ci7
Exp (Future Platforms): https://t.co/J07d4q0lvh

[Diego Baca @bacadd]

Incredibly proud of the team! 🎉
https://t.co/uycS6KzOcV

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

Great event, pricing was fairer than some of us were expecting.
Sprinkle of new features for consumers.
Looking forward to testing for 27H2! Where it's likely that stable Windows will move off Germanium! (ge_release)

[phantomofearth 🌳 @phantomofearth]

Rare Wednesday builds!
🧪 26340.9616, 28120.3181, 29683.1000
🐟 26220.9606, 28020.3172

[Zac Bowden @zacbowden]

Are you going to buy Surface Laptop Ultra?

[Xeno @XenoPanther]

Windows Search is looking interesting.
The ability to change settings reminds me of the short-lived Copilot sidebar