Bottom line: Microsoft's major visual overhaul of Windows eleven has been somewhat of a mixed handbag, because how it took away several Windows 10 features and customization options out of the new, shinier experience. However, the latest Windows eleven Insider build suggests Microsoft is now gradually improving the usability and flexibility of its new Bone, with subtle changes to the Start Menu and Taskbar and a more contained Settings app. This preview likewise comes with connectivity improvements and plenty of problems fixes.

A new layout, centered position and rounded corners of the Windows 11 Start Carte have arguably made it a case of form over function, given how information technology lacks the customization options and flexibility of the Windows 10 version. Along with the Taskbar, these two components form a crucial part of the Windows experience, which is why Microsoft has announced a few usability enhancements in the latest Windows 11 Insider Build 22509.

Although a subtle change, the Start Carte du jour can now exist tweaked to prove an extra row of content, either nether Pinned or Recommended section. The taskbar, meanwhile, will now show the date and clock on secondary displays, too, like it currently does in Windows x. It as well won't brandish overly sized icons in example you've set system scaling to 125 percent.

The Settings app, which looks and works much better in Windows 11, is getting more than self-contained and will no longer open the Control Panel to access Advanced sharing settings like Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and Public folder sharing. These will now appear under 'Advanced Network Settings' in the app. The preview build too restructures how app notifications are displayed for calls, reminders or alarms, while switching to plane mode at present preserves the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi setting if you previously turned on the radios with the airplane mode enabled.

Additionally, Microsoft has brought several improvements to the Narrator experience on its Edge browser and has besides included most two dozen bug fixes for various Windows components, including the Taskbar, Input, Windowing and Settings.