Summary
- Windows 11 24H2 gets a new Taskbar feature with improved app previews and animations.
- Security updates for Windows 10 and older versions of Windows 11 lack exciting new features.
- Detailed list of updates for different Windows versions, available for manual download on Microsoft Update Catalog.
Well, it’s that time of the month again: Patch Tuesday. Every second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft unleashes a wave of updates for all of its supported Windows systems. And while this month wasn’t incredibly exciting, there are some interesting tidbits to enjoy.
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Windows 11 24H2 gets a new Taskbar feature, but not the one you want
First up, let’s check out the notes for Windows 11’s patch, KB5051987. On the surface, it doesn’t seem very exciting; the main highlight just notes “This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.”
However, the “Improvements” section notes that this also contains the KB5050094 build we saw in preview back in late January, and those changes are far more fun. It includes a new Taskbar change, albeit anyone looking for a way to freely move the taskbar around like they could in older editions of Windows will be sorely disappointed:
Other versions of Windows get a security update
If you’re looking for new, shiny features for either Windows 10 or older versions of Windows 11, it doesn’t seem that Microsoft added anything special there. There’s the usual round of security updates for the operating system, and while they’re undeniably important to keeping your PC running smoothly, they’re not too exciting.
As usual, here’s a list of all the updates:
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source: https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-11-patch-tuesday-taskbar-changes/
