After years of complaints and jokes, Microsoft finally updated the volume user interface in Windows. Through several versions of Windows 10 and the initial release of Windows 11, the UI shown when adjusting the volume of a PC with physical buttons looked old and out of place. Microsoft fixed that with Windows 11 Build 22533, which recently shipped to Insiders in the Dev Channel. Our senior editor Zac Bowden checks out the new volume UI and the build’s other changes in his most recent build video.
While not brand new, there is an updated UI for the Tab Switcher on Windows 11 as well. The new ALT+TAB experience reduces the amount of blur shown on the desktop when using the Tab Switcher. Rather than blurring the entire desktop, Windows 11 will just blur a rectangle around the windows you can switch between.
Here’s a quick rundown of the changelog from Microsoft:
You can read more about the update, including the available fixes in our piece covering the initial rollout of the build.
Shannon Loftis announced her retirement from Microsoft today, after 29 years with the company. Loftis has been with Xbox for decades, having built franchises like Fable, Banjo Kazooie, and many more, and recently revived Age of Empires from its long slumber.
Dying Light 2 is an excellent game, but it’s even more fun when you play it in co-op with your friends. Here’s a guide on how you and your friends can play together, as well as what you need to know about how online play functions.
On Monday, Mojang Studios announced Minecraft Preview, a new Minecraft game that will let players test upcoming changes and updates before they release. Minecraft Preview will eventually replace the current Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta program, and is coming first to iOS and Windows.
Windows 11 has a new look, including a new Start menu and redesigned Taskbar. If you don’t like the look of Windows 11, you can customize it with these apps.
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