The latest Windows 11 update, version 24H2, introduces a range of new features and improvements to enhance performance, usability, and security. Here are some highlights:
- AI and Copilot Enhancements:
- Live Captions and Translations: Real-time captions now support translation into multiple languages, making content more accessible【8】.
- Super Resolution: Available for gaming and photo editing, this feature enhances image and video quality【8】.
- Security Improvements:
- Personal Data Encryption: Protect sensitive folders with advanced encryption.
- SMB Updates: Enhancements to the Server Message Block protocol, including support for SMB over QUIC and NTLM blocking【10】.
- Local Security Authority Protection: Strengthened defenses against unauthorized access【10】.
- User Interface Updates:
- HDR Wallpapers: Allows vivid wallpapers on HDR-capable monitors【8】.
- Wi-Fi Improvements: Redesigned interface for viewing saved passwords and UTF-8 support for SSIDs, including emojis【9】.
- Productivity Tools:
- Unified Teams App: Combines personal and work accounts into a single Teams application【8】.
- Notification Customization: Improved management of toast notifications to reduce interruptions【9】.
- Accessibility and Performance:
- Windows Narrator Updates: Enhanced functionality for reading emails and copying spoken content【9】.
- Improved Gaming Performance: Features like Automatic Super Resolution boost frame rates on supported systems【8】.
- System Enhancements:
- Updated Windows Sandbox: Includes clipboard redirection and folder sharing options【9】.
- Virtual Drive Management: New options to manage VHDs directly in settings without relying on legacy tools【9】.
These updates are rolling out in phases, so availability may vary by device. You can check for updates manually in Settings > Windows Update and enable “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” to ensure early access to features【8】【10】.
