Build 25247 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, introduces new energy recommendations for the power settings, and the “Accounts” page will now show a warning when running out of OneDrive storage. “Suggested action” will now show a new option to search copied online with Microsoft Edge. The “Quick Settings” flyout introduces Studio Effects settings for devices with Neural Processing Unit (NPU) support. This flight also ships with an updated version of Task Manager with a new search feature and various visual changes, and more.
Windows 11 build 25247 changes
Here are all the new features and improvements for the latest release of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel:
Studio Effects on Quick Settings
Starting on build 25247, the “Quick Settings” flyout (Windows key + A) includes quick access to the Windows Studio effects for devices with support for Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The features available for Studio Effects will depend on the hardware. However, they can include camera effects, such as Background Blur, Eye Contact, and automatic framing, and audio effects, such as Voice Focus.
Energy Recommendations
The “Power & Battery” settings page now includes “Energy Recommendations” with suggestions to configure features to save energy and lower your carbon footprint.
Task Manager
Windows 11 is also rolling out an updated version of Task Manager with a new filter feature to search processes using the binary name, PID, or publisher name. The filter algorithm matches the context keyword with all possible matches and displays them on the current page. The filter is also applied as you switch between pages. You can also use the keyboard shortcut “ALT + F” to focus on the filter box. Microsoft is also improving the theming experience with a new option that allows you to change the color mode regardless of the system color mode you use. In addition, Task Manager now supports themes for in-app dialogs. All dialog except for the “Run new task” and “Properties” dialog now supports themes. Finally, this version of the app makes it easy to apply efficiency mode and offers the ability to opt out of the confirmation dialog. You can change the “Efficiency mode” dialog box by unchecking “Don’t ask me again,” or you can disable it from the Task Manager settings.
Suggested actions
As part of the Suggested Action experience, Windows 11 build 25247 will now display an interface that suggests searching this text in Microsoft Edge upon selecting the text. (This will initially be available for Insiders in the United States only.)
OneDrie storage warning in the Settings app
The Accounts settings page will now show a warning when your OneDrive account is running out of space with an option to purchase more storage. The storage usage warning is not only for OneDrive but also for all Microsoft services. According to the company notes, in the months to come, you will also see updates to what Microsoft 365 apps and services data is included in your cloud storage. These updates may impact your storage amount starting February 1, 2023.
Start menu with websites recommendations
On Windows 11, the Start menu can now show recent websites as part of recommendations, in addition to recent apps, files, and recently installed applications. You can always control the websites in the “Recommended” section by right-clicking the item and selecting the “Remove from list” option, and you can also choose to stop showing the website entirely.
Taskbar with seconds
Microsoft is also updating the Taskbar with a new option that allows you to show seconds in the System Tray alongside the hours and minutes. You can turn this feature on or off from the Taskbar settings page. In addition, the company made performance improvements that will allow more files and content on your computer to appear as results in the Windows search box. In the Taskbar settings page, the “Touch keyboard” setting has been converted to a drop-down menu with new options, including “Never,” “Always,” and “When no keyboard attached.”
Keyboard layout changes
On build 25247, Windows also includes two new keyboard layouts. These keyboards implement the two new French keyboard layout standards (AZERTY and BÉPO). The new layouts are designed to allow the user to type the required characters of the French language. They also include support for all the Latin-based languages of the European Union, Greek letters, and a large variety of scientific, mathematical, and financial symbols. Finally, the company improved the Emoji search for Japanese and Simplified Chinese by properly handling Kana/Kanji and Pinyin in the emoji panel.
Fixes and improvements
This flight also ships with a bunch of fixes and improvements for Taskbar, Input, Settings, File Explorer, and more.
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Input
File Explorer
Settings
Windowing
Other fixes
This release also has known issues with the Taskbar, Start menu, Task Manager, Settings, Widgets, and more.
Install build 25247
If you want to download and install the Windows 11 build 25247, enroll your device in the Dev Channel using the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Windows Update” section. Once you enroll the computer in the program, you can download build 25247 from the “Windows Update” settings by clicking the Check for Updates button. However, you will need a device that meets the minimum system requirements to receive the update if you are new to the Windows Insider Program. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
