Friday, January 19th 2024
Windows 12 Might be a Windows 11 24H2 Update, Still Carries AI-Centric Features
According to the report by Windows Central, Microsoft is preparing a major update for Windows 11, codenamed Hudson Valley, which is expected to be released later this year as "version 24H2" or the 2024 Update. This update is anticipated to be a substantial upgrade from last year's version 23H2, featuring performance, security, quality-of-life updates, and new features. The star of the 24H2 update is going to be the focus of next-generation AI experiences, a concept Microsoft has hinted at over the past year. Rumors suggest the introduction of an advanced Copilot that will leverage AI and machine learning to enhance the Windows user experience for improved productivity across apps, search, and more. According to sources, Microsoft is aiming for a September release window for version 24H2, with plans to finalize the update over the summer. Despite speculation that this update might be called "Windows 12" due to its alignment with next-gen AI PCs and experiences, sources indicate that it will likely remain a significant Windows 11 update, especially following the departure of ex-Windows chief Panos Panay.
Microsoft is currently testing some of the features of this next release in the Insider Canary Channel, providing a glimpse into the new features. The update will enhance Snap Layouts with machine learning, suggesting commonly snapped apps for a more streamlined user experience. File Explorer will now support the creation of 7zip and TAR compressed archive files, and PNG files will support viewing and editing metadata. The Quick Settings panel will be updated, allowing users to scroll through all available settings and include a new refresh button for the Wi-Fi list. Phone Link will also see improvements, including using a linked phone as a webcam. A new "Energy Saver" mode will be introduced, reducing system performance and saving energy on battery-powered and plugged-in PCs. General improvements include a new "Install drivers" button during the Wi-Fi setup page, the removal of several built-in Windows apps from the OS image, and a new "Windows protected print mode" for Mopria-certified printers.
All images below are provided by Windows Central, and show features in the following order: Snap Layout, File Explorer Compress, Quick Settings panel, Phone Link, and Energy Saver.
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Windows Central
Microsoft is currently testing some of the features of this next release in the Insider Canary Channel, providing a glimpse into the new features. The update will enhance Snap Layouts with machine learning, suggesting commonly snapped apps for a more streamlined user experience. File Explorer will now support the creation of 7zip and TAR compressed archive files, and PNG files will support viewing and editing metadata. The Quick Settings panel will be updated, allowing users to scroll through all available settings and include a new refresh button for the Wi-Fi list. Phone Link will also see improvements, including using a linked phone as a webcam. A new "Energy Saver" mode will be introduced, reducing system performance and saving energy on battery-powered and plugged-in PCs. General improvements include a new "Install drivers" button during the Wi-Fi setup page, the removal of several built-in Windows apps from the OS image, and a new "Windows protected print mode" for Mopria-certified printers.
104 Comments on Windows 12 Might be a Windows 11 24H2 Update, Still Carries AI-Centric Features
I plan on using win10 until it can no longer run the software/games I use, and if win 7 timeline is to be taken as reference, ti's going to be at least 5+ years past the official MS "end of support" (win 7 was only recently removed from steam as supported), i don't give a shit about MS end of support of 2024/25.
And since the AI stupidity is infecting everything, i don't have any hopes for future windows versions to be focused on performance and spartan-ness.
¿why doesn't microsoft focus on why the fuck windows is so much fucking slower than linux at almost everything?, instead of bloating it with shit AI crap.LOL WHAT, are you serious mate?, win 11 is utter trash, it's slower than win10, bloated even more and [maybe subjective] the UI is shit, totally unnecessary redesign.
¿have you tried running win 11 in a HDD?, because i have it running on some of the computers at work that is completely "certified" to run 11(yes, there are TONS of computers in corporate world that don't have SSD as they're "older" but perfectly functioning fast cpu computers) and the amount of unnecessary filesystem IO it has is staggering it takes forever to boot and to do anything.
Wifi setup okay this is the end of limited setup and local account creation because I've never seen another wifi setup page besides the installers setup MS account crapola page lol
Removal of several of built in apps lol who do they think they're kidding this seems more like a carrot on a stick offering
Guessing AI won't be one to remove :laugh:Just use the hidden admin user account
No ms apps will run on it.
www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-built-in-administrator-account-in-windows-11.709/
On this forum are professionals, but average laptop users accepted Windows 11.I've recently bought a tablet with W11, I wanted to give it a try... but it refused to continue the setup without internet connection... oh well, I installed W10.
I'm dubious about how useful and practical local (ie small) models can be. And large models that have to be run on servers (like LLMs) cannot stay free forever and will require at one point a subscription to pay for the upkeep of those servers.
For what it’s worth, with decent hardware I found that there is no real perceived performance difference with 11 compared to 10. Complaints are, IMO, overblown. It runs fine. Sure, if you try to unironically run it off an HDD things will be bad, but come on. And all the “tweak for lightness” guides are also quite pointless, won’t really give you appreciably more performance in whatever you want. Just install the OS, remove/disable unneeded and unwanted MS BS and you’re fine.
I also just got a win-11 home laptop
It was fairly easy to get around that hurdle with shift+f10 and OOBE/BypassNRO and exit
Or ipconfig /release and exit
Tell you what - if you want as low latency as possible just build a clock-locked Sandy or Ivy system with a hollowed out Win 7 install. Won’t be good for much, but the number will be really low!
Not looking great for the future of Windows, but I am still tied to it unfortunately.
I watched one take more than 10mins to get to desktop this week.
Our corporate refresh has been put off until october at least, and these machines warranty expired in 2022.
I would love to have ssd's on all our machines, but hdd's are still very much around in businesses.
Some dual cpu workstations are still booting off sata hdd's !
Not even sas.
All our corp win images are win10.
Windows defender has been broken for over a year.
Windows 11 cant find files on the desktop immediately after it is created.