New Windows 11 Insider Preview: Microsoft Rolls Out Energy Recommendations and More

Microsoft announces a preview of its latest Windows 11 build with new key features.

Operating system Microsoft announces that the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.885 and Build 22623.885 is now open for testing on the Beta Channel. According to Microsoft's Windows Blogs, Build 22623.885 refers to the new features that can be utilized optionally, while Build 22621.885 refers to new features that are available by default.

Here are some of the new features and improvements to expect for the next Windows 11 update.

Windows 11 Rolls Out Energy Recommendations Feature

ZDNet reports that Microsoft is currently testing out a new Energy Recommendations feature in the Windows 11 update beta.

The Energy Recommendations feature creates suggestions for the user to be able to conserve power and battery usage, such as turning on dark mode, putting the device to sleep after a certain amount of idle time, turning off your screen saver, and more.

The feature allows users to review the recommendations and apply their desired options to save their device's battery life. Additionally, the feature serves as one of Microsoft's environmental efforts.

However, the Energy Recommendations feature will only be available for some users as of now, as it is currently gathering feedback in the beta testing stage.

Microsoft Makes Studio Effects Feature Changes on Windows 11

Another notable feature for the Windows 11 update currently in the Beta channel is a new option for the Windows Studio Effects feature, as it will now be available to access from the Quick Settings in the taskbar, according to XDA.

Windows Studio Effects first arrived with Windows 11's version 22H2. The video effects allow features such as configuring camera effects like background blur, eye contact, automatic framing, and more. Meanwhile, its audio effects allow users to apply Voice Focus during their calls for clearer audio. However, Microsoft's Studio Effects feature is only available on laptops with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU).

With the Windows Studio Effects feature now easily accessible in the Quick Settings in the taskbar, users who opt for the original settings no not need to worry as the effects feature is still available in its original place from the settings, making the feature a minor change for Windows users.

Windows 11 Update Reported Fixed Issues

Microsoft also revealed some fixes in Build 22621.885 and Build 22623.885 for Beta testing, which includes the following from their Insider announcement:

• Taskbar and System Tray
  • Fixed explorer.exe crashes related to the taskbar and system tray work.
  • Fixed chat notification issues.
  • Fixed an issue that causes the volume icon to show as muted incorrectly
• File Explorer
  • Improved performance of deleting files via File Explorer when emptying the recycle bin when many files are being deleted at once.
• General
  • Fixed issues that affect some modern applications, stopping them from opening.

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Written by: Andi C.