The Windows Insider Experimental Channel will soon get an EKB build number bump to build 26340.xxxx. Exp build .9032 already comes with "Ge-26340" versioning packages (not the proper KB5122776 EKB) in C:\Windows\servicing\Packages.
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I take a look at #WindowsInsider builds and older Windows betas, with some randomness and bad jokes here and there. Twitter: @phantomofearth
Here's how the modern WinUI Print Management in build 26300.9032 (thanks @techosarusrex.bsky.social) looks in dark mode if you're curious, very much a work in progress.
10.0.26100.6 (ge_release_flt.260716-1700) 10.0.26100.1746 (ge_release_svc_flt.260719-1830)
Also hidden in recent Windows 11 Experimental builds: a new "Do nothing" option for the Copilot key in Settings, letting you easily disable it!
Some people seem to be falling for it so PSA: This image claiming to show revamped drive properties is fake. It's not a mockup of anything real, rather it's a concept (and maybe AI slop at that, some of these icons look weird.)
heads up for anyone who follows me across multiple platforms, my main Xwitter account got locked 🙃 hoping for it to be restored quickly, will continue to post here
Windows 11's File Properties sheets are finally getting some WinUI + dark mode love! A modern version of the Properties UI is hidden in Experimental build 26300.8935, currently only for the deleted files dialog with more to come. So nice to see after all these years! 🥳
Video on the July 2026 feature bundle (part of KB5101684) youtu.be/gFUSYV0R1vM
Windows 11 July 2026 Update (KB5101684): Everything New!
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Build 26300.8935 updates the new (upcoming) L1 Privacy & Security Settings page yet again. MS has ditched the fancy hero control in favour of a "core privacy settings" section with the location/camera/mic options, and Windows Security is back to being listed under "Security".
Oh dear, these Ge RP release notes have quite a few mistakes in them. First, the build numbers are wrong (26x00.8968 is what released, not 8942).
Welp, build 26300.8889 has replaced it. Should have known we'd never get a cool build number!
phantomofearth 🌳@phantomofearth.bsky.social · 4w agoBuild 26300.8888 is a thing and I'll be disappointed if we don't get it next week or the Monday after lol
The Shut Down/Restart actions in the improved Windows Search announced today open a modern version of the Shut Down Windows dialog box to choose a power option. The one opened on desktop by pressing Alt + F4 still looks old so it would be cool if it's modernised as well soon.
Here's an early look at the upcoming notification previews on hover for the Start menu's mobile devices companion! this Xwitter notification preview shows the exact tweet contents and sender + when it was sent. (as opposed to just "1 new notification from X")
Build 26300.8888 is a thing and I'll be disappointed if we don't get it next week or the Monday after lol
Anyone on recent Experimental 26H1 builds (28120.2387 or 28120.2374) missing the feature flags page entirely?
For anyone wondering how that taskbar search box size change in build 26300.8772 looks, top: before and bottom: after
The focus rectangles around the reset password/sign-in options on the login screen are getting rounded corners, more UI inconsistency being fixed. Left: old, right: new
Screen Tint will be getting a toggle in the quick settings menu's accessibility page.
Windows 11 Experimental build 26300.8758 updates the name of "Xbox mode" to "XBOX mode".
Hidden in build 26300.8697 is the long-awaited option to turn off web searches in Windows Search for good under a new "Show suggested search results" section, as seen at the SF Windows Insider meetup. A long time coming!
Video on the June feature bundle, including better WU pause controls youtu.be/A_CtNPT-QDQ
Windows 11 June 2026 Update (KB5095093): What's New?
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13 days can't wait to go to the London Windows Insider meetup and hopefully see some friends and followers there!
It's finally time for Experimental 26H1 to move up in EKB build numbers! Build 28120.2242 🔜
Random fun fact for fellow number nerds: KB51xxxxx has been reached! The latest internal 28120 build, 28120.2300, is LCU KB5101323. The Patch Tuesdays this month will be KB5094xxx/KB5095xxx though.
Build 26300.8553 also includes a (not yet rolling out) fix for white flashes in file open/save as dialogs when in dark mode! ID 61372722 (WhiteFlashOnFileOpenSaveDialog)