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KB5015890 comes to the Windows 11 Beta Channel with Task Overflow
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft has once again released two Windows 11 builds at the same time for the Beta Channel, just as it did last week withbuilds 22621.436 and 22622.436 (KB5015888)
Today it’s all about builds 22621.440 and 22622.440 (KB5015890), which were both just made available for Insiders on the Beta Channel.
And, just as the last time, get ready for:
What is new in builds 22621.440 and 22622.440?
Today’s staggered Beta Channel release comes with a ton of improvements and tweaks, as we’re about to see in a second.
Through this build, the tech giant is actually reintroducing taskbar overflow, with a freshly designed experience for Windows 11.
This new taskbar experience has been thoughtfully crafted to offer you a more productive switching and launching experience when space is constrained.
To be more specific, the taskbar will automatically transition into this new overflow state when it has hit its maximum capacity.
When the taskbar is in that state, it will offer an entry point to an overflow menu that allows you to view all your overflowed apps in one space.
The above-mentioned overflow menu will contain many of the current taskbar behaviors users are familiar with, such as supporting pinned apps, jump list, and extended UI.
You might also like to know that Microsoft is only just beginning to roll this feature out, so it isn’t available to all Insiders in the Beta Channel just yet.
Another feature that not all Insiders get to test right now is the dynamic Widgets content coming to your taskbar.
Besides seeing live content from the weather widget, you’ll also start to see live updates from the sports and finance widgets, along with breaking news alerts.
This content was designed to be quick and glanceable with the ability to see more inside the widgets board if you click on it.
Now that this is out of the way, let’s have a closer look at the rest of thechangelogand determine which other changes are just as notable.
Changes and Improvements in Build 22622.440
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[Input]
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Fixes in Build 22622.440
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Known issues
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What can I do if KB5015890 fails to install?
Have you noticed any other issues after downloading this new Beta Channel build on your PC? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
