Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23451, bringing various updates and enhancements to the operating system. A modernized Details Pane has been added to the File Explorer, allowing users to access related content, keep track of file activity, and collaborate without opening a file. This includes file thumbnails, sharing status and buttons, related files and emails, and other details. To enable this new feature, users must click on the “Details Pane” in the View menu and then enable it with the button on the right side of the command bar.
The Start menu has also been expanded with notifications. While some may view these notifications as advertisements for Microsoft’s other products, such as Microsoft 365 and OneDrive, they provide quick access to important account-related notifications. This feature has been tested since November 2022 and is now being rolled out to more users. These ads will appear in the sign-out flyout of the Windows 11 Start menu, and users can manage them by going to Personalization > Start in the Windows 11 Settings app.
In addition, Microsoft is testing two different Windows Spotlight designs or treatments in this Insider Preview Build. These designs will show 4K portrait images and provide additional detail on each desktop image. Both full screen and minimized modes will be available for users to choose from, but the designs will vary across different PCs in the Dev Channel for Insiders and will only be available in English. It is important to note that features being tested in the Dev Channel are subject to change and may never be released to the general public. However, these updates and improvements provide an insight into what users can expect from Windows 11 in the future.
