Tuesday, March 26, 2024

March 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

  Microsoft released KB5035942 (OS Builds 22621.3374 and 22631.3374 today for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2. 

IMPORTANT:  The date for optional, non-security preview releases for Windows 11, version 22H2 has been extended from February 27,2024 to June 25, 2025. 

Highlights included in the update:

  • This update adds more content to your lock screen. Sports, traffic, and finance content will appear along with weather. To turn on this feature, go to Settings > Personalization > Lockscreen.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Settings app. It stops responding when you use it to remove Bluetooth devices.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects USB audio. It fails on some processors. This occurs after you pause, play, or resume from sleep.
  • The Windows share window now supports sharing with WhatsApp in the “Share using” section. 
  • This update adds suggestions to Snap Layouts. They help you to instantly snap multiple app windows together.

See the KB article for a separate list of quality improvements included in the update for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2. 

Update:  To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area.  To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

References:

Windows 11 update history


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March 2024 Windows 10 Non-Security Preview Update

  Microsoft released KB5035941 for Windows 10 version 22H2 optional non-security release preview (Windows monthly updates explained).

Highlights included in the update:
  • New! This update adds Windows Spotlight to your desktop background. This feature displays new images as your desktop wallpaper. If you want to know more about an image, click or tap the Learn More button, which takes you to Bing. To turn on this feature, go to Settings > Personalization > Background > Personalize your background. Choose Windows spotlight.

    Note This feature might not be available to all users because it will roll out gradually.

  • New! This update adds more content to your lock screen. In addition to weather, sports, traffic, and finance content will appear.  To turn on this feature, go to Settings > Personalization > Lockscreen.

    Note This feature might not be available to all users because it will roll out gradually.

  • This update addresses an issue that affects the touch keyboard. It does not open sometimes.

  • When you sign in, you might see a message that invites you to upgrade to Windows 11. This message only appears if your device is eligible for an upgrade.

    Note This feature might not be available to all users because it will roll out gradually.

See the KB article for the list of quality improvements included in the update.

This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.

Update:  To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area.  To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Windows 10 update history



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Pale Moon Version 33.0.2 Released with Security Update

  Pale MoonPale Moon has been updated to version 33.0.2.  This update is a minor security and stability release.

Changes/Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue with attributes on duplicate html tags.
  • Aligned the behavior of internal pointer structures to be more uniform. DiD
  • Security issue addressed: CVE-2024-2610

Notes:

DiD: This means that a fix is "Defense-in-Depth": It is a fix that does not apply to a (potentially) actively exploitable vulnerability in Pale Moon, but prevents future vulnerabilities caused by the same code, e.g. when surrounding code changes, exposing the problem, or when new attack vectors are discovered.

Pale Moon includes both 32- and 64-bit versions for Windows: Pale Moon for Windows downloads.

Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Pale Moon menu at the upper left of the browser window.  Select About Pale Moon > Check for Updates.

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