Upcoming Windows 11 update will let you silence another type of notification
The latest Insider build of Windows 11 improves the lock screen and lets you hide another type of notification.
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What you need to know
Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel have an update to install. Microsoft shippedWindows 11 Build 22635.4082recently, bringing a few changes to how the operating system behaves. Those in the Beta Channel are now split into two groups. Insiders can elect to be the first to receive features rolled out gradually to the channel or choose to wait a bit longer as the features are refined.
Build 22635.4082 adds the option to turn off suggestions to disable notifications for certain apps. When presented with the choice to disable notifications, users can click the “…” icon to do so. The same option can also be used through the Settings app.
It’s a bit funny that there’s now a way to hide a notification that’s job is to hide notifications. But if you want your apps to show notifications, having to see a suggestion about disabling notifications could be a tad irritating.
Microsoft also changed where media controls appear on the lock screen with this build. I you have media playing, the controls will appear in the lower bottom center of the lock screen.
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Windows 11 already has several ways tocustomize the lock screen, but Microsoft is working to refine the experience. Last month, the tech giant rolled out anew “Weather and more” widgetto the lock screen.
As a reminder, the Beta Channel flights builds based on Windows 11 version 23H2 right now. If you’d like to see Windows 11 version 24H2 in action, you need to enroll in a different ring or check out our guide onWindows 11 version 24H2.
Below are all the changes and improvements, as listed by Microsoft.
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Windows 11 Build 22635.4082: Changes & Improvements
Notifications
Lock screen
Settings
Windows 11 Build 22635.4082: Fixes
Taskbar & System Tray
Start menu
Other
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