Microsoft has deployed the latest security patch for version 22H2 of Windows 11. On the program: animated widget icons for the taskbar and a new setting in Windows Update. We take stock.
May 9 was the second Wednesday of the month, which corresponds to “Patch Tuesday” for Microsoft. That is, Microsoft has deployed the latest security patches for its active operating systems: Windows 10 et Windows 11. As Windows 10 will no longer receive major updates, what’s new is mostly about Windows 11. After adding advertising in an unexpected area of Windows 11 that users don’t like, Microsoft is adding animated widget icons.
Last month, Microsoft brought the Windows Local Administrator Password (LAPS) solution to Windows 11. The update also fixed a very dangerous zero-day flaw that allowed cybercriminals to take control of your machine. . This time, la version 22H2 for Windows 11 receives some changes with new features.
Windows 11 welcomes animated icons and a new option to install updates
The KB5026372 update with build number 22621.1702 brings Windows 11 taskbar to life. Now you can enjoy animated widget icons directly in the taskbar. This feature was already included in the optional April update.
The animation of the icons will obviously not revolutionize the user experience, but it still brings a nice little touch. For example, the weather widget icon will be animated when weather conditions change. Until now, the widget only moved from one icon to another without any animation. You can also trigger the animation by hovering over the icon with your mouse.
The second major new feature of the KB5026372 update is the arrival of a setting in Windows Update. This is an option that allows you to choose to receive optional updates that are not security patches as soon as they are available. In concrete terms, you can try new features more quickly instead of waiting for the next month’s Patch Tuesday, which automatically integrates these features.
