Microsoft announced the availability of its first periodic Windows 11 update that includes several features involving tabs in File Explorer, Taskbar, Photo app, and others. The new tabs feature will allow users to organize files and pivot between folders with greater ease. Microsoft on Tuesday announced its first “moment” update for Windows 11, one of the periodic updates the company signaled last month that includes the Amazon Appstore, Tabbed File Explorer and Taskbar enhancements. As it noted in September with the launch of the Windows 11 2022 Update, Microsoft said it would be periodically adding new features and experiences in Windows 11, similar to the company’s “feature experience packs” in the past. The company also announced the availability of the Windows 10 2022 Update (also known as Windows 10, version 22H2). That update includes a small number of productivity, security, and management-focused features. “We recommend that commercial organizations begin targeted deployments to validate that their apps, devices and infrastructure work as expected with the new release,” John Cable, Microsoft’s vice president of program managment for Windows Servicing and Delivery, said in a blog post. Version 22H2 is now available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update for Business and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). To install Windows 10 22H2, open Windows Update settings (Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update) and select ”Check” for updates. Eligible devices may also be offered the option to choose to upgrade to Windows 11. New features added with the incremental update to Windows 11 include: Tabbed File Explorer: Tabs in File Explorer will allow users to more easily organize files and pivot between folders. It is designed to simplify everyday tasks and make collaboration effortless with OneDrive integration. Microsoft Tabbed File Explorer Taskbar Enhancements: Two changes Microsoft said were suggested by users are coming to the Taskbar. They will let users view all their overflowed apps in one space, as well as provide easier access directly to Task Manager. Suggested Actions: This feature anticipates users’ needs and gives suggestions for actions they may want to take, such as automatically highlighting phone numbers to call or future dates to save as events in their calendar. Photos app: Coming at the end of the month, the Photos app organizes photos from a user’s phone, camera, and OneDrive. In November, iCloud integration for the Photos app will give users access to all photos on their iPhone with a direct connection to the iCloud photo library. Microsoft The Windows photos app Amazon Appstore general availability: Windows 11 users can now access 50,000 Android apps and games from the Amazon Appstore. Microsoft Related content news analysis Apple confirms it will open up the iPad in Europe this fall The latest efforts to comply with Europe’s Digital Markets Act mean developers can offer to side load apps to both iPhones and iPads in the EU. Apple has also taken steps to improve what it offers to smaller and non-commercial developers in the By Jonny Evans May 02, 2024 6 mins iPad Apple Mobile Apps news Udacity offers laid-off US workers free access to its courses for 30 days Sign-ups will be available over the next 30 days By Lucas Mearian May 02, 2024 4 mins Technology Industry IT Jobs IT Skills opinion Why you’ll soon have a digital clone of your own AI isn’t going to replace you at work. You will. By Mike Elgan May 02, 2024 7 mins Augmented Reality Generative AI Virtual Reality news analysis Workers with these AI skills are getting cash premiums As AI deployments become more critical to digital transformation projects, organizations are struggling to find skilled workers to support the new technology, so they're paying premiums for prospective hires or current employees who obtain the n By Lucas Mearian May 01, 2024 7 mins Generative AI IT Jobs IT Skills Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe