Windows 11's December update introduces 16 new features, enhancing functionality and user experience globally.

Feature Enhancements

  • Windows search has an improved design, aligning visually with the Start menu.
  • A taskbar feature, "Share with Copilot," allows app interactions via Copilot Vision.
  • Enhanced Windows Spotlight offers faster desktop background management.
  • Drag Tray can now be disabled for better control over drag-to-share functionality.
  • Dark mode in File Explorer sees improved design consistency.

New Functionalities

  • A "Device information" tab in Start settings displays system specs.
  • New menu in settings for linking and managing mobile devices.
  • Info page redesign includes an option to rename the PC.
  • Virtual Workspaces page under Advanced provides virtualization management.
  • Bluetooth keyboard and cursor settings update with more options.
  • Quick Machine Recovery adjusts its default solution search behavior.
  • Widgets board redesign separates layout from the Discover board.

Device and User Updates

  • Touch devices receive haptic feedback for pen interactions.
  • Copilot PCs gain an action menu for faster task execution.
  • Xbox full-screen mode is now accessible on more devices.
  • Windows Studio Effects extend AI camera features to external webcams.

Alongside these features, security updates and bug fixes are included, ensuring a smoother Windows 11 experience.

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