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Windows 11 Insider Builds Bring Expanded Search Features and New Privacy Controls

Microsoft is expanding Windows 11 Search with inline settings controls, Phone Link actions, file previews and richer results, making everyday PC tasks easier to access.

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Windows 11 Develops the Search Feature to Include Control of Device Settings and Tasking.

Microsoft is developing the search feature of Windows 11, through the addition of interactive tools that allow users to carry out functions and modify system settings directly from search results, without the need to move to applications or preparation lists.

2 hours ago·Syrian Arab Republic (the)

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Windows 11 Insider builds bring expanded Search features and new privacy controls

Microsoft is expanding Windows 11 Search with inline settings controls, Phone Link actions, file previews and richer results, making everyday PC tasks easier to access.

14 hours ago·Portland, United States

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App Rights and Design: Microsoft Distributes Large Windows 11 Preview

Detailed app rights, sharper thumbnails and a previously deleted charging circuit: The new beta update for Windows 11 brings some changes. Microsoft improves privacy settings and should fix errors. (Continue reading)

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New Windows 11 Future Platforms build adds privacy controls for individual apps

Microsoft just released the new Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview build 29698.1000. See what's included: Read more...

2 days ago·Plymouth, United States

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Windows 11 Insider Builds Bring Expanded Search Features and New Privacy Controls

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Windows 11 Develops the Search Feature to Include Control of Device Settings and Tasking.

Windows 11 Insider builds bring expanded Search features and new privacy controls

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New Windows 11 Future Platforms build adds privacy controls for individual apps

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