Windows 11’s October update brings quick AI image fixes in File Explorer, a cleaner multi-board Widgets experience, stronger Narrator tools, and Gaming Copilot in Game Bar, with more improvements testing now in Microsoft’s Insider builds.

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 preview builds with some useful changes, such as more dark mode improvements, Settings app tweaks, and more.

Other changes now rolling out to Windows 11 include support for Wi-Fi 7, the latest wireless standard, and a Braille viewer for Narrator, Microsoft's screen-reading tool. This can be hooked up to a Braille display to show the Braille equivalent of the text being read.

With a dozen new features landing in the first half of October, Windows 11 Insiders have plenty to explore — from subtle quality‑of‑life tweaks to bigger changes that hint at where Microsoft is steering the OS next.

Windows updates usually bring security enhancements, bug fixes and new features. Sometimes, though, these updates can also break parts of the operating system. Unfortunately, some updates for September and October fall into the latter camp,

Windows 11 KB5066835 is now rolling out for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2. October 2025 Patch turns on AI Actions shortcut in File Explorer, allows Notification Center to work on secondary monitor, lets you move volume or brightness indicators and more.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5066835 and KB5066793 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues.

Your Windows 10 laptop or desktop might not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11, but you can still do it, and it likely won't cost anything.