Microsoft has started the phased rollout of its latest Windows 11 update for 2024.
This update, identified as version 24H2, introduces Microsoft’s cutting-edge AI capabilities on select PCs. Alongside this annual update, users will notice a revamped File Explorer, the inclusion of the sudo command for elevating privileges within a standard console, enhanced tools and features tailored for IT professionals, security enhancements, and much more.
With the introduction of this update, Windows 11 now boasts support for Wi-Fi 7, enabling users to conveniently share Wi-Fi networks using QR codes.
Other notable updates encompass:
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Developers can now benefit from the general availability of the sudo command in the command-line interface. Sudo allows for elevated commands even within a standard console session.
The following features in version 24H2 may particularly interest IT and security teams:
A significant security update includes a pop-up notification that informs you of nearby Wi-Fi connections.
The latest privacy settings empower users to control which applications can access Wi-Fi networks in their immediate surroundings. For example, a notification will appear whenever a new app attempts to use location services. This feature aims to prevent unauthorized access to the device’s physical location without the user’s approval.
Additional security enhancements introduced with Windows 11 version 24H2 include:
A comprehensive list of modifications in the Windows 11 2024 update is available here.
IT specialists utilizing Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 for commercial purposes can obtain the update via Windows Server Update Services, Configuration Manager, as well as through Windows Update for Business and the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Starting today, personal devices operating on Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 will begin to receive the update. However, this will be a gradual process. Users who have opted in by selecting the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option in the Windows Update menu will be among the first to experience these changes.
To determine your eligibility for the update, navigate to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates, or utilize the Windows Update shortcut.
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