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DeclanGray
Iron Contributor
Jun 19, 2025

How to know about gradually rolling new features on my W11 computer?

There are dozens of new W11 features that are communicated to be gradually rolling out. BUT... How can I get *notified* (and how?) when a new feature (say A, B or C) has happily landed (been enabled) on MY computer and is available for use? Don't wanna spend time on checking is there something new or not...

And no, I'm not talking about following the release / roll-out status from the Microsoft Windows Roadmap web pages.

 

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  • ThomasKing's avatar
    ThomasKing
    Iron Contributor

    If you're comfortable with that, joining the Insider Program can give you alerts when new features are rolled out. You can turn on Insider builds via Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program.

  • AndrewUias's avatar
    AndrewUias
    Iron Contributor

    While you mentioned not following the web pages, subscribing to Microsoft News or Windows Blog newsletters can send you email notifications.

  • PhoenixAdler's avatar
    PhoenixAdler
    Iron Contributor

    If you’re okay with testing early features, joining the Windows 11 (especially the Dev or Beta channels) can give you early access to new features with notifications.

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