Microsoft’s latest release in the Insider Preview Program, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23486, brings an array of new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
The spotlight feature of this update is the introduction of Passkeys, marking a significant step towards a passwordless future.
Passkeys promise to enhance security by being more resistant to theft and phishing, making them a solid replacement for traditional passwords. Websites such as BestBuy, eBay, and Google are already compatible with this feature.
How to Create and Use Passkeys
To create and use passkeys on a Windows device, users need to navigate to a compatible website, generate a passkey from the account settings, and then log out and log back in using the newly created passkey. The process is similar for creating and using passkeys on a mobile device. The difference is that once a passkey is created on a mobile device, it can be used to log in on a Windows device.
Managing Passkeys
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23486 provides users with comprehensive control over their passkeys. Users can view and delete passkeys saved for their favorite apps and websites from the Windows settings. The path to manage passkeys is via Settings > Accounts > Passkeys. This section presents a list of all passkeys saved to a user’s Windows device, allowing them to search and delete any passkey from their device.
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Other Improvements and Changes
This update also brings several other enhancements. For example, improvements have been made to the user experience when changing time zones, including cases of low confidence in location data. The update has also addressed issues in File Explorer, Dev Home, Dynamic Lighting, Emoji, and other settings.
Fixes in the Latest Build
The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build has resolved various issues. These fixes include addressing a problem with Dynamic Lighting, a blank window issue titled “Windows Input Experience” after resuming the device from sleep, crashes of the login screen when connecting to certain types of networks, and issues with the Task Manager. The update has also ensured that live kernel memory dumps are now cleaned up by Storage Sense.
How to Update to the Latest Build
Users running Windows 11 with the dev channel in the Windows Insider Preview Program can install the new release preview build on their system. The new update can be checked by visiting Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
