Snipping Tool gets GIF export in Windows 11 Insider update
Microsoft is rolling out Snipping Tool version 11.2505.21.0 to Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. The update adds GIF export for screen recordings.
To try it, open the screen recorder with Win + Shift + R, record a video, then click the “Export GIF” button in the preview window.
You can choose between low and high quality, and either save the GIF or copy it to your clipboard.
Note: Only recordings 30 seconds or shorter can be exported as GIFs. If your clip is longer, it will trim to the first 30 seconds automatically.
Microsoft has pushed out Canary Build 27881 for Windows 11 Insiders. The update introduces a profanity filter toggle in voice typing (Win + H > Settings > Filter Profanity), giving users the choice to allow or block offensive words.
Narrator now has “Speech Recap.” You can view the last 500 lines of spoken output with Narrator + Alt + X, or copy it to the clipboard with Narrator + Ctrl + X. Other notable changes:
- A new “needy” taskbar pill for apps demanding attention
- Basic image editor in the Share UI
- Right-click > Share with now works directly with supported apps
These changes will roll out to everyone soon.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.4482 (KB5060829) for testers in the Release Preview Channel. File Explorer now performs faster when extracting large 7z or .rar files, especially when copy-pasting many files.
Search has also been fixed. It no longer takes over 10 seconds to load.
The taskbar adjusts icon sizes automatically to fit more apps. You can change this behavior in taskbar settings.
Admins can now use a new Start menu pin policy that applies only once. There's also a new PC migration tool.
Other fixes include flickering media controls, broken taskbar shortcuts, and non-working Quick Settings buttons. This update is rolling out gradually.
Users report WD SSDs still block Windows 11 24H2 install.
WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD is still causing issues with Windows 11 24H2 upgrades.
In a Reddit thread, users say the update fails or the drive causes crashes until the firmware is updated. The fix isn’t obvious, as Western Digital’s main tool no longer supports the drive. Instead, the SanDisk Dashboard is needed to update the firmware.
As per reports spotted by Windows Latest, one user said the issue lasted months before finding the fix.
You’ll need to install SanDisk Dashboard and update to firmware version 731130 to resolve the issue. Microsoft hasn’t flagged this officially yet.
Microsoft confirms OneDrive search is broken for some users.
In a support document, Microsoft has acknowledged a bug that’s causing OneDrive search to return blank results or fail to find files that clearly exist. The issue affects a subset of users with personal OneDrive accounts on Windows.
The files themselves remain intact and accessible, but they just don’t show up in search. Microsoft says there’s no workaround right now, and a fix timeline isn’t available yet.
The company is actively investigating and working with support teams to identify the root cause. Users are advised to stay tuned for further updates. As I mentioned, the bug was confirmed in a new support post updated on June 19, 2025.
The current design of PowerToys Dashboard/homepage is a mess. You might not be able to find what you're looking for, and a part of the blame lies with the number of new features/modules added to the app.
In a new GitHub PR, the team suggests a full redesign just like Windows 11 11 Settings app to improve clarity and usability.
The new design includes a full list of modules with toggle switches, direct links to their settings, a shortcut hub, and quick-launch buttons for supported tools.
You’ll also get alerts like conflicting shortcuts, a search bar, and an update button.
Lenovo's Rollable Laptop Launches June 19 for $3,499.
Lenovo’s futuristic rollable laptop is finally here. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, developed with Intel, launches June 19 starting at $3,499. Its OLED screen expands from 14 to 16.7 inches with a gesture or button.
Lenovo says it’s built for mobile professionals who want flexibility without lugging around a second monitor. The engineering challenge included fitting two motors to unroll the display and redesigning the circuit board and battery.
It uses Intel's dynamic thermal tuning and custom graphics drivers to keep performance smooth. It's tested for 20,000 screen rolls.
Windows 11 accidentally plays Windows Vista startup sound.
Microsoft has added it to the known issues list of preview builds and is working on a fix. "I went in and had some fun with the sound files in Windows and thought folks needed a blast from the past. You did say how much you loved Vista," a Microsoft official joked about it in a post on X, but later confirmed it was an actual bug.
The timing is amusing, as Apple’s new macOS “Liquid Glass” design has drawn comparisons to Windows Vista’s Aero theme.
If you're feeling nostalgic, you can still bring the Vista startup sound back manually on any Windows version using a WAV file and a few registry tweaks.
Schleswig-Holstein, a state in northern Germany, is dropping Microsoft software across government offices.
Starting this September, around 30,000 public workers will stop using tools like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. LibreOffice and Open-Xchange will replace Microsoft apps, and Linux will later take over from Windows. Teachers are next in line for the switch.
The state says it wants digital independence and better control over its data. Officials are also planning to move to a German-owned cloud system.
Officials believe this change will save money and reduce reliance on U.S. tech companies.
Other regions, including cities in Denmark and India’s defence ministry, are also moving toward open-source software.
USD missing again from Windows Calculator currency converter.
Microsoft has once again accidentally removed the US Dollar (USD) from the currency converter in Windows 11 and 10’s Calculator app.
As seen in the screenshot, the dropdown list skips USD entirely. This issue first appeared in 2024 and was fixed via a server-side update.
Microsoft acknowledged it back then, saying the “Calculator folks” had resolved it. But the problem has returned as of June 12, 2025. The calculator uses online data for currency exchange, so the issue is likely tied to Microsoft’s backend services.
Mayank Parmar
