Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.4515 Brings Exciting New Features and Hidden Changes
A few days ago, Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.4515 began rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders on the Beta Channel, offering a mix of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the overall user experience. Some of these updates are quite visible, while others are a bit more subtle, showing the ongoing refinements that Microsoft continues to make in its operating system.
One of the most notable updates is the ability to resume OneDrive files on your PC with a single click from your phone. This feature makes it easier to pick up where you left off on another device, streamlining your workflow between multiple devices. Another significant addition is the new API support for third-party passkey providers, an essential step toward a more passwordless future in Windows 11, promoting better security and ease of access.
However, not all changes were explicitly documented. As reported by Windows Latest, one of the standout hidden features is the File Explorer’s new tab functionality, which allows you to open folders in new tabs just like you would in a web browser. This is a significant improvement over the old behavior, where opening a folder from the desktop or Start menu while File Explorer was already open would result in a new window. Now, you can hold Ctrl to open folders in separate windows, giving you even more flexibility in organizing your files.
Other enhancements to File Explorer include fixes for issues that prevented navigation by typing into the address bar, improvements to avoid unexpected overlaps while in full-screen mode, and a fix for various crashes. Additionally, there’s a new option to pause OneDrive backup reminders, allowing you to either pause them for one month or disable them entirely—helpful for those who want to control when they are prompted about backups.
These features and improvements are currently available only to Windows 11 Insiders on the Beta Channel, with no clear timeline for when they will be pushed to the stable release for all Windows 11 users. If you’re a part of the Insider program, you can check out these updates now and provide feedback, helping Microsoft fine-tune the final product before a broader rollout.
