Microsoft tests new Windows AI in the taskbar and File Explorer

At the center of this effort is a new feature called Ask Copilot, which effectively turns the traditional Windows search bar ...

New Windows 11 Insider Build Fixes Taskbar, File Explorer Bugs

Windows 11 Insider Beta Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) for 25H2 adds a Microsoft 365 upgrade option in Settings, plus taskbar and File Explorer fixes.
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5 features the Windows File Explorer needs if it's ever going to be good

File Explorer does have a Preview pane, but it eats into the main window permanently, and it still only offers a very tiny preview. It could be much better.
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Copilot creeps into File Explorer and the taskbar on Windows 11

Summon an agent from the search bar or peek into files without opening them with Copilot.