Windows 11 gets a boost for parental controls as work begins on finishing
22H2 update

Date:
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:02:00 +0000

Description:
Microsoft has also fixed a ton of bugs with this latest preview release of Windows 11.

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Windows 11 just witnessed the release of a new preview build which brings a few fresh features including enhancements for the Family Safety widget plus a ton of bug fixes, and the news that Microsoft is seemingly closing in on finalizing the big update for later in 2022 (known as 22H2 or Sun Valley 2 ).

Build 22610 improves Microsofts Family Safety parental control system by introducing the ability for you to see the location of your other family members who are using the Family Safety app.

Also, for the rest of your family who are designated in a member role, they get a better view of screen time usage across devices and apps. Family Safety allows not only for tracking your children, but also setting screen time limits, and applying various content filters across software and games or
when web browsing.

This new preview build also makes a bunch of additions on the device management and group policy front for IT admins, as well as some small tweaks to the Windows 11 interface (including the tooltip for the system trays battery icon showing an estimated time for remaining battery life, if your laptop supports it).

Finally, one minor but important UI move is the removal of the preview build watermark from the desktop (at the bottom-right), which is generally a sign that Microsoft is moving into the finalizing process for the big 22H2 update
.

That said, in the blog post announcing this build, Microsoft does clarify
that this doesnt mean were done, but still, its a fair indication that things are close to finished, and soon everything will be tied up for this years Windows 11 update. Analysis: Nearly ready, sort of but theres plenty of testing road still ahead

What this means is that soon enough, Microsoft should put a stop to adding
new features, and start the process of testing and retesting everything thats in place to make sure everything works fine (while squashing any bugs that
pop up).

As youre probably aware, the 22H2 update isnt due out for some time yet not until the second half of the year, perhaps earlier on, but more likely later in that period (in the past, weve typically seen H2 updates roll out in September or October).

So, while things might be close to done for Windows 11 22H2 in theory,
therell still be a long road of testing to travel (which is a good thing or it should be, anyway, in terms of making sure that no bigger flaws or bugs slip through the net).

Of course, there are quite a number of bug fixes already being applied, as
you can see in the full notes for build 22610 , and that includes the resolution of a nasty File Explorer crash loop which affected a small percentage of Windows 11 testers. Having trouble with Windows 11? We solve
all the most commonly encountered problems here



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-11-gets-a-boost-for-parental-controls-a s-work-begins-on-finishing-22h2-update/


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