Microsoft wants feedback from Family Insiders on Windows 11, Edge, and more

Microsoft has a new way for families to provide feedback about the company’s growing library of products.

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What you need to know

Microsoft continues to seek feedback from users of its products. Recently, the tech giant sent out an invitation to parents and guardians to become Microsoft Family Insiders. Those that join the program will be able to try out products before their release, provide feedback to Microsoft, and engage with the community.

All of this my sound a bit familiar. Microsoft already has the Windows Insider program as well as Insider programs for a range of other products and programs. While there seems to be some overlap between the different Insider programs, Family Insiders will focus on how Microsoft’s products relate to families.

“Family Insiders get the opportunity to connect with Microsoft decision makers who are building new family experiences for the products you use every day,” said Microsoft in aTech Community post.

These Insiders will be able to participate in monthly community calls with product leads, designers, engineers, and researchers. They’ll also receive monthly newsletters that point to surveys, polls, and other ways to provide feedback from the perspective of families.

Here are the perks of the Family Insider program that Microsoft highlights:

While Microsoft’s post about the program only went up on June 29, 2022, the company has already worked with Family Insiders on a variety of products.Microsoft Defender for Individualswas tested by Family Insiders before its public release. Insiders also shared feedback about the new Family widget on Windows 11 and spoke to the Family Safety, OneDrive, Lists, Edge, and Education teams from Microsoft.

You cansign up to be a Family Insiderthrough Microsoft’s website. Registering requires you to fill out demographic information and sign a participation form.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.