Windows 11 Insider Build 25136 hands-on video: Tabbed File Explorer, dynamic widgets content, and more
Tabs finally arrive in File Explorer for more Insiders in the latest build of Windows 11.
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What you need to know
Windows 11 Build 25136 recently shipped to Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build includes several new features, including tabs within File Explorer, an improved system for navigating files, and dynamic widgets content on the taskbar. It also includes a long list of fixes and general improvements over the previous Insider build of Windows 11.
Here are the highlights from the build, as listed by Microsoft:
You can read the complete list of changes, fixes, and improvements inMicrosoft’s blog post about the build.
Tabs have been a highly requested feature for File Explorer for several years. The title bar of File Explorer now shows tabs for navigation, much like Microsoft Edge and several other popular applications.
In the latest build, Windows 11 shows dynamic content from widgets in the taskbar. For example, stock updates and weather information will show in the corner of your screen. You can then click on the content to see more information through respective widgets.
Note that some of the features in this build, such as tabs in File Explorer and dynamic widget content, are part of controlled rollouts. That means that even if you’re a Dev Channel Insider, you may not have access to the features at this time.
Our senior editor Zac Bowden runs through all of the new features in his most recent hands-on video.
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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_.
