Windows 11 optional update adds spotlight wallpapers to your desktop

You can get a fresh new wallpaper every day with the latest feature for Windows 11.

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What you need to know

Windows 11 has a new optional update available. It brings the OS to Build 22000.708, which includes a short list of new features and a much longer list of fixes and improvements.

The latest version of Windows 11 includes support for Windows Spotlight, which automatically sets a “wallpaper of the day” as your desktop background image each morning. It’s similar to the Bing daily image, but the functionality is directly built into the OS.

The update also improves the verification experience for a child account for Family Safety.

Here are the highlights of the update:

You can find the complete list of improvements, changes, and known issues onMicrosoft’s support document for the update.

This is an optional update, so you have to seek it out. You can get it through Windows Update by searching for optional updates or download it through theMicrosoft Update Catalog.

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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_.