At the end of February this year, Microsoft officially brought the fifth functional update of the operating system to all Windows 11 users since its release, commonly known as Windows 11 Moment 5.
Compared with the last Windows 11 Moment 4, although the overall scale of this update is smaller, it is very practical. It includes a Copilot side panel with a more flexible display effect and a gadget area that allows hiding news summaries. , AI-assisted window splitting function, etc., coupled with various practical upgrades of mobile links and photo apps, make the Windows 11 operating system even more usable by default!
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Windows 11 Moment 5 key features
This Windows 11 Moment 5 feature update includes the AI assistant Copilot that Microsoft added last time, new more flexible interface adjustment options, AI-assisted window layout suggestions, and a left-hand gadget panel , detailed improvements to the system’s built-in sharing panel, allowing users to greatly increase convenience when creating a personalized environment for Windows 11.
In addition, the updates to mobile link, photo and notepad apps are also a highlight of this Windows 11 Moment 5 upgrade; other updates and adjustments include Windows Update starting to provide online repair functions and default wallpaper settings Although the changes and so on are not major major revisions, the differences in various small places do make the Windows 11 operating system more usable.
Some new features are region-specific
The Windows 11 Moment 5 feature update was officially launched at the end of February this year. Most users only need to check for updates through Windows Update to download and install it. The update package number is KB5034848. However, some functions, such as opening up the removal of built-in apps such as Edge and OneDrive, as well as default search engine switching, system-wide handwriting input in text boxes, improved voice command operations, etc., are currently limited to the EU and the United States, and Taiwan Users are temporarily unable to enjoy it.
The update package number of Windows 11 Moment 5 in Windows Update is KB5034848, and the operating system build is 22621.3235. However, it does not matter if the user does not find KB5034848 when updating, because Microsoft has subsequently released an updated version to replace it and fix some problems. , so as long as the Windows 11 operating system in the computer has a build number of 22621.3235 or above, it has basically obtained the relevant functions of the Windows 11 Moment 5 upgrade.
▲ Windows 11 Moment 5 brings updates to Windows Ink, such as allowing users to write directly on the input box and convert it to text, but the number of supported languages is currently limited.
▲ The voice access function in Windows 11 Help Tool supports more language options in this update, including French, German and Spanish, but unfortunately it still lacks Chinese.
Edge browser is better updated together
To experience the Windows 11 Moment 5 feature update, as usual, users must check for Windows Update updates and Microsoft Store App updates at the same time. In addition, the author now also recommends that consumers should apply the updates to the Edge browser together, because the current Windows 11 has many related components that all rely on the core functions of Edge to work together. Therefore, it is very important to keep the browser up to date. important.
▲ In addition, Windows 11 Moment 5 also adds a “voice shortcut” function. With voice access, you only need to set up an automated workflow in advance, and you can activate the shortcut by speaking.
Update 1: More flexible Copilot display interface
As the “protagonist” of Microsoft’s next-generation operating system, the AI function Copilot equipped in Windows 11 Moment 5 has received many thoughtful upgrades this time. Among them, the most important change is that the Copilot icon, which was originally located in the middle of the taskbar, has now been moved to the far right, making the screen more integrated when the panel is expanded. However, due to the change in the position of the icon, the original taskbar icon The “Show Desktop” button on the far right is now hidden by default, but can be re-enabled through settings.
The updated Copilot panel is now more beautiful, supports more commands, and can freely adjust the display width to provide more information. In addition, side-by-side and overlapping display modes have been added, making Copilot no longer confusing. It occupies the right area of the entire screen, but allows users to arrange it flexibly.
1. After the revision, the Copilot icon has now been moved to the far right of the taskbar, and the “Show Desktop” button is hidden by default. Users need to manually turn it on in the settings.
2. Use the mouse to drag the edge of the Copilot panel to get a larger conversation window; a “Recent Activity” block is also added to the right, which will automatically record questions that have been asked to Copilot in the past.
3. Copilot now provides two display modes. Click the rectangle icon next to Close above to switch. In side-by-side mode, when the program window overlaps the Copilot panel, Copilot will be below it.
4. If the overlay mode is turned on, the situation will be reversed. When the program window overlaps the Copilot panel, Copilot will be located above the window, making it easier for users to access the AI assistant.
5. The latest Copilot also adds a “plug-in” function, which can increase the versatility of Copilot with the help of third-party plug-ins, such as searching for recipes, flights, restaurants, etc. through conversations.
Update 2: More streamlined gadget panel
Since the introduction of the gadget panel in Windows 11, Microsoft has continued to enrich its functions so that the applications included in the gadget can truly integrate into the user’s daily experience when operating a computer.
In this Windows 11 Moment 5 feature update, the gadget panel has ushered in two major changes. One is the closeable “Explore” tab, which means that the news area can be hidden by default; second, more updates can be added to the panel. Many gadgets, such as mobile links, photos, shopping and more.
In addition, in this update of the gadget panel, Microsoft has also opened up third-party services to provide news sources for the “Discover” tab to comply with the European Union’s commonality requirements for the Digital Market Act. However, the author actually browsed the Microsoft Store and found that it is still No other industry has launched a corresponding service, and third-party news summaries may have to wait for a while.
1. Click on the gadget panel on the left side of Windows 11. You will see the “Explore” tab on the right, which contains news provided by Microsoft. To close it, first click the gear icon.
2. After entering the settings, scroll down to find “Show or Hide Summary”.
3. Click the switch to the right of “Microsoft Start” to turn it off.
4. The system will remind you that you must reopen the gadget panel to apply the changes. Click “Close” and open the gadget panel again.
5. At this time, the exploration and news on the right side of the gadget panel will disappear, reducing the space occupied. If you want to add a third-party summary service in the future, remember to re-enable it.
Update 3: Friendly proximity sharing and quick transmission
In the Apple ecosystem, there is the well-known AirDrop function, which facilitates the rapid transfer of files between computers, mobile phones, and tablets. In Windows 11, “Nearby Sharing” with similar effects has gradually gained favor among users. Just turn on the Bluetooth function. It is very convenient to transfer files between supported devices at high speed.
In order to make the operation and identification of nearby sharing more friendly, the Windows 11 Moment 5 update has specially added an “alias” mechanism, allowing users to apply aliases to the computer to share and receive files instead of displaying them when operating nearby sharing. The original computer name, after all, many consumers will not go out of their way to change their computer names, and computer names are often preset strings or less familiar, so using aliases for device identification is indeed a more friendly way.
1. If you want to set an alias for the proximity sharing function of Windows 11, you can first click on the Quick Tools panel, find “Nearby Sharing”, right-click, and then “Move to Settings”.
2. Jump to the settings screen of proximity sharing, find “Rename” and click on it.
3. Then enter the alias to be used when operating proximity sharing. The length cannot exceed 16 characters, but can include special symbols and spaces.
4. Since the alias restrictions for proximity sharing are relatively loose, it is no problem to enter Chinese; click “Save” after completion. When proximity sharing is enabled in the future, you can use this alias to receive and send files.
5. The alias used in proximity sharing and the computer name are completely independent, and they will not affect each other even if they are modified. The restrictions on setting computer names are much stricter and less user-friendly than proximity sharing.
Update 4: Built-in photo app supports de-backing
In the previous introduction to the Windows 11 Moment 4 update, we mentioned that the built-in photo app in Windows 11 added a background blur function using AI for photo subject recognition. However, at that time, many users were looking forward to the day when photos would be The App will directly support image memorization, but with the launch of the Windows 11 Moment 5 update, this expectation has indeed come true!
The background removal function of the new version of Photos App is based on the previous background blur function. After AI determines the subject and background of the picture, the Photos App will mark the background area with a slash and provide three options: blur, remove, and replace. If you choose to remove it, only the main body of the photo will be left, and you will get a de-backed transparent background image; the user can also choose to replace it and process the de-backed photo with a simple background color.
1. To de-memorize a picture, first open the file using the Photo App and click the “Edit Image” button on the far left of the function bar above.
2. After entering the editing screen, click the “Background” icon on the far right of the function bar. At this time, AI will start to perform calculations.
3. The background automatically determined by AI will be displayed with a diagonal line on the left, and three options of blur, remove and replace will be provided on the right.
4. Click “Remove” to save the photo directly. Click “Apply” and then click “Save Options”. Select “Save as Copy” to save the image with a transparent background in PNG format.
5. In addition to removing the background and backing it directly, you can also click “Replace” and then replace the background with a solid color from the color palette to complete simple processing.
Update 5: Settings to integrate mobile phone connections are more convenient
In recent Windows 11 updates, Microsoft has continuously strengthened the related functions of the “Phone Link” App, and in the Windows 11 Moment 5 revision, Mobile Link has been further added to the “Settings” menu, and Get a separate paging option called “Mobile Devices”.
Under the mobile device tab in the settings menu, there are two separate switches: “Mobile Device” and “Mobile Link”. According to the author’s actual testing, these two switches will trigger different programs on the computer. Among them, “Mobile Device” “‘s functions are relatively simple and intuitive, while the “Mobile Link” App maintains the past status and has rich functions but relatively complicated settings.
The Windows 11 Moment 5 update mainly revamps the corresponding programs for “mobile devices”.
1. After entering the “Settings” App, you can see the new “Mobile Device” option in the “Bluetooth and Devices” category.
2. The new “Mobile Device” tab integrates “Mobile Device” and “Mobile Link” two ways for computers and mobile phones to interact. When opened, the corresponding App will be launched.
3. In “Mobile Devices”, you can click “Add Device” to link your Microsoft account with your mobile phone. The mobile phone needs to download the corresponding App and be verified.
4. The mobile phone bound to the Microsoft account will appear in “My Devices” and enable the “Get New Photo Notification” option. In the future, as long as there are new photos in the phone and it is near the computer, it will be notified immediately.
5. When a new photo notification from your phone pops up on your computer, just click on it to open the cropping tool for further transfer, editing or sharing.
Update 6: Smarter AI window split layout
In Windows 11, Microsoft introduced a window layout function called “Snap Layout” to facilitate users to quickly split open windows to facilitate multi-tasking. Thanks to powerful AI computing, Microsoft has introduced artificial intelligence into the Snap Layout function, allowing the system to automatically determine where a window should be placed, and integrate it with the original operating process to provide suggestions, further saving users It saves time and effort in dragging windows, which is very convenient.
However, the triggering of Snap Layout’s smart suggestions currently relies entirely on AI and machine learning. At the same time, it also takes a while to memorize the user’s window splitting habits before it can provide more accurate suggestions, so it is a bit “tasteless” at first, but As long as the window layout function is used more often, AI can theoretically give more accurate segmentation suggestions.
1. Hover the mouse on the maximize/minimize button, and the Snap Layout will appear. If the AI smart suggestion is successfully triggered, the program icon will be displayed at the corresponding window split position.
2. Since AI suggestions are completely automatically triggered, and the computer will learn the user’s window splitting habits, the more you use the Snap Layout function, the more accurate the layout positions recommended by AI will become.
Update 7: More sharing panels for third-party options
In the Windows 11 Moment 5 feature update, Microsoft has also slightly adjusted the sharing panel, mainly to provide more third-party sharing options, including WhatsApp, Snapchat and Instagram, but the premise is that the corresponding App must be installed on the computer in advance. Available directly from the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft has also stated that in the future, the Windows 11 shared panel options will be updated one after another as it cooperates with third-party manufacturers. However, based on the author’s personal experience, the Windows 11 sharing function is obviously not as effective even after this minor revision. There is still a lot of room for improvement, including the integration with other apps, the richness of sharing options, and even the ease of operation. Compared with mobile phone systems, there are indeed many shortcomings.
1. Currently, the integration between the Windows 11 shared panel and programs still has a lot of room for improvement. For example, the built-in Edge browser only provides a jump option.
2. In this revision, options for WhatsApp, Snapchat and Instagram have been added to the shared panel, but the corresponding apps must be installed on the computer first.
Update 8: Notepad initially integrates Copilot function
Microsoft is fully applying AI to the Windows operating system, which is now on the horizon. Even Notepad, the simplest function, has added the option of co-interpreting text with Copilot after the Windows 11 Moment 5 update.
Strictly speaking, the new “Explain using Copilot” function added after the revision of Notepad is to copy text, paste Copilot, add descriptions and send. This set of operation processes is automated. The advantage is that it will not affect Notepad. The main function has too much impact, but the disadvantage is that it is a bit useless.
However, this revision of Notepad also shows that Microsoft’s future development direction of integrating AI functions into Windows is to gradually integrate Copilot into various daily operations of users and become ubiquitous.
1. After opening Notepad, select text and press “Ctrl+E”, or find “Use Copilot for Interpretation” in “Edit” to process the text together with AI.
2. The text selected in the notepad will be copied directly to Copilot. Click “Send” to add a descriptor and send it out. AI will explain the meaning of the text content.
Update 9: Windows Update fixes and default wallpaper updates
When facing some abnormalities when using Windows on a daily basis, some people will choose to reinstall the system or reset the computer. However, such actions are usually time-consuming and will cause installed applications and personal files to be deleted. However, in this Windows 11 Moment 5 update, Microsoft has specifically added the option of “Use Windows Update to fix problems”, allowing users to download the latest version of Windows 11 directly from Microsoft servers, and reinstall it, or even No files, settings or applications will be deleted.
In addition, after the Windows 11 Moment 5 update, Microsoft changed the default wallpaper to “Windows Focus”, and the system will obtain the latest wallpaper from the Internet and replace it regularly.
1. In the “Restore” page, Microsoft has added the “Use Windows Update to fix the problem” option, which does not delete data, but can reinstall the entire system from the Internet.
2. After updating from Windows 11 Moment 5, the default wallpaper will be changed to “Windows Focus”, and the system will automatically obtain new wallpapers from the Internet and replace them regularly.
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