Windows 11 build 22621.754 makes the Task Manager more accessible

Microsoft is rolling out a new update for Windows Insiders enrolled in the Release Preview channel, specifically those running Windows 11 version 22H2. Windows 11 build 22621.754 is now rolling out, and it brings a handful of improvements that have been available in different channels of the Insider program before.

One of the most notable changes in this release, however, is one Microsoft has mentioned a few times already. The company is rolling out an update to the taskbar, which adds the Task Manager back into the taskbar context menu, so you can quickly access it again. This was also mentioned in the feature drop for Windows 11 version 22H2 earlier this week, as well as another Insider update for the initial release of Windows 11. In all of these cases, the change is rolling out gradually, so not everyone will see it right away.

Another change with Windows 11 build 22621.754 is an improvement to the Microsoft account management in the Settings app. Before, you could already manage your Microsoft 365 subscription from the Accounts section, but now, you can also manage things like your standalone OneDrive subscription.

There’s something else you might notice, too. In an attempt to make the search experience more discoverable, Microsoft is making some visual changes to the Search icon on the taskbar. The company hasn’t said what those changes are, but a few designs were tested a while back with Windows Insiders, including replacing the button with a small search bar. You can see those designs below.

On the privacy front, Microsoft has added a new consent form for users who have set up their devices to use Windows Hello. You now have the option to keep biometric data stored on your PC, or delete it if you haven’t used your face or fingerprint to login in for over a year. The full list of changes is very extensive, and it includes a lot of fixes, too. You can read the full list below if you’re interested.

If you’re a Windows Insider in the Release Preview channel, you can head into the Settings app to check for updates if you want to get Windows 11 build 22621.754. The update will eventually install automatically if you don’t do it yourself.

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Source: Microsoft