Windows 11 Patch Tuesday tweaks taskbar and adds handy icon in system tray for AI effects – Windows Central
PCs will now show an icon when an open app supports Windows Studio Effects.
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Windows 11 Patch Tuesday updates are usually important when it comes to security but lack any exciting changes. That’s mostly the case this month, but there are some improvements that ship with the update that are more noticeable, though I’m not sure I’d go as far as to call them exciting.Following the February Patch Tuesday update, Windows 11’s system tray will show an icon when you open an app that supports Windows Studio Effects. The taskbar now features improved animations and previews for apps as well. Windows 11 gains other handy features in the update, including support for changing time zones through the Date & Time section of the Settings app.This month’s Patch Tuesday update brings several fixes and security updates as well. While important, the security fixes in this update are not detailed extensively in Microsoft’s support document.”This update makes miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality. No additional issues were documented for this release,” states Microsoft. The company links to the Microsoft Security Response Center website to get more details about the security improvements.The update should roll out to eligible systems through Windows Update automatically.Below are the highlights of the other improvements that ship with this month’s Patch Tuesday update, as listed by Microsoft. The mention of the system tray icon for Windows Studio Effects appeared at one point in Microsoft’s documentation but does not appear if you view the support document now. It is unclear if the feature did not ship or if the documentation needs updating.All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.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_.
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