Microsoft has started the process of introducing its latest Windows 11 update for 2024, proceeding in a phased manner.

This update, referred to as version 24H2, introduces new AI capabilities to select PCs. The yearly update also refreshes the File Explorer interface, integrates a sudo command for granting privileges in standard console sessions, and offers enhanced tools and features for IT teams, alongside various security improvements and more.

With this update, Windows 11 now includes support for Wi-Fi 7, allowing users to share Wi-Fi connections effortlessly using QR codes.

Other enhancements include:

According to Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative report, the company is committed to strengthening its internal security measures following its involvement in a U.S. government cybersecurity breach.

Developers can now utilize the sudo command, which has reached general availability in the command-line interface. This command allows for executing elevated commands even within standard console sessions.

There are several features in version 24H2 that may particularly interest IT and security professionals:

One of the most prominent security updates is a new pop-up alert that notifies users about nearby Wi-Fi connections.

New privacy features empower users to control which applications can access Wi-Fi networks in their immediate surroundings. A notification will pop up whenever a new app attempts to use location services. This is designed to stop applications from identifying the user’s physical location without explicit permission.

Additionally, various security enhancements have been introduced with the Windows 11 version 24H2 update:

A comprehensive overview of the modifications in the Windows 11 2024 update is available here.

IT experts utilizing Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 for enterprise use can obtain the update through Windows Server Update Services, including Configuration Manager, in addition to Windows Update for Business and the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Starting today, personal devices operating on Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 will be qualified for the update. However, the deployment will be gradual. Users who have checked the opt-in option “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” in the Windows Update menu will be among the first to experience the new changes.

To determine your eligibility for the update, navigate to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates, or utilize the Windows Update shortcut.

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