Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 preview builds with some useful changes, such as more dark mode improvements, Settings app tweaks, and more.

Windows 11’s October update brings quick AI image fixes in File Explorer, a cleaner multi-board Widgets experience, stronger Narrator tools, and Gaming Copilot in Game Bar, with more improvements testing now in Microsoft’s Insider builds.

Windows updates usually bring security enhancements, bug fixes and new features. Sometimes, though, these updates can also break parts of the operating system. Unfortunately, some updates for September and October fall into the latter camp,

Other changes now rolling out to Windows 11 include support for Wi-Fi 7, the latest wireless standard, and a Braille viewer for Narrator, Microsoft's screen-reading tool. This can be hooked up to a Braille display to show the Braille equivalent of the text being read.

Microsoft says Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 updates break IIS websites after October Patch Tuesday. Here’s the fix for ERR_CONNECTION_RESET.

As of PowerTools version 0.95.0, a new Light Switch feature is available - the tool unlocks automatic light and dark theme switching on Windows 11.

If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.

ZDNET's key takeaways Windows 11 is adding agents that can take actions on your behalf.Copilot agents represent potential security and privacy risks.Expect testing and more security controls before the feature goes public.