The new Windows 11 DEV version is unveiled -Folder resurrection of the start screen & many new functions!

Modern task manager, non -response mode focus function, shell improvement

「Windows 11 Insider Preview」Build 22557がDevチャネルで提供開始

　On February 16 (local time), Microsoft released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22557 for a Tester participating in the DEV channel of Windows Insider Program.If you have already installed, you can upgrade from the [Windows Update] section of the "Settings" application.Note, however, that the offer to the ARM64 device has not been provided so far.

　In Build 22557, the brunch has been switched from "RS_PRERELEASE" to "ni_release", but with the change in the release system of "Windows Insider Program", there is no connection to the functions and improvements contained in the brunch.The change in brunch is no longer meaningful, so it will not be announced in the future.

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　Improvements in this build are diverse.Attention is the following functions.

[Start] Combine the pin fastening app on the screen in the folder

　The folder function of the [Start] screen was very requested in Windows 10 as not in Windows 11.This is useful if you want to put together similar apps or display many apps in the limited [Start] screen area.

　To create a folder, drag and drop the pinned app and put it on other apps.To delete the app from the folder, drag and drop the app outside the folder.When you click the folder, the contents are displayed in the center of the [Start] screen in both animation effects.

ピン留めしたアプリをドラッグ＆ドロップして他のアプリに重ね、フォルダー化フォルダーをクリックすると、アニメーション効果ともに［スタート］画面中央に内容が表示される

　Although there is no function to name the folder yet, it is expected to be introduced in future builds.

No response mode and focus function

　Windows 10/11 has a function called "concentrated mode", so that the notification is temporarily disabled and you can concentrate on the work.However, this function does not seem to be used much.

No response mode and focus function

　Therefore, a more easy -to -use "non -respondable mode" (Do not Disturb: Don't get in the way) has been added."No response mode" can be enabled by one click from the top of the notification center, and the notification banner is mute.You can check the notification that arrived at the notification center.The app that wants notification in the "non -response mode" can be specified on the detailed setting screen of the notification.

　On the other hand, the focus function is linked to the new "Alarm & Clock" app "Focus Sessions".The session timer is launched, the notification is set to the "non -response mode", and if necessary, BGM is also possible with "Spotify", which is useful when you want to immerse yourself in the work by separating the time such as "30 minutes".

「アラーム ＆ クロック」アプリの「フォーカス セッション」（Focus Sessions）と連動するフォーカス機能。タスクバーのカレンダーから手軽に利用できる

　This function can be started from the lower part of the taskbar calendar panel.

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Improvement of "Explorer"

　In "Explorer", the file pin fastened on the [Quick Access] screen.If you pin the frequently used files, you can call "Explorer" with the [Windows] + [E] key, etc. and open the file immediately.

［クイック アクセス］画面でファイルのピン留めがサポート。スクリーンショットフォルダーにはサムネイルが表示されているのもわかる

　In addition, "OneDrive" was integrated to the upper right of "Explorer", making it easy to check the progress of synchronization.You can also check the storage fee by pop -up.

「OneDrive」が「エクスプローラー」右上に統合

　In addition, it has introduced a function that displays the preview of the content on the folder icon, and a function to create a new message of "Outlook" on the local file shared screen.

New touch gesture

　This build supported the following touch gestures, which greatly improved operability on tablet PCs.

タスクバー中央から上にスワイプして［スタート］画面を表示

Improvement of snap layout

　You can select the layout when snapping the window with a mouse or touch panel.The sorting efficiency of the window is dramatically improved.

マウスやタッチパネルでウィンドウをスナップさせたときにも、レイアウトの選択が可能

Redified "Task Manager" and efficiency mode

　The new "Task Manager", which was rumored to be developed, has been enabled.The newly designed "Task Manager" became a modern look that complies with Windows 11 "Fluent Design System", supporting navigation panels and dark themes.

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　In addition, the power -saving function that was previously introduced as an "eco mode" but has entered the store has revived as "efficiency mode".The operation of the large background app, which has a large resource consumption, has been restricted, and the reaction of the foreground app has been improved.Easy -to -understand icons are also given to the "pause mode" of the UWP app.

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Improvement of battery function

　In Windows 10/11, you can release the monitor by changing the power setting or prevent the transition to sleep.However, if such a setting is unintentionally set, it will be wasted unnecessary power and is not preferable in terms of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

　Therefore, a message that encourages the settings to change the settings is displayed in the [System] - [Power and Battery] section on the "Settings" screen.You can change to the recommended setting simply by clicking the message, so even beginners can easily return the PC to an eco -friendly state.

モニターの電源オフやスリープなどを提案

　A link to know the efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions have been newly established in this section.The content seems to be enhanced in the future.

Other improvements

　In addition, a large amount of improvement has been introduced.

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　We will pick up and report interesting improvements.

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