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Windows 11 has continued to tack away from its launch state, issuing new features that are mainly course corrections from its initial approach. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22563 is a case in point, bringing fixes to the taskbar for tablets and an improved Widgets experience.<\/p>\n

It’s a theme we talked about in our recent video describing the Windows 11 spring 2022 “update”<\/a>: Microsoft released its new Windows 11 OS, users complained, so Microsoft backtracked. For example, Microsoft released Windows 11<\/a> with minimal changes to the taskbar experience for tablets such as the Surface Pro 8. Specifically, while Windows 10 alters the taskbar when a tablet like the SP8 is undocked, Windows 11’s stable configuration leaves it largely unchanged.<\/p>\n

Build 22563 makes a welcome change. One of the concerns with a tablet is how easily you’ll inadvertently click something you didn’t mean to. In the new build, the taskbar slims down into just a tiny ribbon at the bottom of the screen. If you swipe up, it expands into a more easily navigable area. Yes, it’s a second click, but it’s like sliding a utility knife back into its sheath when it’s not in use—you’re trading a bit of inconvenience for additional safety.<\/p>\n