"Let's face it: most monthly Windows 11 patches are ho-hum. They usually focus on bug fixes and security updates, with the occasional new feature sprinkled in. The February 2026 update, however, looks significant, introducing several new features that will change how users interact with the operating system. Also: 5 Windows apps I always install first on a new PC - and they're free to download While the update won't officially roll out until February 10, Microsoft has already released Preview Update KB5074105 to Windows Insiders."
"Cross Device Resume was first introduced back in May 2025, allowing users to start a task on an Android phone, and seamlessly pick it up on their PC -- similar to Apple's Handoff tool. With this update, Microsoft is expanding the feature. Cross Device Resume now works with Spotify playback, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and browsing sessions from the Vivo Browser app. Additionally, users with Honor, Oppo, Samsung, Vivo, or Xiaomi phones can work on online files opened via the Copilot app."
The February 2026 Windows 11 update delivers notable features and fixes for versions 25H2 and 24H2. Microsoft released Preview Update KB5074105 to Windows Insiders prior to a February 10 rollout. Cross Device Resume expands to support Spotify playback, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vivo Browser sessions, and online files opened via the Copilot app on Honor, Oppo, Samsung, Vivo, and Xiaomi phones. Windows MIDI Services receives enhanced MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0 support, shared ports across apps, custom port names, performance improvements, and multiple bug fixes; the App SDK and Tools are available as a separate download. Additional accessibility improvements and other fixes are included.
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