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Published onOctober 14, 2020

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Microsoft has rolled out a new experimental build (version 0.24) for its PowerToys utilities for Windows 10. The update aims explicitly to address existing issues affecting the newVideo Conferencing Mute tooland includes all the fixes introduced inversion 0.23.2.

The changelog for this release also mentions “telemetry for settings,” but the company hasn’t provided more details about it yet.

We just released an update to the experimental release with our Video conference muting feature of#powerToys.https://t.co/stjpafDOPU

— Clint Rutkas (@ClintRutkas)October 13, 2020

Here’s the full list of improvements and fixes in PowerToys version 0.24:

Software/Hardware compatibility:

Camera overlay image:

Status toolbar:

Microphone:

Settings UI:

Code cleanup:

Telemetry:

It is important to note that it’s a download-only release, and users will not be able to install it via WinGet. “This release will not be on WinGet due to the driver still prompting for permission during install time,” the company explained.

Those who are interested in installing the experimental version can head to theGitHub pagenow to download the tool.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

New PowerToys pre-release version improves Video Conferencing Mute feature, and more#