Microsoft is extending adaptive brightness to more Windows laptops and desktops

Microsoft is extending the ability to automatically adjust screen brightness based on the content being displayed to laptops connected to a charger and desktop PCs. In addition, the company comes with a number of improvements for the Microsoft Store.

The Content Adaptive Brightness Control feature was previously only available for wireless laptops, but in Windows Insider Preview Build 23434 for the Canary Channel is this one now also available for laptops connected to a charger, as well as desktop computers.

Microsoft promises that this auto-brightness will be unobtrusive for most users and help reduce power consumption. For laptops, the adaptive brightness is automatically on if they run on the battery, and are therefore not connected to a charger. For desktop PCs, the feature is disabled by default.

In addition, the preview build also includes a number of changes to the Microsoft Store, which, in addition to the Dev Channel are also made available in build 25330 of the Canary Channel. For example, it is now possible to install free apps without opening the product page. When users enter the name of a free app in the search field, and hover over the app in search results, an information card opens with an install button on it.

In addition, the designs of the purchase screen and the app review section will be adjusted so that they are more in line with the style of Windows 11. According to Microsoft, this should also provide a “faster” and “more reliable” experience. It is not known when the new features and other innovations of the preview builds will be available to all Windows 11 users. Usually this happens within a few months.

The information card with the install button for free apps in the Microsoft Store