Hands-on with Windows 11 build 22518 (video): Voice access, weather button, desktop Spotlight, and new Notepad

The latest build of Windows 11 brings back the weather widget button and lets you control your PC with speech.

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What you need to know

Microsoft recently rolled outWindows 11 build 22518to Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build includes several new features, including the return of the weather widget button and the ability to control your PC with speech. Our senior editor Zac Bowden runs through all of the new features in our latest hands-on video.

Bowden also takes a look at thenew Notepad app, which was recently updated for Insiders.

Here’s what’s new in Windows 11 build 22518:

You can read about the build’s known issues in ourpost covering its initial launch.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.