Microsoft released yesterday the optional July 2026 updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1 and 25H2/24H2. The optional KB5101681 patch for Windows 11 version 26H1 enables the new Screen tint accessibility feature, the “quieter” Widgets experience, and the ability to pause Windows Updates for up to 35 days. All these features and more started rolling out earlier this month with the July Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2. Windows Hello improvements: Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. Windows Update improvements: This update improves calculation of update progression in Windows Update Settings.