Windows 11 August Patch Tuesday update fixes display and brightness issues
Widgets, screen brightness, and more have been fixed with the latest update for Windows 11.
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What you need to know
The second Tuesday of August just passed, meaning Microsoft has released another set of Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11. Those running the latest version of Windows 11 (version 22H2) will receive an update toBuild 22621.2134. There aren’t any new features in the update, but there are several improvements.
Screen brightness settings should be more accurate after the update. Widgets should have a smoother experience as well. As is normally the case for Patch Tuesday updates, a long list of improvements adds up to an overall better computing experience.
The August Patch Tuesday update includes all of the changes and improvements that shipped in preview on July 26, 2023 in update KB5028254. Here are the highlights and improvementslisted by Microsoft:
August Patch Tuesday Highlights
August Patch Tuesday Improvements
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