Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1743 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. This release finally get independent volume sliders so a user does not have to lower their volume for someone else sharing the stream. File Explorer sees a small but welcome change where the Open verb icon now matches the default application handling the file. The Feedback Hub receives a refresh that simplifies submission flows and lets users send compliments alongside bug reports.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1743 Adds Independent Volume Sliders for Shared Audio

Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel can now test independent volume sliders when sharing audio between devices. This update also refines how file icons appear in context menus and refreshes the Feedback Hub interface. Users should expect some rough edges since this is still early software, but the shared audio tweaks are the highlight here.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1743 Shared Audio Fixes

The most noticeable change arrives under the hood of Bluetooth audio sharing where individual volume sliders now control each listener separately. Previously adjusting one device often meant turning down the sound for everyone connected to that session, which was frustrating when two people had different hearing preferences or volume tolerances. The taskbar gets a small indicator while sharing is active so users know exactly what is happening without digging through settings. Support has expanded to include newer hardware like the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and Sony WF‑1000XM6 although some older devices might still struggle with synchronization issues found in earlier builds.

Context Menu and Feedback Hub Improvements

File management gets a minor visual fix where right clicking an executable file now shows the correct app icon next to the Open verb. This sounds trivial but it helps distinguish between different types of launchers when multiple programs handle similar files on the desktop. The Feedback Hub receives a full skin refresh with a unified template for submissions and a new option to send compliments instead of just complaining about bugs. A focused surface allows quick reporting from the corner of the screen before expanding back into the main window if more detail is needed. Users can choose whether their reports stay private or show up in the community feed which might change how Microsoft prioritizes certain fixes based on visibility.

Keep an eye on the build notes for the next wave of changes and report any glitches through the new interface if you spot them. Enjoy testing the updates without breaking your daily work too much.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1743 (Canary Channel)

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1743 to the Canary Channel. (KB 5081339)

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1743 (Canary Channel)