Windows 11 25H2 Features Breakdown: Sudo, Wi-Fi 7, and Missed Potential

Hold onto your hats, folks, because Microsoft just dropped the “next big thing” for Windows, the Windows 11 25H2 update! And by “big thing,” I mean they pressed the upload button on what feels like the most underwhelming sequel since The Matrix Resurrections. Seriously, were you expecting a revolutionary, game-changing experience that would make your PC transcend its mortal coil? Well, you might want to dial those expectations back. Waaay back.

So, what exactly is in this shiny new update that Microsoft has been teasing? After digging through the digital couch cushions, it seems the main “features” are a few tweaks that most of us will probably click past without even noticing. It’s like getting a new patch for your favorite RPG, but instead of a cool new questline or a massive dragon to fight, the developers just changed the font color in the options menu. Thanks, I guess?

What’s New in Windows 11 25H2? (Spoiler: Not Much)

Get ready for a feature list that’s about as exciting as watching paint dry in a server room. Here’s what we’re getting:

• Sudo for Windows: Okay, I’ll give them this one. For the Linux nerds among us (you know who you are), having a Sudo command is actually kinda cool. It lets you run elevated commands without having to open a whole new console as an admin. It’s a nice quality-of-life improvement for developers and power users. For everyone else? It’s just a weird word you’ll probably never type.
• 7-Zip and TAR Creation in File Explorer: You can now create 7-Zip and TAR archives right from the File Explorer. Is it useful? Sure. Is it the groundbreaking feature we were all holding our breath for? Absolutely not. It’s like finding out your new car comes with slightly better floor mats. Neat, but not exactly a reason to trade in your old model.
• Wi-Fi 7 Support: For the three people on planet Earth who actually have a Wi-Fi 7 router, congratulations! Your internet is now theoretically faster. The rest of us will just continue to stare at our Wi-Fi bars, silently praying for a stable connection during our next Helldivers 2 match.
• Voice Clarity Improvements: Microsoft says they’ve improved their AI-powered Voice Clarity. So, your teammates might hear your panicked screams with slightly more… clarity? It’s hard to test and even harder to get excited about.

Where Are the Real Features?