Microsoft Windows 11 beta: What is the red pill on the taskbar? Here’s what has changed

Microsoft Windows 11 beta is now available for users to download and test, assuming they have compatible devices. Notably, the test version of the Windows 11 operating system can be accessed by users who are part of the company’s Windows Insider program. This enables them to access early release versions of the software before it is rolled out to the public to test for issues, stability and bugs. The latest beta build of the Windows 11 OS has changed one of the most bothersome features on the taskbar – flashing icons. Instead, Microsoft has chosen a new red pill design to denote open windows that need a user’s input.