Earlier this year, Microsoft updated Windows 11 with the ability to show a card containing the weather information on the lock screen, allowing people to check the forecast without unlocking the device. Well, the company is now updating the operating system with the ability to show cards for other types of updates on the lock screen.
Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11’s Release Preview Channel. Among other features, it gives the operating system the ability to show information about finance, traffic, and sports on the lock screen. Each type of information appears on a different card. Clicking on a card opens the relevant section on the MSN website.
The update containing the latest feature changes the build number to 22631.3371. Neowin says that to get these widgets on the lock screen, you have to download the ViveTool from GitHub and follow a short process to be able to options to activate those widgets from Settings » Personalization » Lock Screen » Lock Screen Status.