GitHub for Windows has seen significant updates since its initial release, with the most recent being version 1.0.38, illustrating the commitment to frequent improvements. Notable enhancements include the integration of Git support with Visual Studio, which allows users to clone repositories easily into Visual Studio via GitHub for Windows. Additionally, repositories now display glyphs indicating their status as private, public, or non-GitHub. Users can also clone repositories by dragging and dropping URLs into the GitHub for Windows dashboard, and create new repositories by dragging folders of code onto the dashboard. These features aim to streamline Git repository management and facilitate easier use of Git on Windows machines.