accessibility tools

Microsoft has begun rolling out Gaming Copilot (Beta) to Windows PCs via the Xbox Game Bar, an in‑overlay AI assistant that promises real‑time, voice‑first help, screenshot‑aware guidance, achievement tracking, and personalized game recommendations — with mobile Xbox app support scheduled for...

Windows 11 continues to break ground with features that make accessibility tools not only robust, but also highly customizable for users with diverse needs. One of the most significant enhancements in recent updates is the ability to add custom words to the Voice Access vocabulary—a development...

A subtle but significant transformation has arrived for Windows 11 insiders: after over a year of limbo, Microsoft is reintroducing the highly anticipated crosshair mouse pointer for users with low vision. This full-screen crosshair, designed to dramatically improve mouse tracking and...

Windows Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool designed to assist users with visual impairments by enlarging on-screen content and reading text aloud. This feature enhances the usability of Windows for individuals who are blind, color blind, or have low vision. Getting Started with Magnifier...

Magnifier is an essential accessibility feature built into Windows that helps users with low vision to better interact with their screens. One often underutilized but incredibly powerful capability of Magnifier is its ability to read text aloud, converting visible on-screen information into an...

Magnifier, a built-in accessibility tool in Windows, is designed to improve on-screen visibility and offers a unique feature that allows screen text to be read aloud. While it has long served people with visual impairments, recent updates have expanded its utility to a broader range of users...

Microsoft has introduced "Copilot Mode" in its Edge browser, an AI-driven feature designed to enhance user experience by integrating advanced functionalities directly into the browsing environment. Key Features of Copilot Mode: Unified Interface: Upon opening a new tab, users are presented...

The debut of Microsoft Edge Copilot’s new AI Mode signals a transformative leap for everyday web browsing, blending the power of generative AI into even the most routine online tasks. As Microsoft intensifies its push into artificial intelligence, the Edge browser’s Copilot Mode—now using...

Magnifier is one of Windows’ most overlooked accessibility tools, yet its value has become increasingly apparent as more users demand flexible ways to interact with productivity apps like Calendar. Whether you’re navigating a crowded Outlook.com schedule, setting up shared events, or simply...

Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool in Windows 10 designed to enlarge parts of your screen, making text and images easier to see. When using the Calendar app, Magnifier can enhance readability and navigation. Here's how to effectively use Magnifier with Calendar: Turning on Magnifier...

Magnifier, a core accessibility tool in Windows, empowers users to zoom in on specific portions of their screen for enhanced clarity and readability. Whether dealing with visual impairments, temporarily struggling with small on-screen text, or just wanting closer inspection of particular...

Magnifier has long been an essential Windows accessibility tool, offering millions of users enhanced visibility and greater ease of use regardless of their specific visual needs. Unlike screen readers or simple high-contrast modes, Magnifier actually enlarges a portion or the entirety of what’s...

Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Windows 11 aimed at addressing performance issues by automatically collecting diagnostic data when users experience system sluggishness. This initiative is part of the upcoming 25H2 update and is currently being tested in the Windows Insider Program...

The pace at which artificial intelligence is being integrated into mainstream computing has never been greater, and Microsoft’s latest update to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs is a testament to this accelerating trend. In recent months, the Redmond-based technology giant has launched a wave of...

Windows 11 users are witnessing one of the most substantial waves of feature updates since the operating system’s launch, as Microsoft unleashes a bundle of 14 new tools and improvements covering everything from artificial intelligence enhancements to time-saving tweaks across core apps like...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic vision—it’s become a daily companion in the ways people work, create, and interact with technology. Recent data underscores the pace of this transformation: Microsoft’s commissioned consumer AI report indicates that nearly 60% of people have...

AI is rapidly reshaping the landscape of personal computing, and with today’s Windows 11 update, Microsoft has delivered its most significant leap forward yet—one that fundamentally redefines how users interact with their devices. Across work, creativity, accessibility, and daily productivity...

Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging trend—it’s transforming the landscape of desktop computing, dramatically reshaping how users interact with their PCs. Microsoft’s new wave of Windows 11 AI experiences, now broadly rolling out across Copilot+ PCs, signals a fundamental shift in...

Students navigating today’s educational landscape face demands unlike any previous generation. The sheer pace of technological change, the ubiquity of hybrid and remote classes, and the constant pressure to stand out mean that every competitive edge matters. It’s no surprise, then, that...

Microsoft’s relentless drive to refine Windows 11 has reached a new milestone with the release of two preview builds—26200.5710 (KB5062676)—to both the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program. The simultaneous release of these builds underscores Microsoft’s intention to blur the...