clipboard management

A subtle yet highly practical improvement could soon arrive for Windows users through PowerToys: a new clipboard feedback overlay. This feature, currently proposed under the name "ClipPing," aims to tackle a common annoyance in the Windows experience—the uncertainty over whether something has...

Everyday computing is packed with tiny innovations and time-saving tools that often go overlooked, lost in the deluge of splashier feature updates and UI revamps. Yet among these digital wallflowers, the Windows clipboard history stands out as a transformative, if quietly implemented, tool that...

Navigating Windows efficiently is a skill that transforms the user experience from a sluggish, point-and-click routine into a seamless, almost instinctive flow. Power users and IT professionals have long sung the praises of keyboard shortcuts, and for good reason: with the right combinations...

Maximizing productivity has become both an art and a science in the digital age, and for many Windows users, mastering keyboard shortcuts is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to elevate efficiency. From navigating complex file systems to streamlining everyday tasks in Microsoft Office...

KDE Plasma’s clipboard management is reshaping expectations about what a modern desktop environment can offer, especially when stack up against Windows 11’s Clipboard History. For those passionate about productivity, seamless workflows, or simply squeezing maximum utility out of everyday tools...

Raycast, long celebrated as one of macOS’s premier productivity tools, is finally making its anticipated arrival on Windows 11—a development that is poised to energize the productivity landscape for PC users and stir the ongoing evolution of keyboard-centric workflows. As Raycast transitions...

Power users and casual Windows enthusiasts alike are always searching for ways to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and squeeze more value from their systems. Enter Microsoft PowerToys: an often-overlooked collection of utilities that unveils a new level of customization and efficiency...

Notepad, Microsoft’s stationery stalwart on Windows, has always occupied a curious position in the digital world: indispensable for coders and casual users alike, yet untouched by the grand ambitions of feature-packed office suites. It weathered decades of technological change, surviving with...

PowerToys on Windows 11 just got even more indispensable. The latest 0.89.0 update introduces a powerful twist to its Advanced Paste tool: fast and local video and audio conversion. For long-time Windows enthusiasts and productivity power-users alike, this marks a significant boost in...

Revolutionizing Productivity: Text Extractor Debuts in Windows 11 Snipping Tool Windows 11 users, particularly those on the Insider preview channels, have a powerful new capability arriving in their native Snipping Tool experience. The long-utilized Snipping Tool, historically a straightforward...

You’ve got secrets, embarrassing Google searches, sensitive logins, or maybe just that one meme you copied waiting to spill onto someone else’s screen. In the lightning-fast copy-and-paste world of Windows 11, your humble clipboard silently hoards everything—text, images, links, and all—hoping...

Once upon a time, in a Windows world buzzing with productivity seekers and shortcut fanatics, there existed a powerful collection known as PowerToys—a suite worshipped by tweakers, workflow obsessives, and anyone who ever right-clicked their way out of a sticky situation. But even a toolbelt as...

Clearing your clipboard history in Windows 11 is more than a mere housekeeping task—it’s a smart way to enhance your privacy, boost performance, and streamline your workflow. Whether you’re juggling confidential data or just tired of clutter, there are simple methods at your fingertips to clear...

Switching from Windows to Mac can sometimes feel like being a fish out of water. You miss familiar features and functionalities—like app switching and clipboard management—that enhance your productivity. Fortunately, there are third-party applications that help bridge that gap, ensuring your new...

This week's tech tip highlights an invaluable feature for Windows users eager to enhance their productivity: unlocking the Windows Clipboard History. This quick guide will cover how to use this feature effectively on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, allowing users to manage and utilize...

In our final post of the Windows 10 by 10 development series, we’ll talk about the feature introductions and enhancements in Windows 10 that help you create more secure apps. When we think of security, we can split it up in these three main areas: authentication, data-in-flight and data-at-rest...