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Okular isn’t just the underdog open‑source PDF viewer everyone forgets about — in day‑to‑day use it often is the better choice for millions of people who only need fast, reliable PDF viewing, annotation, and light editing without subscriptions, telemetry, or heavyweight cloud tie‑ins. Background...

MiniTool has quietly entered the standalone screen recording market with Screen Recorder 1.0, a free Windows app that promises no watermarks, no recording time limits, webcam picture‑in‑picture, real‑time annotation and up to 4K capture — all aimed at casual creators, teachers, and anyone who...

If you’re fed up with the Windows Snipping Tool’s limitations and need a more capable, annotation-first workflow, PicPick is a compact, full-featured alternative that many Windows users now prefer for everyday screen capture and quick video walkthroughs. PicPick bundles advanced capture modes, a...

Microsoft’s Snipping Tool is quietly closing a long‑standing gap: you can now type text directly onto screenshots inside the editor, a feature long requested by power users and support professionals alike and recently surfaced in Insider previews and community demonstrations. Early evidence of a...

Microsoft’s latest Paint update reframes the long‑running app as a serious low‑friction image editor by adding an editable project file format and per‑tool opacity controls — features that put Paint squarely in the conversation as a free, entry‑level alternative to Photoshop for everyday tasks...

Microsoft has quietly added a one‑click Internet speed test launcher to Windows 11’s taskbar and quick settings, and it’s arriving alongside continued enhancements to the Snipping Tool (a.k.a. “Scissors”) that push the app from a basic screenshot utility toward a compact image and video capture...

Microsoft’s humble Print Screen (PrtSc) workflow in Windows is quietly changing again: the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 Canary builds is being tested with a window‑pick recording mode and an early annotation (draw-on-screen) panel, moving the built-in utility closer to a one‑stop capture...

Windows 11’s Snipping Tool can now pick and record a specific application window — accessible via the familiar Win + Shift + R shortcut — thanks to a new window mode introduced in Snipping Tool version 11.2507.14.0, currently rolling to Insiders in the Canary (and some Dev) channel builds...

Microsoft’s Snipping Tool appears poised to flip the traditional screenshot workflow by letting you draw and highlight on the live screen before you capture it — a change that promises faster annotation, tighter AI integrations, and a more pen‑friendly experience across Windows devices...

Microsoft’s Snipping Tool is being readied to let you draw directly on the live screen before you capture it — a change that would flip the traditional screenshot workflow and bring the app closer to dedicated third‑party capture utilities and inking-first workflows already familiar to tablet...

Everyone who uses a PC eventually needs to capture what’s on their screen, from sharing an error message with tech support, to creating step-by-step guides, or preserving a memorable moment from a favorite video. Whether you’re on Windows 10 or 11, the operating system offers a wide variety of...

As Microsoft moves toward ending official support for Windows 10, users around the globe are reflecting on what they'll gain or lose when transitioning to Windows 11. While much of the media spotlight falls on hardware requirements, security, or productivity tools, one specific and...

Artificial intelligence, once considered the exclusive province of PhD-level experts and data scientists locked away in research labs, is now permeating nearly every industry with an astonishing reach. But what’s perhaps most surprising—and potentially life-changing for the new generation of job...

Once regarded as little more than a basic utility for capturing static screenshots, the Windows 11 Snipping Tool is rapidly transforming into a multifunctional powerhouse—one that now stands poised to take on sophisticated, creative tasks thanks to a wave of ongoing enhancements. Among the most...

There’s a quietly humming universe within Windows, and most users are blissfully unaware of the cosmic power right within their reach. It’s called PowerToys, a name that suggests more superhero sidekick than system utility, but in reality, it’s a toolkit built for productivity nerds, obsessive...

For many Windows users, the ability to capture and annotate screenshots is more than just a convenience—it’s a productivity powerhouse. Whether you need to record an error message for IT support, preserve an inspiring design element, or annotate images for collaborative projects, the Snipping...

Windows enthusiasts, it’s time to rejoice! Microsoft’s PowerToys, the ultimate collection of productivity tools for those who love to tinker with Windows, has received a significant upgrade. The latest addition to its arsenal is none other than ZoomIt, a tool that promises to revolutionize how...

Ah, the Snipping Tool—humble, unassuming, and tucked neatly into the heart of Windows. For most folks, it’s just there to grab quick screenshots of whatever’s gracing their monitors. However, if you’re only using the default rectangular capture mode to snag a picture of your screen, then my...

In a digital age swamped with an overwhelming array of applications designed to capture our screens, deciding on the right tool can feel akin to wandering through a labyrinth of choices — each promising more features than the last. However, despite a slew of third-party contenders vying for your...

Customizing Your Snipping Tool Experience Gone are the days when users were bound to a single, fixed location for their screenshots. The new feature empowers users to set their preferred folder for each snip. This means that whether you prefer to save your images directly to a project-specific...