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Windows 10 ships with simple, no‑cost options to capture your screen—but knowing which built‑in tool to use, when to reach for a free third‑party utility, and how to avoid common pitfalls will save time and headaches for everyone from educators and IT pros to gamers and casual users. Background...

Microsoft has formally acknowledged that its August 12, 2025 cumulative security update is responsible for severe stuttering, lag and choppy audio/video in NDI-based workflows on affected Windows 11 and Windows 10 builds, and vendors and community engineers have published an immediate—but...

Microsoft’s August cumulative updates have introduced a hard-to-ignore problem for streamers and live‑production teams: NDI streams that previously ran flawlessly on local networks now stutter, drop frames, or produce choppy audio after installing KB5063878 (Windows 11) or KB5063709 (Windows...

Microsoft has acknowledged a new, practical regression introduced by the August cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878) that can cause severe stuttering, dropped frames, and choppy audio/video in NDI‑based streaming flows — a problem that disproportionately affects multi‑PC capture and...

Microsoft has acknowledged that this month’s cumulative update has an ugly side effect for creators and broadcasters: Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems that installed the August 12, 2025 security patches can exhibit severe stuttering and choppy audio/video in popular streaming tools that rely on...

Microsoft’s Snipping Tool for Windows 11 has taken another small step toward being a genuine, all‑in‑one capture utility: a test build of the app now lets you pick a program window when starting a video recording, rather than forcing a free‑draw rectangle. That improvement — arriving in Snipping...

Screen recording has emerged as an indispensable function for users across all walks of digital life—from professionals needing to capture presentations or troubleshooting steps, to educators generating tutorials, to passionate gamers showcasing their skills. As workflows continue to evolve on...

Windows has long been the go-to operating system for millions of users, and while it does come with a suite of built-in apps, not every native tool hits the mark when it comes to speed, simplicity, or customization. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking that the default Windows Calculator or...

Changing your webcam background in Windows 11 can transform your video calls into a professional, fun, or even mysterious experience. Whether you’re organizing a serious meeting or simply wanting to hide that mountain of laundry in the background, you’ve got options aplenty. Let’s dive into the...

Screen recording is no longer the exclusive purview of tech enthusiasts or digital ninjas. Windows 11 has leveled the playing field, equipping users with a variety of tools that cater to everyone, from casual users making quick tutorials to content creators crafting professional-grade videos...

In a game-changing update for Windows 11 users, Microsoft has integrated the Windows Package Manager (Winget) into the Microsoft Store to manage updates for Win32 applications that come with their own custom installers. This advancement signifies a notable shift in how users update popular...

Recording audio on Windows 11 has become incredibly accessible, offering a range of tools and applications for different needs. Whether you are looking to capture a voiceover, record interviews, or lay down a musical track, Windows provides both built-in options and various free third-party...

A Retrospective In late 2016, the Windows Insider team did something new. We hosted a real-time Webcast. While the concept of a webcast is not new, this was the first one for us. We hosted it during the development cycle for the Creator’s update and we timed it with the first Bug Bash. It was...