I opened Paint and a small banner asked me to join “Windows AI Labs” — an opt‑in program that, according to the on‑screen card and an attached programme agreement, will let selected users test experimental AI features inside Microsoft Paint before those features are broadly released.
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Windows ships with capable, polished defaults — but for many real workflows the built‑in apps are the bottleneck: limited features, conservative design choices, and occasional performance problems leave gaps that small, focused third‑party tools fill quickly and cheaply. The six alternatives...
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Microsoft has shipped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27938 to the Canary Channel, and the headline feature worth immediate attention is the introduction of AI actions in File Explorer — a right‑click context menu that brings image editing, web visual search, and document summarization into the...
Microsoft has quietly pushed an Image Transform update to Copilot+ Windows 11 machines: KB5066124 advances the on‑device Image Transform AI component to version 1.2508.906.0, bringing incremental improvements to the inpainting, erase-and-fill, and related image-editing primitives used by Photos...
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Microsoft’s October 10, 2023 cumulative update for Windows 11—delivered as KB5031354 (OS Build 22621.2428)—serves a dual role: it ships critical security fixes while acting as the vehicle for a portion of the company’s so‑called “Moment 4” feature drop, bringing visible changes to core inbox...
Microsoft has quietly published KB5065501 — an Image Processing AI component update (version 1.2507.797.0) targeted at AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11, version 24H2, and the patch arrives as part of Microsoft’s ongoing effort to tune on-device AI capabilities in the Photos, Camera...
Microsoft’s August Windows 11 update is less a routine patch and more a clear statement of intent: the OS is evolving into an AI-first platform where the system sees, suggests, and—when asked—acts, on behalf of the user.
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Microsoft has been steadily folding AI into Windows for more...
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Windows 11 just picked up a file‑automation superpower: AI‑driven “actions” built directly into File Explorer that let you right‑click any supported file and instantly summarize documents, remove image backgrounds, erase objects, or launch a Bing Visual Search—no manual app juggling required...
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The pace of innovation in the Windows ecosystem continues to accelerate, with Microsoft unveiling a wave of transformative features and hardware enhancements designed to harness the full power of artificial intelligence. This new initiative solidifies Microsoft’s commitment to repositioning...
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Windows has long been synonymous with innovation, and the latest updates for Copilot+ PCs reinforce just that commitment. By expanding support across AMD, Intel, and Snapdragon-powered devices, Windows is ushering in a new era where cutting-edge hardware and intelligent software intersect to...
Transferring your photos and videos from an iPhone to a Windows 11 PC might seem like a modern brain teaser, but with the right preparation, it’s a smooth process that can save you plenty of headaches down the line. In today’s guide, we’re breaking down the essential steps, troubleshooting tips...
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If you’ve ever needed to convert a paper document or treasured photograph into a digital copy, Windows has you covered. Microsoft’s support documentation outlines a straightforward process for scanning documents or pictures, and today we’re diving deeper into the details to help you make the...
Windows 11 has swooped in with a gale of AI-powered features to woo tech enthusiasts and productivity geeks alike. It’s got something of a repertoire now, so even if you don’t have a Copilot+ PC—yes, that's Microsoft's sleek “AI-first” hardware—you can still enjoy a good chunk of its AI sorcery...
Ah, screensavers—the nostalgic heroes of the '90s who stood watch over our computer screens while we took much-needed coffee breaks or rested our vision from excessive pixel-gazing. But let’s be honest: in this world of animated wallpapers and streamable content, screensavers have fallen...
Microsoft has officially announced an exciting suite of features for its Copilot+ laptops, intended to elevate the user experience for Windows 11. The rollout of the much-anticipated 24H2 update kicks off today and is set to extend throughout the next two months. Amid this wave of innovation...