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  1. Windows 11 Snipping Tool Gets OCR & Redaction Features for Enhanced Productivity

    Microsoft has recently enhanced Windows 11's Snipping Tool by integrating Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, allowing users to extract text directly from screenshots. This update streamlines the process of capturing and utilizing on-screen text, eliminating the need for...
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  2. Microsoft Edge Tests Free VPN for Enhanced Online Privacy on Windows 11

    Microsoft Edge is quietly experimenting with its privacy toolset once again. In the latest test rollout on the Edge Canary channel, users on Windows 11 may soon notice a “Get VPN for free” button embedded within the browser’s Secure Network hub. This new initiative aims to bolster online privacy...
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  3. End of Microsoft Defender VPN: What It Means for Users

    Microsoft is making a surprising move by announcing the end of its Defender Privacy Protection VPN service for Microsoft 365 subscribers. The VPN, which was introduced just a couple of years ago and expanded globally, will now officially be retired on February 28, 2025. Let’s break this down...
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  4. Windows 10 Creators Update coming April 11, Surface expands to more markets

    Creativity has led the inspiration of our world’s greatest inventors, architects, educators, entrepreneurs, developers, and students, delivering advancements that move our world forward. Today, people value creativity more than ever, placing us on the cusp of a new wave of exploration...
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  5. Windows 10 Ad Blocker Defeated in Chrome?

    Hi Has anyone else experienced Chrome blocking video if you run Ad Blocker? If I turn on Ad Blocker the ad is gone and I get the sound, but there is a black screen in the video window. If I turn Ad Blocker off the video returns but I have to watch the same ad, over and over every time I run a...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. Word of Warning on DoNotSpy10 Windows 10 Privacy Tool

    A new tool to help with configuring Windows 10's privacy settings is a wolf in disguise. read more Continue reading...
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    Windows 7 CCleaner Drive Wiper

    I would like to know what the purpose of the "drive wiper" on CCleaner is for and whether it is safe to use? Your comments will be most appreciated
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  8. Windows 7 Windows 7 File eraser/shredder ? anyone know one?

    can any one tell me a file eraser/shredder that works with windows 7 as i have tried to find one and can not find one that has the right click to shred files.:( any help will be appreciated:) Thanks
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support