Microsoft has begun rolling out Gaming Copilot — a voice-enabled, context-aware AI assistant — into the Windows 11 Game Bar and will extend the feature to the Xbox mobile app in October, bringing in-game help, achievement tracking, and on‑screen analysis directly to PC players aged 18 and over...
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Microsoft has quietly reworked the Xbox app on Windows 11 into a genuine one‑stop hub for PC gaming, and the implications reach well beyond a refreshed launcher: the app now aggregates installed titles from multiple storefronts, lets you launch non‑Microsoft games without opening third‑party...
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The moment you switch a daily driver from Windows to Ubuntu, certain expectations—system-level conveniences you didn’t notice until they vanished—quickly become obvious. A recent first‑person piece catalogued four Windows conveniences the author missed after moving to Ubuntu: a one‑click system...
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PowerToys already solves dozens of small-but-annoying Windows problems for power users, and the five wishlist items proposed by the community capture practical, high-impact improvements that could make the suite even more indispensable.
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PowerToys began life as a set of...
Windows 11 gives you more ways to capture your screen than most users realize — from the classic Print Screen key to a modern Snipping Tool with OCR and video capture — and the short, practical guide in the AOL piece distills seven quick methods for everyday use while also surfacing a few recent...
Screenshots are one of those tiny productivity tools that repay learning a hundredfold: capture an error message, save a receipt, illustrate a how‑to, or document a configuration in seconds. On HP laptops running Windows 11, you have multiple ways to capture the screen — from the simple Print...
Windows provides a surprising number of ways to capture your screen, from the quick-and-dirty Print Screen key to a full-featured Snipping Tool that now includes OCR and video recording — this guide explains each native option, shows when to reach for third‑party tools, and evaluates risks and...
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Windows shortcuts aren’t a gimmick—they’re the difference between fumbling through menus and moving at the speed of thought, and ZDNET’s “Master these 48 Windows keyboard shortcuts and finish work early” is a concise reminder that a measured investment in muscle memory returns daily time...
Chromebooks don’t use a Windows key or a traditional Print Screen button, but capturing your screen is still fast and flexible — whether you prefer a single keypress, the on-screen Screen Capture tool, voice control, an external keyboard, or a browser extension. This guide consolidates every...
Microsoft’s official guidance on the “Print Screen” key has been quietly refreshed, and it confirms a simple truth Windows fans have felt for years: there’s more than one “right” way to capture your screen—and the defaults continue to evolve across Windows 10 and Windows 11. From Win+PrtScn...
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Windows 11 continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with Microsoft recently unveiling an impressive slate of AI-powered updates for three of its most widely-used built-in applications: Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad. Aimed at both creatives and productivity-focused users, these enhancements mark...
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Artificial intelligence is sweeping through every corner of the digital landscape, and Microsoft is ensuring it doesn't overlook even its most fundamental tools. Windows 11, more than any previous iteration of the iconic operating system, is on a mission to become an AI-powered productivity hub...
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Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature for Windows 11, a significant addition designed to enhance user productivity by enabling seamless retrieval of past activities. Initially announced in May 2024, Recall is now available on select Copilot+ PCs, marking a pivotal moment in...
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Microsoft has just set the digital cat amongst the privacy pigeons with its official launch of Recall — an AI-powered feature that quietly screenshots your every move on a Copilot Plus PC. For those keeping score at home (or, let’s be real, for those who can’t even recall what they were doing...
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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...
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Microsoft is set to make a subtle yet powerful refinement to one of Windows 11’s most beloved utilities. In an upcoming update, the familiar Snipping Tool will receive an integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) text extraction feature, enabling users to extract text from any on-screen...
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In a move that has both intrigued and raised eyebrows across the tech community, Microsoft recently began rolling out its much-discussed 'Recall' feature in a beta version for Windows 11. This feature promises to transform the way users interact with their files and applications, but it carries...
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Windows 11 users now face an intriguing yet controversial update as Microsoft rolls out the new Recall feature, sparking debates among technology enthusiasts and cybersecurity experts alike. This update—delivered through the Release Preview Channel—adds another layer to Windows 11’s evolving...
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Capturing Your Screen: Essential Methods for Taking a Screenshot on Your Laptop
Screenshots have become a universal language for communication in today's digital age. Whether you're a student submitting proof of work, a professional preparing a tutorial, or just sharing a funny moment with...
Snipping Tool remains a surprisingly underrated gem in the vast toolkit of Windows screenshot utilities. With a market teeming with technically advanced alternatives like ShareX, Greenshot, and LightShot, it might seem counterintuitive to cling to a tool that many critics deem limited. Yet for...