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  1. Gaming Copilot: AI Assistant in Windows 11 Game Bar (Beta)

    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...
  2. Xbox PC App Becomes an Aggregated Gaming Hub for Windows 11

    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...
  3. From Windows to Ubuntu: 4 Missing Desktop Conveniences

    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...
  4. PowerToys Wishlist: Run+Workspaces, Image Converter, Auto Screenshots, Mouse Remap, Monitor Control

    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. Background / Overview PowerToys began life as a set of...
  5. Windows 11 Screenshot Guide: 7 Quick Capture Methods

    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...
  6. HP Windows 11 Screenshot Guide: Quick Keys, Snipping Tool, and Tips

    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...
  7. Master Windows screen capture: Snipping Tool, PrtScn, Game Bar, and third-party tools

    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...
  8. Master Windows 11 Shortcuts: 48 Keyboard Tips to Finish Work Faster

    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...
  9. Take Screenshots on Chrome OS: Keyboard, Voice & Extensions

    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...
  10. Master Windows Print Screen: Snipping Tool, Game Bar, and Settings Updates

    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...
  11. Windows 11 AI Updates: Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad Reinvented with AI Features

    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...
  12. Microsoft Brings Generative AI to Windows 11 Apps: Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool

    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...
  13. Microsoft Launches Windows 11 Recall Feature for Smarter Activity Retrieval

    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...
  14. Microsoft Recall and Windows AI Search: The Future of Privacy and Digital Memory

    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...
  15. Revolutionize Your Workflow with Windows 11's Integrated Snipping Tool Text Extractor

    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...
  16. Windows 11 Snipping Tool Update: Integrated OCR for Instant Text Extraction

    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...
  17. Microsoft Windows 11 Recall Feature: Convenience or Privacy Concern?

    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...
  18. Microsoft's Controversial Windows 11 Recall Feature: Benefits and Security Risks

    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...
  19. How to Capture Screenshots on Your Laptop: Essential Techniques for Windows 10 & 11

    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...
  20. Why Snipping Tool Stands Out: Simplicity, Efficiency, and Modern Features

    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...