Paint has been the default editing app for Windows users for many years but now the new-look app will have advanced features. News 

Microsoft Paint Revamped After Years of Use

Microsoft has started releasing an update to the Paint application after 38 years, which supports image transparency and layers. The company releases the Windows Insiders update in the Canary and Dev channels. “Today we’re starting to release an update to the Paint app to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels (version 11.2308.18.0 or later). With this update, we’re introducing support for layers and transparency,” Dave Grochocki, principal product manager of Windows Inbox Apps, said in a blog post on Monday. With this update, users can now add, remove,…

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The OCR support for the snipping tool in Windows 11 means every time a user takes a screenshot, they will be able to directly copy text from within it. (Windows) News 

Snipping Tool in Windows 11 Enhanced with New Feature

The collection of information from text-heavy images is a recurring issue for active members of the digital ecosystem. Whether it’s a screenshot of a work shift schedule, details about a project, or an exam schedule at school or college, it can be frustrating to constantly refer to an image for information. It becomes even more challenging when you can’t edit the text and have to rely on mental notes or manual writing. Fortunately, Windows 11 has introduced a new feature to the Snipping tool that allows for text copying, eliminating…

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This new Microsoft Paint app feature promises to streamline graphic editing for Windows users, offering a quick and convenient way to isolate subjects from their backgrounds. (blogs.windows.com) News 

Learn How to Utilize Microsoft Paint’s New Background Removal Feature on Windows 11

Microsoft has recently added a new feature to its Paint app in Windows 11, aiming to simplify creative tasks. The newly introduced background removal tool, inspired by Adobe Photoshop’s functionality, enables users to effortlessly eliminate backgrounds from images with a single click. This feature is expected to enhance graphic editing for Windows users by providing a fast and convenient method to isolate subjects from their backgrounds. Learn how to utilize this tool effectively. Discover the steps to effectively use the Background Removal Tool. Take advantage of this powerful tool as…

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Windows 11 will gain built-in support for controlling RGB lighting, and a new volume mixer will be introduced. (Unsplash) News 

Microsoft Windows 11 23H2 Release Date Announced

This month, the tech industry is preparing for some major events. On September 12, Apple will be hosting its highly anticipated event, but a few weeks later, Microsoft plans to steal the spotlight with its annual event. Tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see all the new technology that will be showcased. Microsoft has sent out invitations to media and influencers, indicating their return to in-person hardware presentations since the start of the pandemic. Taking place on September 21 in New York City, this event is expected to…

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Microsoft is working on an AI functionality that would allow the app to identify objects or people in photos. News 

Microsoft To Introduce AI-Powered Features On Windows 11 Applications

US tech giant Microsoft is reportedly working on different ways to bring artificial intelligence (AI) features to Windows 11. The company is considering adding AI-powered features to a few Windows 11 built-in apps like Photos, Snipping Tool. , and Paint. You’ll find these apps preinstalled in Windows 11, and new features can be rolled out through app updates from the Microsoft Store or the company’s regular OS updates, according to a Windows Central report. According to the report, Microsoft is developing an artificial intelligence function for Photos that would allow…

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Windows 11 may soon bring AI-powered creativity to Microsoft Paint, letting you turn words into art. (AFP) AI 

Microsoft Paint to Receive AI Enhancements for Windows 11 Users

According to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft is considering incorporating AI technology into its popular application, Microsoft Paint. This move could bring about substantial changes to the app in Windows 11, allowing users to generate digital canvases by simply providing text prompts. The power of AI integration Insider sources have revealed that the proposed AI enhancements to Microsoft Paint are inspired by Bing’s Image Creator, which is known for creating images based on text-based descriptions. Windows Central has even shared an internal mockup that gives a look at what…

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These apps might not consume significant storage individually, but their useless presence can contribute to the feeling of a bloated system. (Microsoft)

Microsoft Introduces Enhanced Uninstall Feature for Pre-Installed Apps in Windows 11

Microsoft, known for its consistent upgrades in both hardware and software, has recently issued media invitations for its upcoming Surface event in September. In addition to this, Microsoft has also introduced a noteworthy feature, granting users the ability to uninstall pre-installed apps that come with Windows 11. This exciting development enables users to remove unnecessary apps that are seldom utilized. Confusing built-in apps For those who were tired of keeping unused apps on their system, Microsoft has released a Canary build for Windows 11 that provides an option to remove…

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These apps might not consume significant storage individually, but their useless presence can contribute to the feeling of a bloated system. (Microsoft) News 

Microsoft Introduces Enhanced Uninstall Feature for Pre-Installed Apps in Windows 11

Microsoft, known for its consistent upgrades in both hardware and software, has recently issued media invitations for its upcoming Surface event in September. In addition to this, Microsoft has also introduced a noteworthy feature, granting users the ability to uninstall pre-installed apps that come with Windows 11. This exciting development enables users to remove unnecessary apps that are seldom utilized. Confusing built-in apps For those who were tired of keeping unused apps on their system, Microsoft has released a Canary build for Windows 11 that provides an option to remove…

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Windows 11 may have a smart feature to help you save money on energy bills. (Microsoft ) News 

Monitor Your Computer’s Energy Usage with Windows 11’s Upcoming Smart Feature

Microsoft is preparing to release a significant update for Windows 11 that has the potential to transform the way users track and control power usage on their desktop computers. Recently discovered in the latest preview build from the Dev channel, this feature, although currently concealed, offers the ability to provide detailed information about the energy consumption of your PC on a daily basis, as well as data on power usage for individual applications. The discovery was made by a Windows “detective” on Twitter known as PhantomOfEarth, who used ViVeTool, a…

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Microsoft teased 3D emojis in the latest Insider Preview Build 25905. (Microsoft) News 

Microsoft Could Introduce 3D Emojis to Windows 11 Users

After a considerable delay, Microsoft has at last unveiled its highly anticipated 3D emojis. The tech giant had initially announced its intention to introduce these emojis to users approximately two years ago. However, the development process has been ongoing since then. Finally, in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25905 to the Canary Channel, Microsoft has showcased the long-awaited emoji makeover for its users. In a blog post, Microsoft says, “With the update of our color font format to COLRv1, Windows is now able to display richer emoji with…

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The new security patch looks to fix hundreds of security issues in the previous Windows version. Here are the details. News 

Microsoft Issues Urgent Security Alert: Update Windows Immediately!

Earlier this week, Microsoft released the July 2023 Patch, a security update for Windows that addresses a total of six zero-day vulnerabilities. Additionally, this patch is expected to resolve approximately 132 flaws within the operating system. Six of these are zero-day issues, which, according to the company, have been actively utilized. A zero-day security is any attack that has been made public, but for which there is no official fix. Microsoft has already issued a fix for five of the six serious issues. Interestingly, while the previous version has hundreds…

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Microsoft unveils Windows Copilot preview, introducing AI assistance for insiders. (Microsoft) AI 

Microsoft Launches Windows Copilot AI Assistant for Windows 11 Insiders

During the Build conference, Microsoft unveiled Windows Copilot, an advanced AI-powered personal assistant, which is now available in an early preview exclusively for Windows 11 Dev Channel Insiders. This centralized AI assistance tool has generated considerable excitement among users. In a recent blog post, Microsoft revealed that the first preview of Windows Copilot in the Dev Channel will focus on providing users with an integrated interface. However, they plan to include additional functionality in future previews. Using Windows Copilot is easy – users can click the taskbar button or use…

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The new security feature is easy but only works with select websites for the time being. News 

Microsoft Begins Experimenting With Passwordless Logins For Windows 11 Computers

Microsoft is introducing a new way for Windows users to access websites by utilizing their biometric data, marking the beginning of the passkey era. Through the testing of its Windows Hello feature, the company is enabling users to log in to their accounts without the need for repetitive password input. After Apple and Google, Microsoft is the latest tech giant to offer its users a password-free option, and understandably, it has started the process with the latest version of Windows 11 for PC users. Windows Hello works on select Windows…

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Microsoft introduces AI-enabled Outlook app as default mailbox application on Windows 11. (Microsoft ) News 

Windows 11 to Feature AI-Enhanced Outlook App for Mail and Calendar

Microsoft has announced that the upcoming Windows 11 devices will have an upgraded Outlook app with AI capabilities pre-installed. This new app will replace the current default mailbox applications, including Mail, Calendar, and People, starting in 2024. Microsoft stated in a blog post: “Starting in 2024, all new Windows 11 devices will have the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox app, available for free to all users. The Mail and Calendar apps will continue to be available for download from the Microsoft Store until the end of 2024.”…

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Know all about the Windows Ink feature upgrade in the latest Windows 11 preview build. (Microsoft) News 

Experience the Amazing Benefits of Windows Ink Upgrade

On June 14th, Microsoft unveiled the latest Windows 11 preview build 23481 for Insiders in the Dev channel, which boasts several intriguing new features. The most noteworthy addition is an enhanced Windows Ink that enables users to write in any field box, providing a unique handwriting-to-text conversion capability. This means that users can now handwrite on the screen, and the software will automatically convert it into typed text. Previously, users had limited options for using their handwriting to jot down notes or write something quickly, but this new preview build…

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Phone Link has been around for a long time, and it allows users to connect their Android phone to their PC via a Wi-Fi connection. News 

Cyberstalkers Using Windows 11 Phone Link Feature to Monitor iPhone

Microsoft’s recently released Phone Link feature for Windows 11 users, which allows iPhone owners to view notifications on their Windows PCs, could pose a significant security risk. According to app developer Certo Software, the inclusion of the new Windows 11 feature raises concerns about potential security vulnerabilities that cyberstalkers can exploit against iPhone users. Phone Link has been around for a long time, and it allows users to connect an Android phone to a computer over Wi-Fi. Last month, Microsoft released the Phone Link feature for iOS to all Windows…

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It also fixed the issue causing live captions' Add a language menu icon and label to overlap. News 

Windows 11 Beta expands “Live subtitles” to support five additional languages: Learn more

Microsoft has released a new build of Windows 11 to Insiders in the Beta channel and added live subtitle support for five more languages. “Language support has been expanded to include Danish, English (Ireland), French (Canada), Korean, and Portuguese (Portugal),” Microsoft said in a blog post. The technology giant also fixed several bugs and problems during the update. In the new version, it fixed an issue where the touch keyboard would not correctly recognize the available hardware keyboard in some cases, as well as an issue that caused Live Captions…

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The feature has been included in the latest Windows Insider Build 23435, which allows users to access the Gallery view quickly through the File Explorer's navigation panel. News 

Microsoft adds a new photo gallery to Windows 11’s File Explorer

US tech giant Microsoft has introduced a new feature called “Gallery” to Windows 11, which aims to simplify access to users’ photo collections in File Explorer. According to the company, the content displayed in the gallery is the same as what users can find in the All Photos view of the Photos app. “We’re introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easier to access your photo collection. The content you see in Gallery is the same as the All Photos view in Photos,” Microsoft said…

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Windows 11 also helps you capture select parts of the screen with the snipping tool. News 

Windows 11 Snipping Tool has a privacy issue: learn more

Windows PCs have this useful cropping tool, which is an alternative way to capture specific parts of images instead of screenshots. Windows 11 also got the tool, but this week Windows 11 PC users got a worrying update about the privacy of this tool. Security experts have discovered a bug that allows people to essentially harvest data from images taken with a snipping tool. The same problem has been observed in the marking tool of Google Pixel, but now Windows 11 users also need to be careful about this error.…

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The tech giant will introduce a new deep link "uniform resource identifier" (URI). News 

A new feature from Microsoft that allows users to set default apps in Windows 11

Microsoft has announced significant changes to the way Windows controls which apps open certain files by default and how users can pin programs to the taskbar or the Start menu on the desktop. The tech giant is introducing a new deeplink “uniform Resource Identifier” (URI) that lets developers send users to the right section of the Settings menu when they want to change the way Windows 11 reacts to certain links and file types. “We will soon introduce a new Settings deeplink URI for apps that will take users directly…

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