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Windows Snipping Tool Lets You Copy Text and Create QR Codes Without Screenshots
Abubakar Mohammed
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In the latest Snipping Tool update with version 11.2503.27.0, Microsoft is rolling out the ability to copy text from your screen. You can use the keyboard shortcut to invoke the Snipping Tool and click the Text Extractor icon to select a region and start extracting text. You'll see a cool animation on the borders of the selected region before the tool highlights the text that can be copied.
Windows allows users to install fonts on the system with ease. So if you want to install fonts on Windows 11 (or Windows 10) or are looking for a new font in general, you can download a font and unzip it first. Then you can double-click and click install or go to Windows Settings and drop the font file in the Window. You can also go to Control Panel to do the same, in case you're rocking an older Windows version.
Installing Windows 11 requires you to go through Windows' out-of-the-box experience steps and sign in to your Microsoft Account. However, if you're unwilling to sign in and want to use Windows 11 with a local administrator account, there are a few ways to do it. One of the is by using the Command Prompt when installing Windows, and the other is by using a third-party, open-source software called Rufus.
5 Revolutionary Gadgets From Microsoft’s 50 Years of Innovation
Abubakar Mohammed
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While the Redmond giant is currently struggling to put out good hardware, it has released a considerable number of successful gadgets that redefined a few of the hardware categories. We're talking mice, keyboards, computers, consoles, and much more.
A large portion of the PC users have been accompanied by Windows for almost as long as they could remember. From Windows 1.0, 3.1, to Windows 95/98 and XP, the OSes redefined computing. Windows Vista is when Microsoft started adding modern elements to Windows, followed by Windows 7, the most popular operating system. Then came Windows 8, and it was heavily criticized for ditching the Start menu, then Windows 10, and now Windows 11.
On Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we have compared the leadership of Bill Gates and the present Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella. We have discussed their leadership styles, product launches, acquisitions, legal battles, and more.
In this read, we will go over Microsoft's second CEO, Steve Ballmer. How he came to be a part of the company, what were his achievements, how did he fail and why is he not looked upon so favorably. We will take a deep dive into his 33 years of Microsoft.
For Its 50th Anniversary, I Want Microsoft to Bring Back Windows Phones
Anshuman Jain
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In this read, we celebrate the history of Microsoft Windows Phone, by taking a look back at their history, what they offered, their strides and how they went into a spiraling downfall. We will also discuss how the company can revive their smartphone line back again in 2025.
Microsoft just turned 50 and like our recent revisit to Windows versions, there's no better time to revisit Windows logos to see how they've evolved over the years. From Windows 1.0, 3.x, to Windows 95, 98, XP, and Windows 11, the Windows logo has evolved tremendously over the years. From the old school Microsoft logo to the wavy flag identity and embracing modern aesthetics via Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. All of which ultimately leading to Windows 11.
Chromebooks are some of the most underrated machines today and that's due to the ever-rising popularity of Windows machines. While Windows is one of the best operating systems out there, ChromeOS is no slouch and has grown immensely in the last decade. Windows laptops are great overall machines for gaming and content creation, whereas Chromebooks are more suited for day to day tasks and give users excellent battery life.
Microsoft’s Phone Link Can Now Transfer Files Between Windows PC and iPhone
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft is rolling out a new update to the Phone Link — version 1.24112.73 on Windows and 1.24112.73 on iPhones. The update brings the ability to effortlessly transfer files from iPhone to Windows and vice versa.
The latest Canary build of the Terminal app brings support for ChatGPT and GitHub Copolit alongside Azure OpenAI. The feature can be accessed by clicking the small down arrow in the tabs section and clicking Terminal Chat in Settings. Users can then select the AI service they want to use. Using ChatGPT in Terminal is not free though, and requires an OpenAI API key. It's a fairly simple integration that will save users time; instead of going to a browser or app and asking questions, they can directly use Terminal Chat.
Microsoft’s ‘Click to Do’ Feature Will Be Your On-Screen Assistant Every Step of the Way
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Microsoft has announced a new Click to Do feature for its Copilot Plus PCs, which is very similar to Google's Circle to Search. The feature lets you make visual searches of text or any other content that appear on screen. Know more here.
Split screen on Windows using the Snap windows feature could be incredibly useful for multitasking and enhancing your productivity. There are four ways to split screen on Windows — using snap layout, drag and drop, keyboard shortcuts, and using snap bar.
Microsoft has released a new Windows app, allowing you to stream the desktop Windows experience on smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It's a launcher for Microsoft's cloud PC client, providing access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, and more. It's currently available for those with Microsoft work or school accounts, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, web browser, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store.
While Windows Security is more than enough on Windows 11, you might want to try other antivirus software for extra features. Some of the best free antivirus software on Windows 11 are Avast, AVG, Avira, and Bitdefender. They all can exist alongside Windows Security but be warned as most of them come with lots of bloatware baked in, which could slow down your PC.
PowerShell is used by power users and developers alike, and if you haven't updated it in a while, there are lots of ways to do it. Some of the best ways to update Windows PowerShell is using the Windows Store, downloading the installer, using the Winget utility, or updating Windows.
A Windows theme is a collection of images you can set to auto-change so you won't get bored seeing the same desktop wallpaper daily. The store has plenty of themes but not all of them are great. Hence, some of the best themes are Springtime Art, Architectural Structures, Rain in the City, and more mentioned in the article.
RIP Control Panel! Microsoft Set to Kill This Iconic Windows Feature
Abubakar Mohammed
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With Settings app in Windows 10 and 11, there's hardly any reason to justify the existence of the OG Control Panel. Microsoft knows this and has decided to kill Control Panel on Windows. The giant has confirmed that it will be deprecating the Control Panel app in favor of the Settings app.
RSAT stands for Remote System Administrator Tools and it's a collection of tools used for remotely maintaining Windows server. There are two ways to install and uninstall RSAT on Windows 11. These methods involve going into the Settings or using the Windows PowerShell in Administrator mode.
Unzipping files on Windows is no rocket science and involves Windows' built-in GUI Extract option. However, you can also use third-party apps like PeaZip and WinRAR for more advanced zipping/unzipping options, followed by the TAR command in the Terminal if you love using the command line.
To enhance performance on Windows 11 and 10, I strongly recommend users to prevent apps from launching on startup. It can significantly improve the boot time and make your PC fast and usable. On both Windows 11 and 10, you can disable startup apps from the Task Manager and Windows Settings.
Microsoft Windows BSOD Issue Linked to CrowdStrike Update Leads to Global Outage
Arjun Sha
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Windows machines around the world are crashing due to a faulty update deployed by a cybersecurity provider, CrowdStrike. Airlines, banks, media channels, and railway networks around the world are affected by the outage. CrowdStrike has published a solution to the BSOD problem. Follow our article to find the solution.
Switching to full screen on your PC using full screen keyboard shortcuts makes consuming content a tad bit immersive. Each operating system has different and multiple ways of switching to full screen. On Windows, it's by using the F11 key, whereas on macOS it's Command + F.
In case you are not aware, Microsoft has removed WordPad from Windows 11 24H2 and it won't be available in future builds too. You can, however, bring it back by downloading a small package. Many users love WordPad for the ability to open DOCX and RTF files quickly.
You can easily turn off incognito mode on a browser by hitting the X icon or by using a keyboard shortcut. However, that doesn't essentially deactivate this mode forever. In this read, we've listed all the ways you can turn off incognito mode, as well as disable it permanently across all popular web browsers.
Force quitting an app is done when an app isn't responding or if you quickly want to force close it using your keyboard. There are many ways to force quit an app on Windows, including using the task manager, a keyboard shortcut, from Windows settings, and using the Windows Terminal.
Windows lacks a live or animated wallpaper feature, but some apps can let you set live wallpapers on Windows desktops. Wallpaper Alive, Lively Wallpaper, and Wallpaper Engine are three apps that let you set animated wallpapers on Windows.
If you're on Windows and want to use Emojis in text, there are a few ways to do it. One of the ways is by using the keyboard shortcut Windows + "." to open the emoji menu, while the other way is enabling and using the on-screen keyboard from Taskbar settings, in personalization.
You can sometimes find exceptional deals in the used laptop market and save a lot of money, but buying a used laptop could be risky. If you are looking to buy a used Windows laptop, some of the things to check are the purchase invoice from the seller, benchmarks, keyboard and camera, display, and battery life.
Safe mode can help you troubleshoot issues with Windows. There are five widely known ways to get into secure boot — click Restart while holding the Shift key, using Settings, using the Command line, forcing Windows into the recovery settings, and using the System Configuration tool. Once into advanced options, you'll need to go to Troubleshoot > Startup Setting > press F4 to boot into Safe mode.
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Screen flickering is often an annoying issue that leaves users frustrated. If you are facing screen flickering on your new or old Windows 11 machine, you could try adjusting the refresh rate, reinstalling the display drivers, uninstalling unnecessary apps, and checking the cables of your monitor.
“Don’t Mean to Be a Pest,” Elon Musk Calls Out Microsoft CEO for Tech Support
Anshuman Jain
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On Sunday, Elon musk ran into an issue where while setting up his new Windows 11 laptop. He couldn't figure out how to skip the Microsoft account sign up screen. Despite help from Community Notes and a number of other users online, he was having hard time figuring out a solution. So, he went to the source of his troubles, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, asking for tech support.
Earlier, third-party Android emulators like BlueStacks and Gameloop used to rule the roost, but with the introduction of Google Play Games on PC and Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) by Google and Microsoft, things have changed for better. Google Play Games on PC consumes less memory and offers better performance. You can use WSA to use any Android app on your Windows 11 PC. It's about to be discontinued but still works.
Ishan Adhikary
Steam no longer is supported on Windows 7/8/8.1 as of January 1, 2024. This decision comes after Microsoft discontinued security updates for pre Windows 10 builds. Lack of security updates are prone to malware and cyberattacks which can cause severe problems for Steam users. Players can still play games owned in their old Windows systems but are recommended to upgrade their operating system soon.
Microsoft ‘Hudson Valley’ Windows to Be AI-Focused with 2024 Release
Satyam Kumar
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The next Windows update, codenamed Hudson Valley, is expected to bring an assortment of improvements to the operating system. It has been touted as a groundbreaking update which will introduce next-generation AI experiences. New features include Super Resolution for image quality enhancement, AI wallpapers, an advanced Copilot, and more. A new roadmap for Windows updates which will change when new updates arrive is also reportedly in the works.
Kanika Gogia
AirPods work well with a variety of devices, including your computers. Here’s how to connect AirPods to a laptop or PC.
Nearby Share for Windows Is Now Official For Everyone
Siddhartha Samaddar
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How to Access Linux Files from Windows 10/11
Abubakar Mohammed