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The latest Annotations coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Okular Review: The Open Source PDF Viewer That Challenges Adobe & Microsoft
In the crowded landscape of PDF viewers dominated by Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Edge, an open-source alternative has been quietly building a reputation among power users and privacy-conscious...
MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0 launches free with no watermarks or time limits on 4K captures.
MiniTool has quietly entered the competitive screen recording market with the release of Screen Recorder 1.0, a completely free Windows application that promises professional-grade features without...
PicPick Review: The Ultimate Screen Capture & Annotation Tool for Windows Power Users
For Windows users who regularly need to capture, annotate, and edit screenshots, the built-in Snipping Tool often falls short of professional needs. Enter PicPick, a comprehensive screen capture and...
Snipping Tool Text Tool: Microsoft Adds Native Typing to Screenshots
Microsoft has finally addressed one of the most requested features in its Snipping Tool application, introducing native text typing capabilities directly onto screenshots for Windows Insiders. This...
Paint Update: .paint Project Files and Opacity Slider Now in Insider Testing
Microsoft is giving Windows 11’s built-in Paint app its most significant workflow upgrade in years. Starting this week, Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels can save layered compositions...
Microsoft hides a one-click speed test inside Windows 11's taskbar — but there's a trade-off
Microsoft has begun testing a new internet speed test shortcut directly inside the Windows 11 taskbar, but it comes with a notable limitation: clicking it opens a Bing web page rather than running a...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Canary Now Records Single App Windows — But No Dynamic Tracking
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Windows 11 Snipping Tool Can Now Record Just One App Window, But There's a Catch
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 Insiders a reason to retire their screen-cropping reflex: Snipping Tool version 11.2507.14.0 now records a specific application window, not just a manual rectangle. The...
Snipping Tool's Live Annotation Flips Screenshot Workflow with Pre-Capture Inking and AI Prompts
Microsoft is internally testing a fundamental rework of its Snipping Tool that lets users draw arrows, circle UI controls, and highlight text directly on the live screen before a screenshot is taken....
Draw Before You Snip: Microsoft Tests Live Annotation for Snipping Tool
The Snipping Tool’s latest evolution breaks the traditional screenshot workflow. Microsoft is internally testing a feature called Live Annotation that lets users draw, highlight, and add shapes...
Mastering Screenshots on Windows: Tips, Tools, and Advanced Techniques
Screenshots are an indispensable part of everyday computing, empowering users to save, share, and troubleshoot with just a few clicks. Whether it’s capturing a fleeting error message for tech...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool: Boost Productivity with Advanced Screen Capture Features
The transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 brings a host of improvements, but one of the most underrated upgrades is the enhanced Snipping Tool. Microsoft has transformed this once-simple...