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Microsoft Infuses Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad with AI — Exclusive to Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is rolling out a sweeping set of AI-powered updates to three of its most iconic Windows 11 applications — Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad — marking a pivotal shift in how users...
Windows 11 24H2 Beta Brings Native PC Migration Tool: What It Can and Can’t Transfer
Microsoft has quietly dropped a long-overdue feature into the latest Windows 11 24H2 beta (Build 26120.4161): a built-in PC migration wizard. For years, Windows users transferring to a new computer...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Set to Enable Native Animated GIF Creation, Leak Reveals
The Windows 11 Snipping Tool is on the verge of a major upgrade—adding the ability to create animated GIFs directly from screen recordings, according to details leaked by Windows enthusiast...
AI Upgrades Hit Windows 11’s Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool—Exclusive to Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is rolling out long-awaited AI features to three of Windows 11’s most iconic built-in apps—Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad—but the upgrades come with a significant hardware string...
Microsoft Windows 11 Classic Apps Get AI Powers—If You Have the Right Hardware and Subscriptions
Microsoft’s decades-old desktop companions—Paint, Notepad, and the Snipping Tool—are being reborn as generative AI powerhouses. Starting this week, Windows Insiders on Canary and Dev channels...
Microsoft Integrates AI into Notepad: Transforming the Classic Text Editor with Generative AI
Introduction Microsoft's Notepad, a staple in the Windows operating system since 1983, has long been appreciated for its simplicity and efficiency as a basic text editor. In a significant evolution,...
Build 26120.4161 adds security processor details, Intune energy controls, and HDR toggles
Introduction Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515) to the Beta Channel, continuing its commitment to refining the Windows 11 experience. This latest build...