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Now AI can write for you in Windows Notepad – Computerworld
Since last year, it has been possible to summarize texts and adjust the tone of your writing in Notepad, using Microsoft’s AI tool Copilot. In the latest beta version of Notepad (11.2504.46.0), it is also possible to create new texts from a text prompt. You can then edit the document until you are satisfied. Paint will also be equipped with…
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Build 26120.4161 for Windows 11 adds local PC-to-PC file transfer feature (Beta)
Windows 11 build 26120.4161 rolls out in the Beta Channel with a new feature to transfer files to a new computer, Click to Do with Word integration, Lock Screen widgets customization settings, and more. Microsoft is also releasing Windows 11 build 27863 in the Canary Channel with small changes and fixes. Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 build 26120.4161 (KB5058515) in…
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Signal to Windows Recall: Drop dead – Computerworld
I am so unimpressed. A few days ago, in the latest Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft revealed five — count ’em, five! — zero-day security holes in Windows alone. Do you expect me to trust Recall with a track record like this? Besides, even if I don’t enable the feature, what if our beloved federal government decides that for our protection,…
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Windows 11 Notepad gets AI-powered text writing capabilities
Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered text generation feature in Notepad that can let Windows Insiders create content based on custom prompts. Dubbed “Write,” the new Notepad feature is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, who have upgraded to Notepad version 11.2504.46.0. “The new write feature helps you quickly draft text based on your…
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How to create custom stickers for free with AI using Paint app on Windows 11
Microsoft Paint now includes a new Sticker Generator feature to create stickers with AI. To create a sticker, open Paint, click the “Stickers” button, select “Generate Stickers,” compose your text prompt, and click “Generate.” On Windows 11, the Paint app has a new Sticker Generator feature that uses AI to create custom and fun stickers using a simple text prompt. The…
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Snipping Tool in Windows Is Getting Two New Features
Microsoft has announced updates to its Snipping Tool app for Windows 11. There’s now a ‘Perfect Screenshot’ option to automatically crop your screenshots to the important parts, and a built-in color picker for quickly checking the colors from any on-screen content. These updates are currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, but should come…
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394,000 Windows devices have been infected with Lumma Stealer malware – now Microsoft is hitting back
Threat actors behind the Lumma Stealer malware have been dealt a serious blow following a joint operation between Microsoft and Europol. In an announcement, Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre and Microsoft said they have cut off communications between the malicious tool and its victims and have seized more than 1,300 domains. The seized domains have been transferred to Microsoft, Europol confirmed,…
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File Explorer is gettings smatter with these new AI features on Windows 11
File Explorer for Windows 11 already includes tools powered by AI, and more are on the way. The first features are known as “Ask Copilot” and “Semantic Indexing,” which are available after installing the May 2025 Security Update, and the second feature is “AI Actions,” which Microsoft has already announced. However, it’s unclear when it’ll roll out to devices. AI…
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How to manage Windows 11 notifications
The Windows 11 notifications are designed to keep you informed – whether it’s an email alert, a meeting reminder, or a system update. But when unmanaged, they can quickly become a source of distraction. To restore order to what can easily become notification chaos, you must know how to manage the notifications in Windows 11. This tutorial provides all the…
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How to install (new) Microsoft Edit command-line text editor on Windows 11
Microsoft Edit is a tiny CLI text editor that offers basic functionalities on Command Prompt and PowerShell. It’s open-source, so anyone can download from GitHub, modify, and improve it. You can install Edit by running this winget install --id Microsoft.Edit command. Windows 11 has a new “Edit” text editor that you can use in Command Prompt, and in this guide,…
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