AI tool Archives

Winsage

July 24, 2025

Top 6 new features and changes coming to Windows 11 in August 2025 — from AI agents to redesigned BSOD screens

Microsoft is rolling out new features for Windows 11, with most users expected to access them by August. Users can enable "Get the latest updates as they become available" in Windows Update for early access. Key features include: - Copilot Vision: An AI assistant that can view the user's desktop in real-time, facilitating discussions about projects and modifying settings through natural language commands. - Relight in Photos: A feature that uses on-device AI to enhance images with virtual lighting sources, allowing manipulation of up to three light sources and offering built-in presets. Currently exclusive to Copilot+ devices powered by Snapdragon, with future support for Intel and AMD systems. - Object Select in Paint: An AI tool that identifies and isolates objects in images for easy cutting, along with a sticker generator for creating custom stickers. This feature is exclusive to Copilot+ but works across Snapdragon, Intel, and AMD platforms. - Perfect Screenshot in Snipping Tool: An AI feature that automatically crops screenshots to eliminate background elements, along with a color picker for identifying hex codes. - Quick Machine Recovery: A redesigned BSOD that appears for about two seconds, improving the recovery process, along with automatic detection and troubleshooting of boot issues to restore the operating system.

Winsage

July 16, 2025

Microsoft Update Copilot Vision AI: Five New Business Use Cases

Microsoft has upgraded its Copilot Vision AI, now available to Windows Insiders, enabling the tool to scan and analyze all content on users' screens instead of just two applications at a time. This enhancement allows Copilot Vision to function as a comprehensive assistant, providing real-time insights and guidance across all on-screen content. Users must activate the feature through the Copilot application. The AI can interpret text, images, and application contexts simultaneously, offering contextual insights and verbal coaching across various professional applications. Key use cases for Copilot Vision AI include: 1. Customer Service and Support: Assists support representatives by providing real-time suggestions while navigating multiple systems. 2. Sales Process Optimization: Analyzes sales workflows to offer insights into prospect behavior and suggest optimal next steps. 3. Content Creation and Marketing Operations: Provides real-time feedback on visual consistency and brand compliance across design tools. 4. Project Management and Collaboration Enhancement: Identifies bottlenecks and suggests resource optimizations for project managers. 5. Training and Professional Development: Offers contextual coaching to guide employees learning new software systems. The upgrade aims to improve productivity and decision-making by addressing information fragmentation and workflow inefficiencies across organizations.

AppWizard

July 14, 2025

The best Android apps available right now

1Weather is a weather app with a clean interface, customizable widgets, and severe weather alerts, available for free with optional in-app purchases. Bitwarden is a free password manager offering unlimited storage and two-factor authentication, with premium options for enhanced features. ChatGPT is an AI service from OpenAI that allows users to perform various tasks, available for free with optional in-app purchases. Focus Go is a simple gallery app that organizes images into folders and offers a fast search and filter system, available for free. Google Drive provides 15GB of free cloud storage and integrates with Google apps for productivity, with optional in-app purchases. Google Keep is a note-taking app that allows users to create and organize notes across devices, available for free. Google Maps and Waze are leading navigation apps, offering features like offline maps and real-time traffic data, both available for free. Google Gemini is an AI tool for managing tasks and accessing information, available for free. Google Voice offers a second phone number for personal and professional use in the US, available for free with optional purchases. Microsoft SwiftKey is a customizable keyboard app with predictive text features, available for free. Mozilla Firefox is a mobile browser with extensive add-on support, available for free. Nova Launcher is a customizable launcher app for Android, available for free with an optional premium version. Pocket Casts is a podcast management app with a user-friendly interface, available for free with optional in-app purchases. Poweramp is an offline music player with extensive features, available for a free trial and optional premium version. Solid Explorer is a file manager app with a clean design and powerful features, available for a free trial and optional premium version. Tasker and IFTTT are automation tools, with Tasker catering to power users and IFTTT offering a more accessible approach, with prices starting at .49. Textra is an SMS app with customizable themes and multi-device messaging sync, available for free with optional Pro unlock. TickTick is a task management app that combines tasks, reminders, and calendar events, available for free with an optional premium plan. YouTube and YouTube Music are content apps providing vast libraries of video and music, available for free with optional premium subscriptions. Zedge offers wallpapers, ringtones, and notification sounds for device customization, available for free with optional premium content. ExpressVPN is a secure VPN service with fast speeds, 256-bit encryption, and servers in 94 countries, offering unlimited bandwidth.

Winsage

July 14, 2025

ChatGPT falls for another Windows license key scam — generating valid codes in a guessing game after a researcher “gives up”

Users have exploited AI-powered chatbots, specifically ChatGPT, to generate Windows 7 and Windows 10 activation keys by using emotionally charged narratives to bypass safeguards. The keys produced were ineffective. Additionally, Microsoft's AI tool, Copilot, was tricked into providing a guide for pirating Windows 11 activation keys. Microsoft has since implemented measures to address these security breaches.

AppWizard

July 12, 2025

My top 6 open-source Android apps from the Google Play Store – and why that’s important

Android supports a variety of open-source applications available on the Google Play Store. Notable open-source apps include: 1. Bitwarden: A password manager with open-source transparency, strong encryption, secure sharing, two-factor authentication, an intuitive interface, auto-fill capabilities, and a random password generator. It offers both free and paid versions. 2. Brave: A secure browser built on Chromium that prioritizes user privacy, includes an AI tool for summarizing websites, a toggleable VPN feature, and a privacy stats widget. It is free and resembles the Chrome interface. 3. Wavelet: An app for optimizing music playback through wireless earbuds, featuring preset sound profiles, AutoEQ, and a graphic equalizer. It is free and simplifies sound customization based on earbud models. 4. Tor Browser: A browser focused on privacy and anonymity, providing robust security layers, though it may be slower due to these protections. 5. KDE Connect: An app that connects Android devices with Linux systems for sharing clipboard content, files, URLs, and notifications, and allows remote command execution. It is freely available and compatible with various desktop environments. 6. ProtonVPN: A VPN service offering secure and private internet access, tracker blocking, and servers in over 110 countries. It has a free version with limitations and a subscription option for enhanced features.

Winsage

June 25, 2025

Microsoft Launches “Mu,” New On-Device AI Model for Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft Corporation unveiled a small language model named Mu on June 23, designed for local operation on personal computers, particularly Copilot+ PCs. Mu is a 330 million parameter encoder-decoder language model optimized for deployment on Neural Processing Units (NPUs), allowing for quick responses with reduced power consumption and memory usage. It was pre-trained on a dataset of hundreds of billions of educational tokens and employs advanced fine-tuning techniques, including distillation and low-rank adaptation, along with transformer enhancements like Dual LayerNorm, Rotary Positional Embeddings, and Grouped-Query Attention. Users will access Mu's capabilities through the Windows operating system's Settings function, translating natural language inputs into system commands.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

My 6 favorite open-source Android apps from the Google Play store – and why that matters

Android's ecosystem is closely linked with open-source software, attracting many enthusiasts. The Google Play Store offers a variety of open-source applications. 1. Bitwarden: An open-source password manager with essential features, industry-leading encryption, two-factor authentication, auto-fill capabilities, and a random password generator. It has a free version and a premium account for additional features. 2. Brave: A secure browser built on Chromium, featuring enhanced privacy tools, a built-in AI tool named Leo, and a toggleable VPN. It provides insights into tracker and ad blocking. 3. Wavelet: A free, open-source app for music lovers that offers preset sound profiles for various earbud models and features like AutoEQ, a graphic equalizer, and channel balance. 4. Tor Browser: A privacy-focused browser with extensive security features, though it may have slower loading times due to multiple security layers. It is free and open-source. 5. KDE Connect: An app that integrates Android devices with Linux systems, allowing users to share clipboard content, files, URLs, and notifications. It enhances productivity by enabling command execution on Linux devices from mobile phones. 6. ProtonVPN: A VPN service developed by CERN scientists, offering strong security features, access to servers in over 110 countries, and a free account with limitations. Paid plans provide higher speeds and more features.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Latest beta version of Windows 11 gets the AI agent that Microsoft promised it would add: A search tool that works

Microsoft has introduced an AI tool integrated into the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, designed to enhance user experience in the Settings app. This AI agent is currently available only on devices powered by the Snapdragon X processor, with plans for support on compatible AMD and Intel processors in the future. Additionally, users of this Insider build may hear nostalgic start-up music reminiscent of Windows Vista.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app

WhatsApp is launching three new advertising features to enhance user engagement without compromising private conversations. The platform will not use the encrypted content of users' messages for ads but will utilize data such as location, language, and ad interactions. Users linked to Facebook or Instagram will see personalized ads in a section called Updates at the bottom of the app. Businesses can promote their channels, attract followers, and offer subscription-based access, with WhatsApp taking a 10% commission on these fees. Firms can also use status updates for ads that direct users to chats. Concerns exist about potential user backlash if the app becomes cluttered with ads, particularly in regions like the UK and Europe. WhatsApp's head, Will Cathcart, reassured users that those who use the app solely for messaging will not be affected by the ad features. While the Updates section may not be popular in the UK, it has received a better response in other areas.

Winsage

May 31, 2025

Windows 11 Pro Is Going for Pennies on the Dollar, a 92% Price Drop Makes It Almost Free

Windows 11 Pro offers enhanced networking and security features compared to Windows 11 Home. A lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro is currently available at a discounted price on StackSocial. It includes tools like snap layouts, virtual desktops, improved voice typing, and the AI assistant Copilot, which aids in navigation and productivity. Windows 11 Pro also features essential Microsoft applications, advanced security measures, and enhancements for gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate.