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Winsage

April 16, 2025

Windows 11’s Snipping Tool tests instant on-screen text extraction feature

Microsoft is testing an enhanced version of the Snipping Tool for Windows 11, identified as version 11.2503.27.0, which includes a built-in Text Extraction feature using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. This feature allows users to convert images into editable text directly from the capture bar, simplifying the process of copying text from the screen. Users can select any portion of their screen and instantly copy the text to their clipboard, with options to customize the output, such as removing line breaks. This update is currently available to users in the Canary and Dev Channels.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

How to play GTA V on PC Game Pass

Grand Theft Auto V is now available on Xbox Game Pass for PC, accessible across Cloud, Console, and PC in both Legacy and Enhanced versions. Players must link their Rockstar account to their Xbox account to access the game. The game does not sync save data from Xbox consoles but can sync with Rockstar cloud saves on PC. The Legacy and Enhanced versions are separate installs with their own Xbox achievements. The Enhanced version features improved graphics and requires a more powerful PC, while the Legacy version has been updated over the years. Players can access GTA V through the Xbox PC app.

AppWizard

April 15, 2025

New GTA V Update Released On PC Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Inclusion

Rockstar Games has released its sixth post-launch update for the Enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V on PC, which also applies to the Legacy version. The update, approximately 1.15GB in size, includes general fixes for stability and security, as well as specific bug fixes related to gameplay and audio issues. This update enhances compatibility with Xbox's PC Game Pass service, with both versions of GTA V becoming available on the subscription starting April 15th. Additionally, a background update for all versions of GTA Online has been implemented, addressing various gameplay issues.

Winsage

April 11, 2025

Windows Weekly 927: Up to Stuff

Leo, Richard, and Paul discussed Microsoft's recent innovations, including the Windows 11 Feature Tracker, insights from Microsoft Build, advancements in consumer AI, and updates from the gaming sector, particularly Xbox. A new free newsletter offers three time-saving tips every Friday, and subscribers receive complimentary copies of Paul Thurrott's Windows 11 and Windows 10 Field Guides. The Windows 11 Feature Tracker aims to be a comprehensive resource and may evolve into a web app or wiki. The Windows Insider Program's Beta build for 23H2 introduces changes to file new tabs and new windows, while a nostalgic taskbar icon scaling feature is returning in the Dev and Beta (24H2) versions. Intel has discontinued its Unison app and service. The Build session catalog emphasizes AI developments, with sessions covering Windows Copilot Runtime and productivity enhancements. Microsoft unveiled new Copilot features at a consumer AI event, including web actions and memory personalization, and integrated Copilot Search into Bing. Concerns about AI's impact on human intelligence were discussed, particularly in relation to a Twitter debate on Microsoft's AI demo of Quake II. Microsoft announced an Xbox Games Showcase for June, with updates to the Edge Game Assist feature and GTA V available on Game Pass starting April 15. The Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing and DLSS, though its release is delayed due to tariff challenges. Apple Music for Windows now supports Dolby Atmos, and notable software includes Notion, Typora/iA Writer, and Proton Pass. This week's RunAs Radio episode focuses on Application Risk in Security Copilot. The Heart Cut #02 from the East London Liquor Company is recommended for a unique tasting experience.

Winsage

April 4, 2025

Microsoft unveils AI assistant with ‘memory’

Microsoft launched an enhanced version of its AI assistant, "Copilot," which can remember user preferences and perform tasks autonomously, during its 50th anniversary event. The assistant can independently book tickets, make reservations, and shop online. This update is part of a strategic overhaul to improve Microsoft's consumer image and reduce reliance on OpenAI. The event featured former CEO Steve Ballmer and co-founder Bill Gates, highlighting past challenges in the consumer market. Current CEO Satya Nadella has shifted focus to cloud services, resulting in a significant increase in share price. Copilot will include a podcast-generating feature and a "Vision" feature for processing information from a user's phone camera. Microsoft aims to enhance its Bing search engine to compete with Google, which dominates the search market. The company hired Mustafa Suleyman and invested in his start-up Inflection AI to advance its AI capabilities. Microsoft maintains a profit-sharing agreement with OpenAI and access to its models until at least 2030.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Best April 2025 games releasing on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC

- The Last of Us Part II Remastered is set to release on PC on April 3, 2025. - South of Midnight will launch on Xbox and PC on April 8, 2025. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on April 24, 2025. - Days Gone Remastered will be available on PS5, PC, and as a digital version for PS4 on April 25, 2025. - Forza Horizon 5 will be released on PS5 on April 29, 2025.

AppWizard

March 6, 2025

‘GTA 5’: How To Keep Your Progress And Transfer Your Save To The Enhanced Edition

Players of Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC can now access the GTA 5 Enhanced update, which includes graphical enhancements such as ray-traced reflections, improved load times for SSD users, ambient occlusion, global illumination, enhanced framerate scalability, and support for Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR. The save transfer process allows players to transfer saves only between the Legacy PC version and the Enhanced version, requiring a Rockstar Social Club account. Accounts with bans or suspensions, or those with insufficient progress on the Legacy version, are ineligible for transfers. Players can upload their single-player save by launching the Legacy version, pausing the game, and selecting "Upload Save Game." To download the save in the Enhanced version, players must launch the Enhanced game, navigate to the Game tab, and select "Download Save Game." Transferring online progress is simpler; players just need to start GTA: Online in the Enhanced version and select their character to migrate progress. The Enhanced version is treated as a separate game, preventing players from joining friends who have not upgraded.

TrendTechie

March 5, 2025

Улучшенную версию GTA 5 Enhanced уже взломали и выложили на торренты

On March 4th, Rockstar Games released the Enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V, which can be upgraded from the original title at no additional cost, but requires players to purchase the game first. This has been particularly challenging for players in Russia. Hackers have cracked the Enhanced version, making it available on torrent sites. The Enhanced edition features improved graphics, faster loading times, and exclusive content for GTA Online. However, it has received a mixed rating of 50% on Steam, with players criticizing the graphics, unstable servers, and the inability to transfer progress from the original version.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

GTA 5’s free Enhanced PC update spoiled by missing in-game text chat, but it may only be temporary

Grand Theft Auto 5 has received an Enhanced update on PC, featuring ray-traced graphics, support for AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS, and new luxurious vehicles for GTA Online. Players who own the previous Legacy version can upgrade at no cost, but the Enhanced version requires double the RAM and graphics card memory. Enhanced version players cannot interact with Legacy players, creating a community divide. The update includes kernel-based anti-cheat protections, which have raised concerns about intrusiveness and false positives. In-game text chat has been removed, leading to player dissatisfaction and discussions about its importance for accessibility and communication. Players have also reported issues with transferring progress between versions. Many are expressing interest in news about the upcoming GTA 6 trailer and its console release.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

GTA 5’s huge free PC upgrade is here now

Rockstar Games released a free update for Grand Theft Auto V, titled Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, which aligns the game with the capabilities of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This update is available to all PC players who own the base game and can be accessed through digital libraries on platforms like Steam, Epic Games, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. Players can redeem it at no cost if it doesn't appear automatically. Progress from the previous version, Grand Theft Auto V Legacy, can be migrated to the Enhanced version using the Migrate Profile option, but this can only be done once and cannot be reversed. The Legacy version remains available for players with systems that do not meet the new graphical requirements. The Enhanced edition features improvements such as faster SSD support, new ray tracing capabilities, compatibility with AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS, and additional content in GTA Online, including a subscription option for GTA+.