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September 20, 2025

Microsoft Gaming Copilot hits Windows in public beta — in-game AI overlay goes live for PC players

Microsoft has begun the public beta rollout of its Gaming Copilot assistant for Windows users on September 19, following an earlier introduction to Xbox Insiders in August. The Gaming Copilot is integrated within the Xbox Game Bar overlay and utilizes AI for real-time support by analyzing screen content and Xbox account history. It assists players in finding achievements, strategizing builds, and navigating quests without needing external resources. Features include the ability to pin the Copilot as a widget and activate it with push-to-talk voice controls. Compatibility concerns exist regarding anti-cheat measures, as the Copilot's overlay may complicate protections for certain games. The Gaming Copilot is available to players aged 18 and older, except in mainland China.

Winsage

September 19, 2025

Notepad’s AI writing features will soon run locally on Copilot+ PCs

CoPilot+ PC owners will soon have access to Notepad's AI writing capabilities without needing a subscription. Previously, these tools required a CoPilot Pro or Microsoft 365 subscription. The update is being rolled out to Windows Insider beta testers and is currently available only in English. Additionally, Paint is receiving upgrades, including the ability to save projects as .paint files and an opacity slider for tools. The Snipping Tool is also being updated with a quick markup option for annotating images. These updates are available through the Canary and Dev Insider channels, and anyone with a Microsoft account can sign up for free.

Winsage

September 18, 2025

Notepad gets free AI features on Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11

Microsoft is enhancing Notepad for users with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 by integrating AI-powered text writing capabilities in Notepad version 11.2508.28.0, currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. The new features include text summarization, rewriting, and generation, available exclusively for English content. Users with a Microsoft 365 subscription can switch between local and cloud AI models, while those without a subscription can still use the local model. The AI options can be disabled in settings or users can uninstall the updated Notepad to revert to the classic version. Since the redesign of Notepad in December 2021, Microsoft has added features like multiple tabs, a character counter, text formatting, spell-check, and autocorrect. Additionally, updates for the Paint app now support Photoshop-like project files and an opacity slider, while the Snipping Tool has introduced a "Quick markup" feature for faster screenshot annotations.

Winsage

September 18, 2025

What is Click To Do? Meet Microsoft’s next AI headliner for Windows PCs

Click To Do utilizes optical character recognition (OCR) technology to make screens interactive by allowing users to select text as if it were tangible. Selecting an email address offers the option to “Send email,” while highlighting a website URL provides the choice to “Open website.” When more than ten words are selected, users can access actions powered by the Phi Silica language model on Copilot+ PCs, enabling text summarization, bulleted list generation, and content rewriting. The platform also features an “Ask Copilot” option to send selected text to Microsoft’s Copilot AI chatbot and a “Draft with Copilot in Word” option for initiating Word documents with AI assistance. The functionality is available only to users of Microsoft’s Copilot for home use or Microsoft 365 Copilot for business applications.

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

Google’s Phone app may finally get a much-requested feature

Google is working on integrating a native Call Recording feature within its Phone app for Pixel devices. A user on the PixelUsersIndia subreddit shared a screenshot showing a new "Call Recording" setting on their Pixel 9a, which includes options to toggle recording on and off, manage recordings, and enable automatic recording for calls with non-contacts. This feature is confirmed to be compatible with Pixel 6 models and newer, running Android 9 or higher. However, it has not yet been widely rolled out, as users with Pixel 8a and Pixel 10 devices have not seen the feature. The legality of call recording varies by state, affecting its implementation. Recent reports suggest that Google may replace the audio disclaimer for recording with a subtle chime for discretion.

Winsage

September 18, 2025

The Windows 11 Snipping Tool is getting a killer time-saving feature

Microsoft is updating the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 with a new feature called Quick Markup, available in the Dev and Canary builds. This feature allows users to annotate screenshots before capturing them, streamlining the process. Users can activate Quick Markup via a button in the toolbar or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + E. Other updates in Windows 11 include Paint's ability to save images as project files and an opacity slider for brushes, as well as Notepad's new AI features like "Summarize," "Write," and "Rewrite" for Copilot+ PCs.

Winsage

September 16, 2025

Windows 11 is getting a system tray shortcut to run a network speed test

Microsoft is testing a new feature in the Windows 11 system tray that allows users to conduct a network speed test easily. This feature can be accessed through the Wi-Fi icon by right-clicking to reveal a "Perform Speed Test" option, and there is also a "Test internet speed" button in the quick settings panel. When selected, these options direct users to Bing in their web browser to initiate the speed test. Currently, this feature is available to testers in the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels of the Windows Insider Program. There is a desire for a more integrated application for speed tests that does not require opening a browser.

Winsage

September 15, 2025

4 Windows tools I miss while using Ubuntu as my daily machine

Ubuntu lacks a system reset feature, requiring users to use a live USB for clean installations. It does not support repair upgrades using the latest ISO image. There is no system restore function, meaning users must perform full reinstalls to recover from issues. Ubuntu also lacks Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities in its screenshot tool and image applications, forcing reliance on external solutions. Additionally, there is no seamless phone integration like Windows' Phone Link app, limiting productivity. Despite its user-friendly interface and package management, these missing features hinder Ubuntu's appeal as a leading Linux distribution.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

Borderlands 4 PC Performance Analysis: Terrible Optimization and Technical Issues

2K Games unveiled Borderlands 4, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The benchmarking setup included an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and various graphics cards, including NVIDIA's RTX 4090 and AMD's RX 7900XTX. The game features adjustable graphics settings and supports technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4.0, and Intel XeSS 2.0. Borderlands 4 lacks a built-in benchmark tool, and testing showed it to be one of the most demanding non-path-traced games. At 1080p with Badass Settings, only the NVIDIA RTX 4090 and RTX 5090 achieved 60FPS, while at 1440p, only the RTX 5090 exceeded 60FPS. No GPU maintained smooth performance at 4K, with the RTX 5090 averaging 40FPS. Lowering settings to Medium was necessary for playable 60FPS at native 4K. Visuals did not justify the high GPU requirements, and players reported glitches, including missing sun reflections and low-quality terrain textures. Grass pop-in issues were noted, linked to Unreal Engine version 5.5.4.0, with potential improvements in version 5.6. Console users faced similar performance challenges.

AppWizard

September 12, 2025

Destiny 2’s best expansion got a huge discount, so grab it while you can

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is an expansion that concludes a decade-long narrative in the Destiny franchise, featuring emotional storytelling and solid gameplay. It introduces the Prismatic class and a new destination called The Pale Heart, while also bringing back the character Cayde-6. The expansion is priced at .79 / £8.99 on Fanatical and has received a 10/10 review from Cheri Faulkner, praising Bungie's narrative and gameplay. Players can optimize their gaming setup for a better experience and engage with the community through Discord. An upcoming Star Wars-inspired expansion is also anticipated.