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May 25, 2025

Microsoft Notepad’s latest AI trick churns out custom text for you

Microsoft's Notepad app has been updated to include AI capabilities that allow users to generate custom content based on prompts, available to Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscribers. Users can refine generated text through follow-up prompts and access the Copilot menu for content creation. Other Microsoft apps, such as Paint and the Snipping Tool, have also received AI enhancements, with Paint allowing for custom sticker creation and the Snipping Tool offering an automatic editing feature for screenshots. These updates will initially be available to Windows Insiders before wider release.

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May 22, 2025

You’ll never manually crop screenshots again thanks to this new Snipping Tool feature

Microsoft is updating the Snipping Tool to version 11.2504.38.0, introducing a Perfect screenshot feature that uses AI to intelligently resize selections for precise screenshots. Users can access this feature by selecting the Perfect screenshot button or by holding the Ctrl key while selecting a region. Additionally, a color picker feature will allow users to obtain exact color values from their screen. Both features are available exclusively on Copilot+ PCs. Furthermore, Paint will receive an AI-powered sticker generator and an Object select tool, while Notepad will introduce an AI-powered Write function for text drafting. Access to these functionalities requires a Microsoft account and a subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, Enterprise, or Copilot Pro.

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May 22, 2025

Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad updates with new features begin rolling out to Windows Insiders

Windows 11 has rolled out updates for Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad for users in the Canary and Dev Channels. Paint (version 11.2504.451.0) introduces three features: 1. A sticker generator that creates custom stickers based on user prompts, accessible via the Copilot menu. 2. An object select tool that uses AI to isolate and edit elements within images. 3. A new welcome experience that guides users through the app's features. Snipping Tool (version 11.2504.38.0) adds: 1. A perfect screenshot feature that captures content precisely without needing cropping or resizing. 2. A color picker tool that allows users to inspect or select color codes from their screen. Notepad (version 11.2504.46.0) features: 1. An AI write feature that helps users draft text based on prompts, with options to keep or discard generated content. Access to the sticker generator, object select, and AI features requires signing in with a Microsoft account, and some features are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs.

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May 22, 2025

Signal signals discontent with Microsoft Recall

Signal has activated Digital Rights Management (DRM) features within Windows to prevent Microsoft Recall from capturing screenshots of its chat windows. Recall has been criticized for its imprecise screenshot capturing, which affects sensitive communications. Signal's DRM solution ensures that Recall and other screenshot tools do not capture its content. The "Screen security" setting in Signal Desktop for Windows 11 is enabled by default, requiring users to confirm if they wish to disable it. Recall was initially criticized during its launch at Microsoft's 2024 Build event and has since been revised, remaining an opt-in feature with a "Preview" label. Microsoft claims users control what apps and websites are saved in snapshots.

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August 6, 2024

How to take smarter screenshots in Windows 11

Windows 11 offers several options for taking screenshots: - Snipping Tool: A built-in application that allows users to select a specific area of the screen to capture, with options for rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen snips. - Keyboard Shortcuts: Pressing Windows + Shift + S opens the Snipping Tool for area selection, and the screenshot is copied to the clipboard. - Print Screen Key: The Print Screen (PrtScn) key captures the entire screen and saves it to the clipboard, while Windows + PrtScn saves the screenshot directly to the Pictures folder. - Game Bar: Pressing Windows + G accesses the Game Bar for taking screenshots while gaming.

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June 20, 2024

Microsoft Edge is getting more AI features, including Copilot in screenshot tool

Edge is considering incorporating Copilot into its screenshot tool, with a feature labeled "msEdgeWebCaptureAskCopilotMenu" spotted in a recent Canary build. The potential integration could involve sending captured images directly to Copilot for enhanced analysis using the latest GPT models. Meanwhile, Microsoft has introduced an AI theme generator in the stable channel of the Edge browser, allowing users to create unique themes by inputting their ideas or selecting "Surprise me" for a random theme generation.

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June 11, 2024

After Heavy Criticism of Windows Recall, Microsoft Changes Tack on the AI Tool – CNET – The Bongtimes

Microsoft has announced changes to its upcoming artificial intelligence-powered automatic screenshotting feature, Windows Recall, which will now be turned off by default and users will need to manually enable it.