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Windows 11 just got a wave of AI features — one Snipping Tool addition makes me want a Copilot+ PC
Winsage
July 24, 2025

Windows 11 just got a wave of AI features — one Snipping Tool addition makes me want a Copilot+ PC

Windows 11 will introduce a range of artificial intelligence features in the coming weeks, with availability dependent on PC hardware. Users with Copilot+ PCs, especially those with Snapdragon X chips, will have access to the most extensive functionalities. A new agent in the Windows Settings app allows natural language modifications of PC settings, currently available only on Snapdragon X-powered Copilot+ PCs. The Click to Do feature is being updated with new actions, accessible via specific shortcuts for compatible Copilot+ PCs. The Photos app will feature Relight, enabling users to manipulate virtual light sources in images, initially available for Snapdragon X-powered devices. The Sticker Generator in Paint allows users to create stickers from prompts, and an object select feature is forthcoming. The Snipping Tool will include a Perfect Screenshot feature for precise captures and a Color Picker for identifying color values on the screen. Copilot Vision, available only in the U.S., provides advice based on screen content, with extended capabilities requiring a Copilot Pro subscription. Quick Machine Recovery will replace the Blue Screen of Death with a less intrusive design. New features will be rolled out gradually, with some already accessible through the latest Windows non-security preview update, and users are encouraged to enable updates in Settings. Certain features remain exclusive to Copilot+ PCs or Snapdragon X processors.
Windows 11 is the home for AI on the PC, with even more experiences available today
Winsage
July 22, 2025

Windows 11 is the home for AI on the PC, with even more experiences available today

Nearly 60% of individuals have used generative AI for work-related tasks in the past year, and 64% have used it for personal activities. Windows is introducing a new agent in Settings for Copilot+ PCs, allowing users to make changes using natural language. This feature is rolling out for English-speaking users on Snapdragon-powered devices, with support for Intel and AMD devices to follow. The Click to Do feature streamlines workflows by offering contextual actions related to text and images. The Photos app now includes a Relight feature for professional lighting controls, while Paint has added a sticker generator and object select tool. The Snipping Tool has been enhanced with a perfect screenshot feature and a color picker. Copilot Vision allows users to share their screen with Copilot for real-time assistance. Windows 11 is introducing a recovery mechanism that reduces recovery time from 40 seconds to 2 seconds. These features will be gradually rolled out to consumers.
Microsoft Notepad's latest AI trick churns out custom text for you
Winsage
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.
Signal signals discontent with Microsoft Recall
Winsage
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.
How to take smarter screenshots in Windows 11
Winsage
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.
Microsoft Edge is getting more AI features, including Copilot in screenshot tool
Winsage
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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