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Best Windows 11 AI features that work on any computer
Winsage
December 28, 2024

Best Windows 11 AI features that work on any computer

A Copilot+ PC is not required to access many AI features in Windows 11; older laptops that run Windows 11 can still utilize various AI-driven tools. The Photos app includes AI enhancements such as the Background tool, which allows users to blur, remove, or replace backgrounds in images. The Generative Erase function in Photos enables users to remove unwanted objects from photos. Microsoft Clipchamp offers an Auto Compose feature for quick video editing, allowing users to create videos with AI assistance. Microsoft's Copilot has become a standalone app, enabling window movement and custom keyboard shortcuts, and integrates advanced language models to assist with various tasks across Microsoft applications.
Windows and Office get smart: An overview of Microsoft's AI services
Winsage
November 20, 2024

Windows and Office get smart: An overview of Microsoft’s AI services

Microsoft is integrating artificial intelligence across its software ecosystem, particularly in Windows and Office applications. The AI assistant Copilot is accessible via the taskbar or Start menu and operates through the Edge browser, allowing users to engage with AI for tasks like generating text and creating images. Copilot is embedded in Microsoft Edge, enabling users to ask questions and receive answers powered by Bing, with options for different conversational styles. The Edge integration offers enhanced capabilities such as summarizing web content and utilizing plugins for travel and dining searches, which are not available in the standalone app. Microsoft's Paint application has been upgraded with Cocreator and Image Creator features that use AI to generate images based on user descriptions, leveraging Dall-e technology from OpenAI. The Image Creator operates through Microsoft’s cloud resources, while Cocreator processes locally on Copilot Plus devices. The Windows Photo Viewer has a generative erase function that allows users to remove unwanted objects from photos, intelligently filling in gaps left behind. Microsoft has developed PCs with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to handle AI tasks locally, enhancing performance and addressing data privacy concerns. The Designer feature has expanded from PowerPoint to Word, providing AI-driven design suggestions, but requires a paid Microsoft 365 subscription. The Copilot Pro subscription allows for text generation, template creation, and data analysis in Excel, though some limitations exist. AI capabilities have also been integrated into tools like Clipchamp and Teams for video creation and communication management. Microsoft has paused the rollout of the Recall feature, which tracks user activity through screenshots, due to privacy concerns.
Google Vids reaches 'general access' for AI video creation in Workspace
AppWizard
November 9, 2024

Google Vids reaches ‘general access’ for AI video creation in Workspace

Google has rolled out its video creation application, Google Vids, to Workspace users, utilizing its AI model Gemini. The app includes features such as AI-generated voice-overs and tailored suggestions for multimedia content. Initially announced in April 2024, it has completed its testing phase and is now generally available. Key features include a "help me create" button, various templates for video projects, and a built-in recording studio. While accessible to select subscription plans, the "help me create" function and AI voice-overs will remain free until December 31, 2025, with potential limitations by 2026. The rollout includes various Workspace plans, and the complete rollout is expected to finish within 15 days.
Android Switch: Google’s new name for the Data Restore Tool
AppWizard
November 8, 2024

Android Switch: Google’s new name for the Data Restore Tool

Google has launched an AI-powered video creation tool called Google Vids, initially exclusive to Gemini customers but now available to a broader audience within Google Workspace, including Business, Enterprise, and Education plans. The tool features "Help me create," which allows users to generate a storyboard by providing a prompt and a Google Drive document. It offers suggestions for scenes, stock media, text, scripts, and background music to create a preliminary video draft. Users can personalize their videos with animations, transitions, and access to royalty-free stock content. Google Vids also includes AI-powered voiceovers, with preset voices and a teleprompter feature for recording custom voiceovers. Currently, the AI features are available only in English, with plans for future language support. The AI features will be available until December 31, 2025, after which usage limits may apply, and Google will notify users of any changes. The full rollout of Google Vids is expected in the coming weeks.
12 apps Windows comes with that you can safely uninstall
Winsage
August 23, 2024

12 apps Windows comes with that you can safely uninstall

Windows 11 includes several preloaded applications that may not be necessary for all users. Notable applications that can be uninstalled include: - Spotify: Included in clean installations, often seen as a marketing strategy rather than a necessity. - McAfee: A well-known antivirus solution that many users consider unnecessary. - Microsoft Solitaire Collection: A modern version filled with ads that can be uninstalled and reinstalled later. - Cortana: A virtual assistant that has become nearly obsolete since Windows 11's launch. - Mail and Calendar (and Outlook): Being phased out in favor of the new Outlook app, which may not be distinguished among email clients. - Camera: Its utility on traditional PCs is questionable as most users do not rely on them for photography. - Weather: Often redundant due to the availability of online weather services. - Maps: Once relevant for Windows phones, now less utilized on PCs compared to services like Google Maps. - News: Functions primarily as a web wrapper and often lacks substantive coverage. - Microsoft 365 (Office): Access to Office applications is available directly through browsers, making the app superfluous. - Clipchamp: Basic video editing capabilities that may not appeal to all users. - Sound Recorder: Limited functionality compared to more feature-rich alternatives. - Sticky Notes: Not indispensable as there are various other note-taking options available.
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