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AppWizard

December 26, 2024

Essential apps for hardcore Android users [Video]

Seal is a minimalist downloader app for Android that allows users to download videos from platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram in various formats and qualities. Zerocam is a camera replacement app that focuses on a natural photographic experience without excessive image processing, offering a free version with a limit of five photos per day and a subscription for additional features. Openvibe aggregates multiple social media platforms into one app, allowing users to post to Bluesky, Threads, Nostr, and Mastodon simultaneously. Twine is an RSS app that consolidates favorite feeds into one location and allows users to import collections via OPML files. AI Screenshot Finder helps users search and categorize their screenshots, processing data locally while leveraging cloud AI systems. Crate organizes links, recipes, and videos into custom sections and uses AI to assist in finding saved content. Sponge gamifies file management, allowing users to swipe to delete or tag files, organized by the month they were saved. Tooly is a versatile toolbox app that includes various tools for unit conversions and text formatting.

Winsage

December 18, 2024

How to extract text from screenshots with the Snipping Tool in Windows 11

Microsoft's Snipping Tool in Windows 11 now includes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, allowing users to extract text from screenshots and images. This feature enables direct copying of text, formatting as a table, or redacting sensitive information. To use it, users must have version 11.2308.33.0 or higher, which can be confirmed in the app's settings. The process involves opening the Snipping Tool, taking a screenshot or opening an existing image, clicking the Text actions button, and then copying the extracted text to the clipboard. Similar OCR functionalities are also available in Microsoft Photos and PowerToys.

Winsage

November 3, 2024

5 ways to take copying and pasting to the next level on Windows

- Windows users can copy and paste using CTRL + C and CTRL + V shortcuts. - Clipboard history can be enabled to retain a list of the last 25 copied items, accessible by pressing WIN + V. - PowerToys Advanced Paste allows users to choose how to paste copied content, including options for plain text, Markdown, or JSON, activated with Windows key + Shift + V. - PowerToys Advanced Paste includes an AI feature for summarization, translation, or style adjustments, requiring an API key from OpenAI. - To paste without formatting, users can use Ctrl + Shift + V in certain applications or Ctrl + Alt + V in Microsoft Office, or use the "Paste as plain text" option. - Windows supports Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract text from images using the Photos app or Snipping Tool.

Winsage

October 23, 2024

Copilot+ PCs are about to get another exclusive feature on Windows 11

Copilot+ PCs will soon support super resolution in the Photos app on Windows 11, currently being tested with Windows Insiders. This feature can enhance and enlarge images up to 8x, improving the quality of low-resolution photos and allowing for large-format prints or tight cropping without losing clarity. Additionally, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is being tested in the Photos app, enabling users to detect and copy text from images in over 160 languages. Microsoft is also expanding Copilot+ AI features to select AMD and Intel processors by the end of the year. Enhancements to the Photos app include single-click support in the Gallery, improved zoom functionality, and bug fixes for the Image creator and Restyle image features.

AppWizard

October 19, 2024

The Mega Man X Dive Mobile And PC Game Getting An Official Complete Works Art Book

Mega Man X Dive, initially a mobile game, was released on Steam in 2023 and features high-quality art comparable to other Mega Man titles. The Mega Man X Dive: Official Complete Works book is available for preorder, set to release on March 25, 2025, and includes character designs, key art, and developer interviews. Art books from the Mega Man series, such as Mega Man: Complete Works and Mega Man Zero: Official Complete Works, are priced high due to limited print runs. Several Mega Man manga series are also available, including Mr. Mega Man and Mega Man Mastermix: Robot Rebellion. Additionally, the Street Fighter series has upcoming literature, including the Street Fighter World Warrior Encyclopedia: World Tour Edition, releasing on November 5, featuring character profiles and other content.

Winsage

October 3, 2024

How Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardware

Microsoft has launched a revamped version of its Copilot for consumers, which includes voice capabilities and improved comprehension of visual content on screens. The company is considering a complete reimagining of applications on the Windows platform, driven by AI advancements and the potential introduction of dedicated Copilot hardware. The new Copilot reflects a departure from previous offerings, influenced by the recruitment of personnel from Inflection AI, and features more polished promotional materials. The updated experience resembles Inflection AI’s Pi chatbot, with new visual elements and prompts to encourage user interaction, indicating a broader vision for AI's role in enhancing user experience across Microsoft’s ecosystem.