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8 unexpected things the Windows 11 Snipping Tool can do (that aren't just screenshots)

Did you know that you can copy color values and extract text directly from the screenshots you capture with the Windows ...
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Windows 11’s Snipping Tool tests instant on-screen text extraction feature

According to yesterday’s Windows Insider blog post, Microsoft is currently testing a new version of the Snipping Tool in Windows 11, which is now available to Windows Insiders on both Canary and Dev ...

The 11 Microsoft apps I ditch on every new Windows install - and the 11 I keep

A default installation of Windows 11 includes dozens of Microsoft apps. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should you uninstall? This is my expert advice.
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Microsoft to Integrate OCR Text Extraction Feature With Snipping Tool in Windows 11

Microsoft is making it easier to extract texts from on-screen content without having to take a screenshot of the same first, X user PhantomOfEarth reported. This is going to be possible using the same ...
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Windows 11’s Snipping Tool now creates DIY animated GIFs

Microsoft is adding a long overdue function to Windows 11’s popular Snipping Tool (accessible via Win + Shift + R): The screen capture tool can now create animated GIFs directly. The new feature is ...