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Microsoft is bringing 'OCR' text recognition to Windows 11's Snipping Tool
By Zac Bowden published
AI Microsoft has announced new updates for the Snipping Tool and Phone Link apps on Windows 11 that are rolling out now in preview for Windows Insiders.

Microsoft's latest disappearing act for a Windows 11 feature is only temporary
By Sean Endicott published
ta da Some Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel will not see rich thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Recommended section of the Start menu for a bit.

This Windows 11 inking feature needs more time in the oven
By Sean Endicott published
Jot this down Microsoft disabled a new inking feature that's been in testing among Beta Channel Insiders since July. The company explained that there are a few bugs to work out for the option.

Windows 11 will finally respect your default browser choice... in some countries
By Sean Endicott published
Bringing it back Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel have a minor update to install. The latest build brings back a search behavior that Microsoft had removed.

Microsoft starts testing new experiences for after you set up your PC for the first time
By Sean Endicott published
Grab it now! Microsoft just released an Insider Build to the Canary Channel. It includes three different post-out of box experiences to help you set up your PC.

Microsoft brings new Settings homepage and backup app to Windows 11 beta testers
By Zac Bowden published
Beta A new Windows 11 Beta Channel build is rolling out now.

Native .RAR support rolls out to more Windows 11 Insiders
By Sean Endicott published
ARRRR! Microsoft released a pair of Insider builds to the Beta Channel this week. The update adds native support for .RAR files and other archive file formats.

Microsoft just gave Windows 11 Insider builds a new expiration date
By Sean Endicott published
Update time The latest Insider update for Windows 11 improves casting, narrator, and how files appear in the Start menu.
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