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Making good videos requires skill and a lot of practice, but the right tools can also help. Content creation, whether that's editing photos, music, or video, is a demanding job in more ways than one. Not only does it require a lot of skill and practice to get everything right, but you also need the right tools to be more efficient with your work. That includes having a good laptop or PC, of course, but you also need software that works well for your needs. Thankfully, there's no shortage of apps that allow you to edit videos, stitch them together, add music, and so on. Some of these programs are […]

In a demo on stage at Build 2023, Microsoft shared that Windows Copilot will be able to transcribe and translate audio recordings Microsoft first shared details about the new Windows Copilot experience to kick off the Build 2023 developer conference, but some additional revelations on the feature have now slipped through the cracks. Windows and Surface Chief Panos Panay shared on stage during the second day of the event today that Windows Copilot will also support transcribing and translating audio recordings, and even help you in casting to monitors. This feature builds on what we knew Windows Copilot can already do, like switch your PC to a dark theme, or […]

If you need to capture some footage of a particular thing you're doing in Windows then there are several different ways to do it. Pocket-lint If you need to record a video of what you're doing in Windows then there are various ways to do it and some of them are surprisingly easy to do. We've written before about how to easily capture gameplay footage to share on YouTube and other sites, but if you're looking to record non-gameplay things then that's possible too. Recording your screen is possible in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. It's also free to do so you don't need to worry about cost. Pocket-lint […]

Microsoft's AI chatbot is pretty easy to access - here are all the details you need. Microsoft AI chatbots are everywhere now - from something that only true enthusiasts really knew about or understood, the rise of ChatGPT and others has made them commonplace. Microsoft made massive waves when it added its own chat system to Bing as part of this wave, with features that put its competitors to shame and ease of access that was really impressive. What is Bing Chat, though, and how does it work? We've got all the details here. What is Bing Chat? Bing Chat launched in February 2023, a new feature for Bing's search […]

  Dark mode is everywhere now. If you're regularly using a desktop or laptop to browse the web or for working then dark mode can really help ease the pressure on your eyes and make screen use more bearable. Fortunately, Windows has some dark mode settings that are easy to turn on to turn the brightness down a bit. As well as some eye care settings that are well worth testing as well. So we're here to help you tweak things to suit your needs. What is dark mode? If you don't know already dark mode is a display setting that essentially swaps the traditional black text on a white […]

TL;DR Microsoft is allowing any developer with an Amazon Appstore Developer account to submit apps for distribution on Windows 11. Developers will have to submit their apps for testing first. This should bump up the number of Android apps available on Windows 11 significantly. Back in February 2022, the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 launched in a public beta. At first, users only had access to about 50 Android apps. But after removing certain restrictions, users will now have access to thousands of Android apps. Microsoft announced today that a change coming to the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11. The company is now allowing any developer with an Amazon Appstore […]

During its Build keynote, the company showed us our first look at the redesigned File Explorer on Windows 11, confirming an earlier report. Microsoft is working on a redesigned version of File Explorer for Windows 11, further modernizing the look and feel of the experience. That much had already been reported on earlier this year, but during its Build keynote today, the company gave us a clear, albeit brief look at the experience, even though it was never mentioned. In a sizzle video shared by Microsoft's Panos Panay on Twitter, which is mostly focused on the newly-announced Windows Copilot, we get to see the new File Explorer for a few […]

There's also a slew of AI features to increase user engagement. Source: Microsoft Microsoft's Build developer event kicks off today, and with it comes a slew of announcements for app developers, but also for users. That includes a slew of new AI-powered features designed to increase user engagement with apps, but also an improved restore experience, which should make it easier for users to move to a new PC. AI comes to the Microsoft Store in full force As AI becomes an increasingly focal point of conversation for Microsoft, every facet of the company's business seems to be affected by it. For the Microsoft Store, that starts with a new […]

Microsoft is expanding Copilot to Windows 11, putting powerful AI features right on users' desktops whenever they're needed. Source: Microsoft Microsoft has been all about AI for the past few months, and it was only a matter of time until Windows became one of the big pillars for it. Today, Microsoft introduced Windows Copilot, bringing powerful AI capabilities directly to Windows 11, and making it easier than ever for users to leverage the power of artificial intelligence. This also makes Windows 11 the first PC operating system to introduce a centralized AI assistance platform. Windows Copilot will be front and center on Windows 11, with a button available right on […]

Microsoft Edge was a big focus at Microsoft's annual Build developer conference, and the browser is getting several new features. Microsoft Build, the company's annual developer conference is officially underway, and a product that is getting extra special attention at the event is the Microsoft Edge web browser. It is getting updated with a completely new design, and picking up several business-first features like the powerful Microsoft 365 AI Copilot in the sidebar to speed you through work-related tasks (which even will integrate with a Chat GPT plugin). There's even a new dedicated work experience in Edge, dubbed Microsoft Edge for Business to better help separate your work and personal […]

Microsoft has revealed a range of new features coming soon to Windows 11, including Bluetooth LE Audio and Win32 apps in isolation. Microsoft's Build 2023 conference is in full swing with the company announcing Avatars for Teams, Copilot and ChatGPT plugin support in Edge, Copilot in Windows 11, and Microsoft Store improvements. Alongside all of this, it has also revealed Windows 11 enhancements for consumers and commercial users, with the highlight being the ability to soon run Win32 apps in isolation mode. Starting from tomorrow, Microsoft is launching a preview of Win32 apps in isolation for Windows 11 customers. As the name suggests, it will allow users to run Win32 […]

Microsoft has worked with its partners to have more apps natively support its Windows on Arm platform, a notable addition being Luminar Neo. Build 2023 is a flagship event that Microsoft holds primarily for developers and enterprise customers on an annual basis. Although the Windows on Arm development community isn't particularly huge, Microsoft continues to add new features to entice more developers to build native apps for the platform. This has resulted in some stellar apps over the years, with the Redmond tech giant even implementing the ability to run a Hyper-V virtual machine with Windows 11 directly on Arm-based devices just yesterday. At its Build conference starting today, the […]