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Watch out Adobe, Microsoft Paint is about to add some of Photoshop's best features
By Sean Endicott published
Get creative Microsoft announced major additions to Paint this week, including support for transparency and layers. Those new options will go well with the new background removal tool that's also on the way.
Surface and Windows lead Panos Panay is leaving Microsoft in major shake up, reportedly headed to Amazon (Update)
By Zac Bowden published
Goodbye The man in charge of Surface & Windows client is out.
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.
This PowerToys Run Windows 11 makeover looks INCREDIBLE
By Richard Devine published
Fluent PowerToys Run is an amazing feature to add to Windows 11, but this WIP redesign makes it look so much more amazing.
Windows Central Podcast #324: WordPad dies, Windows 11 23H2 reviewed, and more
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft killing off Windows WordPad, Microsoft Paint's new AI feature, how a cheap MacBook could hurt Microsoft, and more!
Google Chrome finally matches Windows accent color with an overdue theme update
By Kevin Okemwa published
Perfect match 😍 Google Chrome users will soon be able to match its theme with your chosen accent color in Windows. However, it's currently limited to a specific group of users.
Microsoft removing third-party printer drivers from Windows Update benefits everyone
By Ben Wilson published
PC load letter? With a first-party Microsoft IPP Class Driver, printers will function on modern versions of Windows without extra software.
Microsoft News Roundup: EU gatekeepers, Windows 11 review, and Elon Musk vs LinkedIn
By Sean Endicott published
Rounding up news This week we saw the EU classify Microsoft as a gatekeeper and Microsoft 365 go down. We also shared an exclusive look at what Microsoft plans to unveil at its upcoming Surface an AI event.
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