Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27863, to Windows Insiders participants using the Canary channel. Key changes include Post-quantum cryptography, and various fixes. The latter includes reliability improvements for the Safe Mode and Windows Sandbox.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Snipping Tool on Windows 11 Gets Exciting New Feature: GIF Screen Recording
Microsoft continues to enhance the built-in tools of Windows 11, and the Snipping Tool app is becoming more feature-rich. The Redmond firm is adding a screen recording feature that exports directly to GIF, making it easier than ever to capture and share short visual explanations that perfectly suit for web.
Mozilla Discontinues Pocket and Fakespot Services
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How Xiaomi Mastered the Art of Ecosystem Building: A Lesson in Strategy and Innovation
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Build 2025: Microsoft 365 Copilot Update with GPT-4o Image Generation and AI Agents
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Enable Text Extraction Keyboard Shortcut in Snipping Tool
Recently, Microsoft added a Text Extraction feature in the Snipping Tool, designed to streamline the process of recognizing and copying text directly from your screen to the clipboard. This eliminates the need to take a screenshot before extracting text, saving time and effort. To save your time, Dev and Beta channel releases now include a Win + Shift + T hotkey, which launches the Text Extraction tool directly. However, it is a gradual roll-out, so not everyone is seeing it. But you can enable it immediately using the ViveTool utility. Here's a guide on how to enable it ahead of the gradual roll-out.
Enable Image Compression in Share Dialog on Windows 11
Microsoft has introduced an updated Share window feature that allows users to select image compression levels when sharing files. Instead of the previous 0-100 scale, the new interface provides three straightforward options: High Quality , Medium Quality , and Low Quality . However, this feature maybe not enabled by default, as it is a gradual roll-out. In this case it requires manual activation using the ViveTool utility. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you enable and use this enhanced functionality.
