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The latest Sharex coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
ShareX 21 Hits Windows With Local AI Background Removal — No Cloud Required, but You’ll Need to Bring Your Own Model
ShareX 21.0.0 landed on July 3, 2026, and it brings a feature many users have been waiting for: one-click background removal that runs entirely on your own PC. The open-source screenshot and media...
6 Free Windows Apps That Break the Built-In App Bottleneck
Microsoft ships Windows 11 with a respectable suite of default apps—Snipping Tool, Clipboard History, Photos, Edge’s PDF handler, Windows Search, and Media Player—but for anyone who pushes past...
Windows 11’s Default Apps Are Slowing You Down: Here Are 6 Free Replacements to Supercharge Your Workflow
The Snipping Tool, Photos app, and Windows Search are familiar faces on any Windows 11 PC—but familiarity doesn’t mean efficiency. While these built-ins handle the basics, they often stumble when...
Screen Recording on Windows 10 for Free: The Complete Guide to Tools, Tips, and Security
Windows 10 users can capture anything from quick app clips to multi-camera productions without spending a penny—if they know which tool to use and how to avoid the pitfalls. The operating system...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Now Extracts Text Locally—Plus the Ultimate HP Laptop Screenshot Cheat Sheet
Microsoft has quietly transformed the Snipping Tool into a local OCR powerhouse and video capture studio, giving HP laptop owners running Windows 11 more reasons than ever to master the full...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Adds OCR and Redaction—But Mind the Privacy Risks
Microsoft’s Snipping Tool has quietly become a powerhouse for screen capture, now packing optical character recognition (OCR) and automatic redaction tools into Windows 11. The once-basic utility...
Why Windows Power Users Are Ditching Paid Software for These 10 Open-Source Gems
The best Windows utilities no longer come with a price tag. A recent MakeUseOf spotlight on free, open-source Windows apps confirms what many power users have known for years: community-built tools...
Silence Windows 11’s Snipping Tool: How to Stop the Print Screen Pop-Up for Good
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Snipping Tool 11.2507.14.0 Adds Window-Aware Recording, but Dynamic Tracking Still Missing
A new test build of the Windows 11 Snipping Tool finally lets you snap your video recording to an application window instead of forcing a freehand rectangle. Version 11.2507.14.0, currently rolling...
Master Every Windows Screenshot Method: From Basic to Pro Tools
Taking screenshots in Windows is an essential skill for everyone from IT professionals to casual users. Whether you're documenting an error, creating tutorials, or saving memorable moments, Windows...
How to Record Your Screen as a GIF in Windows 11: Native & Third-Party Solutions
Screen recording has become an essential tool for everything from bug reporting to creating tutorials, and GIFs offer a lightweight, easily shareable alternative to traditional video captures. While...
Windows 11 PrintScreen Changes: Restore Classic Screenshot Behavior in 2 Steps
Microsoft's recent changes to the PrintScreen (PrtScn) functionality in Windows 11 have left many users frustrated. The traditional behavior, where pressing the PrintScreen key would instantly...