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Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks.
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Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 up to 20% more responsive from ... Show more
Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks
Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks
WindowsCentral Oct 20
This app has outclassed Snipping Tool for almost 20 years, and it just received its biggest update ever
windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-app-has-outclassed-snipping-tool-for-almost-20-years-and-it-just-received-its-biggest-update-ever
How to quickly redact sensitive info from screenshots in Windows 11: Windows 11's built-in screenshot taker, Snipping Tool, has one underrated feature that lets ...
neowin.net/guides/how-to-quickly-redact-sensitive-info-from-screenshots-in-windows-11/
I replaced Windows' Snipping Tool with ShareX for screenshots, but the best part is everything else it can do
xda-developers.com/replaced-windows-snipping-tool-with-sharex-screenshots-best-part-everything-else/
Key FactsShareX Offers More Than Windows’ Snipping Tool
Sep 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The author sought a replacement because the tool can occasionally become buggy and fail to work as intended.
- ShareX provides precise pixel selection, pre-save editing, custom frames, backgrounds, rounded corners, and image blurring.
- The program records video with system or microphone audio and can save short recordings as GIFs.
- ShareX uploads images, files, and text to services such as Imgur, cloud storage, or Pastebin.
The best way to do it ended up being ShareX, a free and open-source tool that's not only great for taking screenshots, but it can do a whole lot more than that, too.— João Carrasqueira, describing his decision to replace Windows' Snipping Tool with ShareX in the XDA article.
These 7 built-in Windows tools are better than the apps most people install instead
xda-developers.com/built-in-windows-tools-better-than-apps-most-people-install/
Windows Tip: Copy text directly from the screen: Sometimes it's the small, built-in tools that are most useful in everyday life. The Snipping Tool in Windows ...
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I can't replace these 4 free Windows tools, and they are better than any paid alternative
xda-developers.com/i-cant-replace-these-4-free-windows-tools-and-they-are-better-than-any-paid-alternative/
Key FactsMicrosoft restores taskbar positioning in Windows 11
Sep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t3n.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t3n.de
- The September patch allows taskbar alignment to the left or top through Settings, but not free repositioning.
- The Start menu now offers large or small views, but cannot be freely resized by dragging as in Windows 10.
- According to media reports, Mark Linton said at Berlin’s IFA that Microsoft would incorporate customer feedback and continuously improve Windows.
- In 2022, Microsoft said side positioning required app-layout adjustments and user demand did not then justify the effort.
So we are responding to our customers' feedback, continually improving Windows, and you will see that Windows gets better with every update.— Mark Linton, Head of Windows & Devices at Microsoft, at the IFA in Berlin
Ashampoo Snap Pro 26 Review: A High-Quality Screen Capture App With Live 4K Editing
pcmag.com/reviews/ashampoo-snap
I can't replace these 4 free Windows tools, and they are better than any paid alternative
xda-developers.com/i-cant-replace-these-4-free-windows-tools-and-they-are-better-than-any-paid-alternative/
NexSnap Review: A Basic Screen-Capture App With Cool Editing Tools: NexSnap isn't as feature-rich as competing screen-capture apps, but it's an easy way to take ...
uk.pcmag.com/system-utilities/144200/nexsnap
6 tiny, open-source apps that replace Windows bloatware: Get rid of Microsoft's pushy apps and choose these instead
xda-developers.com/6-tiny-open-source-apps-that-replace-windows-bloatware/
Key FactsSix Small Open-Source Alternatives for Windows 11
Aug 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- ShareX is presented as a configurable alternative to Snipping Tool and, in version 17.1.0, requires a little over 50 MB to download and 181 MB after installation.
- Notepad++ expands basic text editing with tabs, syntax highlighting, and Markdown support, while Windows reports that it uses just over 17 MB after installation.
- Flow Launcher speeds up app launches and web searches, can be extended with plug-ins, and occupies about 200 MB after installation according to Windows.
- KDE Connect synchronizes notifications and files with smartphones, LocalSend transfers files across platforms on a local network, and VLC plays numerous media formats; their Windows downloads are about 81 MB, under 15 MB, and 43 MB respectively.
"tiny" is subjective, but I aimed to include the smallest apps I could find that still offer a great experience.— The article's author explains that the term 'tiny' is subjective and that they aimed to include the smallest apps possible that still offer a good experience.
windowslatest.com Apr 26
Microsoft drops Copilot branding in Notepad for Windows 11 for everyone, but it’s really just a rename
windowslatest.com/2026/04/26/microsoft-drops-copilot-branding-in-notepad-for-windows-11-for-everyone-but-its-really-just-a-rename/
Microsoft Is Scrubbing the Copilot Name From Some Windows 11 Apps: The latest changes to the Windows 11 Notepad app and snipping tool show Microsoft is ...
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-starts-removing-copilot-branding-from-windows-11-but-the-ai-remains/
Microsoft removes unnecessary Windows feature: Microsoft is removing Copilot buttons from Windows 11 apps including Notepad and Snipping Tool ...
thestreet.com/technology/microsoft-removes-unnecessary-windows-feature
Microsoft cleans up Windows 11 - | Copilot logo disappears from several apps: After persistent criticism of its aggressive integration of AI in Windows 11 ...
winfuture.de/news,158027.html
I replaced my core Windows 11 apps with open-source alternatives — and I don't regret it
xda-developers.com/replaced-core-windows-11-apps-with-open-source-alternatives-dont-regret/
WindowsCentral Apr 07
💡This tiny open‑source app beats Snipping Tool✂️
We tested a lightweight, open‑source option this week that surprised us because it fixes several pain points ... Show more
WindowsCentral Apr 07
“I finally found something that just works”: I explain the open‑source screenshot tool that beat Snipping Tool and ShareX for me — and why it might become your ...
windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/i-found-a-good-open-source-screenshot-alternative-to-snipping-tool-and-sharex-on-windows-11
Windows 11: Microsoft caves in - | Less AI for Notepad & Co. in the future.: Following persistent user criticism, Microsoft is continuously changing its AI plans ...
winfuture.de/news,157629.html
Windows Snipping Tool: A free, basic screenshot tool
uk.pcmag.com/system-utilities/71204/windows-snip-and-sketch
OpinionIt's a shame that Microsoft deprecated Steps Recorder (PSR) in Windows: Microsoft killed PSR, but an upgraded, smarter Steps Recorder could've been the ...
neowin.net/editorials/its-a-shame-that-microsoft-deprecated-steps-recorder-psr-in-windows/
Windows Snipping Tool Review: A Fine Free App for Basic Screen Capture: A free, basic screenshot tool
pcmag.com/reviews/microsoft-snip
Windows Central Jan 25
We’re talking about the best of Windows 11, and we want your input.: From WSL to Snap Layouts, we’re highlighting the features that work — tell us what makes ...
windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-silver-lining-why-we-still-call-this-os-home-what-do-you-love-most
Notepad, Snipping Tool, other apps broken by new bug in Windows 11: Yet another bug in Windows 11 has left users unable to open apps like Notepad and Snipping ...
neowin.net/news/notepad-snipping-tool-other-apps-broken-by-new-bug-in-windows-11/
8 Unexpected Things the Windows 11 Snipping Tool Can Do (That Aren't Just Screenshots)
pcmag.com/explainers/8-unexpected-things-the-windows-11-snipping-tool-can-do-that-arent-just
8 Surprising Things the Windows 11 Snipping Tool Can Do Beyond Screenshots: Whether you're extracting text or doing a visual search, the Snipping Tool in Windows ...
uk.pcmag.com/video-editing/161900/8-surprising-things-the-windows-11-snipping-tool-can-do-beyond-screenshots
How to Take a Screenshot on Your iOS, Windows, macOS, and Android Devices: Here's everything you need to know about capturing screenshots on your Windows PC ...
pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device
Snagit Review: Screen-Capture Apps Don't Get Better Than This: A powerful, feature-rich screen-capture app
pcmag.com/reviews/snagit
5 free Windows tools that make your PC better for work than any other OS: Like any other OS, Windows really is what you make of it
xda-developers.com/5-free-windows-tools-that-make-your-pc-better-for-work-than-any-other-os/
How to record your screen in Windows 10 or 11 - in just a few clicks: Your Windows PC already has everything you need to record your screen. Here's how to do it.
zdnet.com/article/how-to-record-your-screen-in-windows-10-or-11-in-just-a-few-clicks/
7 Easy Methods for Taking Screenshots in Windows 11: When you need to take a screenshot in Windows 11, you've got options.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/7-easy-methods-for-taking-screenshots-in-windows-11/
Windows 11's Snipping Tool just got a Google Lens-like feature - here's how to use it
zdnet.com/article/windows-11s-snipping-tool-just-got-a-google-lens-like-feature-heres-how-to-use-it/
This obscure Windows tool has been sitting on your PC for years, and it's still useful
xda-developers.com/this-obscure-windows-tool-been-sitting-your-pc-years-and-still-useful/
How to Take a Screenshot on Your iOS, Windows, macOS, and Android Devices: Here's everything you need to know about capturing screenshots on your Windows PC ...
pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device