David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

If you’re looking for the easiest way to take screenshots or record your screen on a Windows PC, the Snipping Tool has you covered. This built-in utility has been part of Windows since Windows 7, and ...

Well now this will be useful! Microsoft is adding a text recognition function (OCR) to the Windows 11 Snipping Tool. The new feature will let you to copy text from screenshots and paste it into word ...

Microsoft is finally adding a built-in screen recorder to Windows 11 through the Snipping Tool, enabling users to capture videos of their desktop without the need for a third-party app. The update is ...

With Windows 10 support sunsetted, Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 at breakneck speed. Following multiple AI upgrades last week, Microsoft continues to expand the way you can interact with your ...

Microsoft has started rolling out a new update for Windows Insider testers, adding useful functionality to Windows 11's Snipping Tool. The Snipping Tool now detects QR codes, making it easier to ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. A hot potato: Windows users don't like it when Microsoft changes long-used and familiar functions in ...

Taking a screenshot on Windows is a chore. We do have the Snipping Tool on Windows; it's built-in and reliable, but painfully basic. It interrupts the workflow by opening new windows, lacks an ...

ShareX is a free and open-source screenshot and screen recording tool for Windows. It packs a bunch of screenshot and screen recording modes alongside comprehensive annotation and editing tools, which ...