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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Microsoft patches Windows 11 Store outage that disabled Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool

Microsoft confirmed a Windows Store server-side outage briefly prevented opening several Windows 11 inbox apps—Notepad, Snipping Tool, Paint, and even Windows Security—producing error 0x803F8001. The issue affected Store-based activation across apps, but Microsoft says a full fix has been rolled out and activation is now restored. The report also notes other Windows 11 problems tied to January 2026 updates, but the Store-related outage is considered resolved.

via Windows Latest|

#notepad #paint #snipping-tool

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Paint gains AI coloring pages and Notepad gains streaming AI writing in Windows 11 previews

In Windows 11 Insider builds, Paint adds a 'Coloring book' AI tool that generates four templates from a text prompt via Copilot (with a new fill-tolerance slider), while Notepad gains streaming AI results for Write/Rewrite/Summarize and enhanced Markdown support, with a new welcome screen; both features appear on Canary/Dev channels and target Copilot-enabled PCs.

via The Verge|

#ai #copilot #notepad

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

AI-Powered Notepad and Paint Arrive in Windows 11 Insider Updates

Microsoft rolled out AI features to Notepad and Paint in Windows 11 Insider builds (Canary/Dev). Notepad 11.2512.10.0 streams AI results for Write, Rewrite, and Summarize with faster previews and requires a Microsoft account; it also adds expanded Markdown support and a welcome screen. Paint 11.2512.191.0 adds an AI-generated Coloring Book (Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft account required) and a left-side Fill tool tolerance slider. Users can disable AI in settings or uninstall Notepad to revert to the classic apps, and Microsoft encourages feedback via the Windows Feedback Hub.

via BleepingComputer|

#ai #microsoft #notepad

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Launches Windows AI Labs for Experimental AI Features

Microsoft has launched the Windows AI Labs program to test and gather feedback on experimental AI-powered features across Windows, including potential new tools in Paint and updates to other Windows apps like Notepad and File Explorer.

via The Verge|

#ai-features #microsoft #paint

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Miley Cyrus Stuns in Artistic Campaigns and Beauty Looks

Miley Cyrus posed nude with paint smears for Maison Margiela's autumn/winter 2025 campaign, featuring painterly portraits that highlight her edgy glamour and artistic expression.

via yahoo.com|

#campaign #entertainment #maison-margiela

paleontology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Scientific Fraud Uncovered: 280-Million-Year-Old Fossil Revealed as Paint"

A 280-million-year-old fossil of a lizard-like creature, previously believed to be a significant find in understanding early reptile evolution, has been found to be mostly paint upon new scientific analysis. The black shading surrounding the fossil, thought to be carbonized soft tissue, was revealed to be a paint used in mechanical preparation, casting doubt on the veracity of the creature's assigned taxon and the accuracy of its observed body parts.

via The Daily Beast|

#evolution #fossil #lizard

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Windows 11's 2023 Update Introduces Must-Try Features and Best Apps of the Week"

Windows 11's 2023 Update introduces several new features worth trying, including passkeys for password-free logins, Copilot AI chat for PC settings assistance, enhanced capabilities in the Paint app with AI art tools, and improved functionality in the Snipping Tool for text extraction and redaction. Other notable features include Dynamic Lighting for gamers and File Explorer improvements for productivity.

via PCWorld|

#2023-update #copilot #paint

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Windows 11's Latest Update Introduces Exciting Features and Transforms into Windows 12"

Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Windows 11, introducing several new features. The update includes Windows Copilot, an AI-powered digital assistant integrated into various parts of the operating system. AI enhancements have also been added to Paint, Snipping Tool, and the Photos app, offering features such as transparency and layers in Paint, text extraction and redaction in Snipping Tool, and background blur in Photos. Additionally, the update brings improvements to File Explorer, native RGB lighting controls for PC gamers, support for passkeys as an alternative to passwords, and integration of Windows 365 Cloud PCs for IT admins and developers. More features are planned for a future update in the fourth quarter of 2023.

via The Verge|

#ai-powered-features #copilot #paint

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Paint Embraces Photoshop's Best Features: Layers and Transparency

Microsoft Paint is introducing support for layers and transparency, two core features of Adobe Photoshop, in an update currently being tested by Windows Insiders. Users will be able to add, move, reorder, merge, and duplicate layers, allowing for more advanced art creation with stacked image elements. The update also includes support for opening and saving transparent PNG files, complementing the recently added background removal tool. This move by Microsoft aims to provide Windows users with easy image manipulation capabilities without the need for expensive subscriptions to professional software like Photoshop.

via The Verge|

#image-manipulation #layers #microsoft

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Microsoft Paint introduces background removal tool for seamless editing"

Microsoft is testing a background removal tool in Paint, which allows users to remove an image's background with a single click. The feature is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. This addition would make Paint more useful as users currently have to rely on third-party apps for background removal. Microsoft is also reportedly testing a text-to-image generator within Paint.

via The Verge|

#background-removal #image-editing #microsoft

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Microsoft Paint receives long-awaited dark mode update on Windows 11"

Microsoft has released a preview version of Windows Paint that supports dark mode, 37 years after the app first debuted in Windows 1.0 in 1985. The new Paint app with dark mode is rolling out in preview today for Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, and will roll out to all users later this year. In addition to the new dark mode, Paint is also getting some nice quality of life improvements in the "zoom" department, with finer granular increments now available via a new drop-down menu.

via Windows Central|

#dark-mode #microsoft #paint

film2 years ago•3 min saved

Owen Wilson's Heartfelt Bob Ross-Inspired Performance in 'Paint'

Owen Wilson stars as the host of a Burlington, Vermont-based PBS instructional art show in the new comedy film "Paint." Wilson's character, Carl Nargle, is loosely inspired by Bob Ross, complete with a permed hair and denim-on-denim wardrobe. The film follows Carl's personal story, shaped by the director's fascination with celebrities. "Paint" opens on over 800 screens this week and also stars Michaela Watkins, Ciara Renée, Stephen Root, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Lucy Freyer, Lusia Strus, and Michael Pemberton.

via Deadline|

#bob-ross #comedy #film

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Owen Wilson channels Bob Ross for new comedy 'Paint'

Owen Wilson reveals that he took inspiration from Bob Ross for his role in the new indie comedy "Paint," which pays homage to the late PBS sensation. Wilson's character, Carl Nargle, is a womanizer and local legend in Vermont due to his calming painting tutorials. While Wilson admits he's not much of a painter himself, he did create a childhood masterpiece that his mother had framed and someone even tried to buy. "Paint" is now playing.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#bob-ross #comedy #entertainment

movies2 years ago•2 min saved

'Paint' Review: A Colorful Comedy with Owen Wilson

"Paint" is a dated and mildly amusing parody of male privilege, featuring Owen Wilson as an aging TV star with punchline hair and a storied libido who lords it over his superfans. The film is a bland romantic comedy that feels contemptuous of female desire, and a portrait of a landscape artist that infrequently ventures outdoors. The screenplay is all sight gags and very little substance, and the attitudes are as antiquated as the protagonist's wardrobe.

via The New York Times|

#comedy #drama #male-privilege

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Owen Wilson's 'Paint' receives mixed reviews as he plays a toxic public-television artist."

"Paint" is a poorly executed satire that features Owen Wilson as a thinly-disguised version of Bob Ross. The film attempts to comment on toxic masculinity and the fear of being upstaged by a woman, but falls short in its treatment of female characters. The movie is full of continuity errors and dubious afro jokes, and Wilson's performance is lackluster. Overall, "Paint" is an unhappy little tease that is not worth the watch.

via The Boston Globe|

#bob-ross #entertainment #owen-wilson