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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
News 34 Pizza Week returns
(WIVT/WBGH) – News 34 is resurrecting a beloved promotion from the past. Pizza Week is back. Special Correspondent Mike Tanzini, a 34 alum, is visiting a different set of local pizzerias this week as the pizza makers teach him how to make their signature pies. Mike will once again learn the ropes of stretching dough, ladling sauce, and spreading cheese to make the hand-held delicacy we all know and love. Meanwhile, we are currently running a poll to try to determine our viewers' favorite pizza. To vote, click here. Archived Pizza Week episodes from the past are also available at our website. And tune in on Tuesday for the first segment in the Return of Pizza Week. News 34 Pizza Week returns 72-year-old biker travels U.S. to raise money for American Cancer Society Security Mutual Week begins in Binghamton Meldrim's Paint hosts grand opening celebration Business of the Week: Fahs Construction Group Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
My red door was scratched to bits so I transformed it for £30 – it's bright & people say it's ‘so much better'
Plus, ten easy DIY hacks to spruce up your home for less than £1 HOUSE ABOUT THIS? My red door was scratched to bits so I transformed it for £30 – it's bright & people say it's 'so much better' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUM has left people open-mouthed after sharing her epic door glow-up. If you're looking to give your home a makeover on the cheap, sprucing up the door is an easy - and affordable - way to do so. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Though posted just 14 hours ago, the fabulous transformation has already taken the internet by storm Credit: diy on a budget/facebook 2 While pink doors seem to be all the rage recently, the mum dared ''to be different'' - and went for a stunning lilac hue Credit: diy on a budget/facebook This is exactly what one thrifty mum, Andrea Ange Johnstone, decided to do after her son ''developed a vendetta'' against the front door of the property. The dark red door had seen better days, with scratches and marks all over the surface. But rather than forking out for a brand new door or revamping it with red paint, the mum opted to change the colour entirely - and social media users are stunned by the transformation. While pink doors seem to be all the rage recently, the mum dared ''to be different'' - and went for a stunning lilac hue. read more on homes WASH THIS How to use a 69p hack to kill green flies without nasty chemicals Sharing the jaw-dropping results on the DIY On A Budget Official page, Andrea told social media users she used uPVC Paint in Violet Macaroon. Thrifty homeowners and DIY lovers can find a 750ml tin of this vibrant and summery paint for a mere £30 on Amazon. Meanwhile, a larger 1l pot will set you can just £40 - which is a cheaper alternative to buying a new door. Other options from the online marketplace include a light grey shade called Babushka, a pastel blue tint called Be My Mermaid, as well as light mauve hue called Lilac Wine. Andrea told Facebook users: ''I sanded it but not heavily more so on the bad scratches and lightly over the rest.'' To complete the epic makeover, the thrifty mum also added a ''The Witch is In'' sign she had left over from Halloween, a fake lemon wreath for an extra pop of colour and faux foliage at the top of the frame. I transformed my council house hallway for under £60 - the old laminate has vanished but critics say it 'looks cheap' Uploading Before and After snaps on the platform, Andrea urged others to think outside the box. ''I really love it, dare to be different.'' 'Absolutely gorgeous' Though posted just 14 hours ago, the fabulous transformation has already taken the internet by storm. Close to a whopping 450 people gave the post a like, as almost 100 flooded to comments to share their thoughts and praise Andrea. 10 DIY hacks for under £1 each These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money Homemade Air Freshener: Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh. Upcycled Tin Can Planters: Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants. Custom Phone Stand: Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint. DIY Lip Scrub: Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container. Personalised Bookmarks: Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch. Decorative Mason Jars: Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders. Easy Cable Organiser: Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape. Magnetic Spice Jars: Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage. Handmade Coasters: Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters. Natural All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home. ''I painted mine lilac recently too i'm in love with it,'' commented another DIY fan. ''It's beautiful you've done a great job,'' someone else chimed in. Another agreed, writing: ''That looks so much nicer than the red!'' ''It's beautiful I love the colour and just what I like to see someone who is not afraid to do what they like to their own taste without worrying about other people's opinions,'' a fellow member of the page penned.
News18
27-05-2025
- News18
Microsoft Brings AI-Powered Help For Users To Take Screenshots And Make Notes On Windows 11
Last Updated: Windows 11 update is adding new AI features that will be useful for most PC users and will be rolling with the new version soon. Microsoft is going big with AI but some useful features are coming your way on Windows 11 PCs in the next few updates. The latest Windows 11 build shows us the power of AI which will make it easy to take screenshots, write notes and even generate custom stickers with simple text prompts. The Windows 11 PCs already come with Copilot for these features and more but adding them to popular tools like Paint and Notepad will be welcomed by most users. How many times have you felt the need for AI to help you take the precise screenshot? Well, the new Windows 11 build gives you just that using the reliable Snipping tool on your PC. You just have to click on the tool and select the Perfect screenshot button to let the AI do your work by selecting and resizing the content intelligently. You can avoid clicking any button and use the screenshot option by holding the Ctrl key on the PC or laptop. advetisement Paint is the next destination for multiple AI upgrades on Windows 11. You now get the AI-powered custom sticker generator that can give you new stickers with a text prompt. Paint will show you multiple results based on the context and let you select from any of them. You also get smart selection for objects using AI in Paint which is equally useful. And finally, you have AI helping you take notes in Notepad on Windows 11 using the Write feature. Now you can quickly create drafts just by feeding the relevant text form and making changes later using the same method. I am sure most Windows 11 users are excited about trying out these AI features on their PCs but Microsoft has played the smart card by making it available to select users. The company wants you to sign in with your Microsoft account, and have paid version access to Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, enterprise or Copilot Pro editions. Besides these AI upgrades, Windows users are getting a new voice mode which activates by saying 'Hey, Copilot!", according to the latest blog posted by Microsoft. The tech giant is trialing this new voice trigger on Windows as part of its recent push towards adding new AI features to deliver an enhanced experience for artificial intelligence users. The company says the opt-in feature gives people the chance to use the Copilot without needing to use their hands. To avail of the command-based update, users must unblock their Windows PC. First Published:
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Microsoft brings AI features to classic Windows apps: Check what's new
Microsoft is bringing artificial intelligence to three of its classic Windows apps, Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad, as part of the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview. These new features, rolling out to users in the Canary and Dev Channels, aim to modernise everyday tools with generative AI and smart enhancements, although many will be restricted to Copilot+ PCs. The Paint app is now equipped with AI-generated stickers and intelligent image editing tools. A new Sticker Generator allows users to create custom stickers by simply typing in a text prompt. For example, users can enter 'cat wearing sunglasses,' and the AI will generate a visual sticker accordingly. Stickers can be added to the canvas, copied to other apps, or saved for later use. Mobile finder: iQOO Neo 10 launched in India Another addition is the Object Select tool, which uses AI to isolate and edit specific elements in an image, streamlining the editing process. Alongside these tools, Microsoft is also rolling out a new Welcome Experience that highlights the updated capabilities of Paint to help users get started. These Paint features are available exclusively on Copilot+ PCs and require a Microsoft account to use the sticker generator. The Snipping Tool is also receiving AI-powered functionality. The Perfect Screenshot tool automatically refines the selection area, aiming to eliminate the need for cropping after taking a screenshot. This could be particularly useful for frequent screen capture tasks. A new Colour Picker tool has also been added. It lets users extract colour values, HEX, RGB, or HSL, from any part of the screen. This feature is geared towards designers and developers who require accurate colour matching in their workflow. As with the Paint updates, these features are currently limited to Copilot+ PCs. Notepad, the lightweight text editor, now includes a Write feature powered by generative AI. Users can right-click or use the shortcut Ctrl + Q to generate text from a prompt, offering assistance with drafting notes or expanding ideas. The generated content can be refined or discarded. To access the Write feature, users need a Microsoft account and an active Microsoft 365 subscription with Copilot Pro, as it draws on AI credits from the subscription. These updates reflect Microsoft's broader push to integrate generative AI tools into its everyday software ecosystem.
Engadget
24-05-2025
- Engadget
Microsoft Notepad's latest AI trick churns out custom text for you
Writer's block is no match for Microsoft's latest AI infusion for its Notepad app. The long-neglected Notepad now has the ability to write custom content based on any prompt you feed it, so long as you have Microsoft 365 or a Copilot Pro subscription. Microsoft's updated Notepad even lets you fine-tune the generated text with follow-up prompts. This update comes several months after Microsoft added the Rewrite tool to Notepad that lets you lean on generative AI to refine an existing chunk of text. Instead of rewriting, you can now right-click where you want brand-new text and hit Write from the Copilot menu, or use the Ctrl + Q shortcut. From its humble start as a simple text editor with no spellcheck until recently, Notepad is finally getting the modern AI makeover it deserves. Notepad isn't the only app getting some love from Microsoft. The updated Paint app can tap into generative AI to make custom stickers based on user prompts. On top of that, there's an Object select feature that can isolate specific parts of an image so you can just edit that portion. These two features are only available on Copilot+ PCs, like the recently announced HP laptops. Lastly, Microsoft upgraded the Snipping Tool with the Perfect screenshot feature that automatically edits your screen captures. With the Copilot AI, the tool will automatically resize the screenshot so you don't have to spend time getting the right crop. The Perfect screenshot feature requires a Copilot+ PC, but Snipping Tool's new Color picker tool, which can provide you with the HEX, RGB or HSL values of a color you see on screen, doesn't. As usual, these AI features will roll out to Windows Insiders users first.
