For years, the way I would grab text was embarrassing. I would get a screenshot or spot a picture with text I wanted to search for and type it out in Google search. Then I found PowerToys Text ...

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Why it matters: Windows 11's Snipping Tool already allows you to copy text from images, offering functionality similar to Apple's Live Text – but Microsoft's implementation involves a few more steps.