Scott & Mark Learn To... Zoomit
Scott & Mark Learn To... · Microsoft
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Show Notes
In this episode of Scott & Mark Learn To, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive into the history and evolution of ZoomIt, a popular screen annotation and zooming tool Mark created over 25 years ago. Originally built to enhance technical demos, ZoomIt has become an essential utility for countless users, including Scott, who calls it second nature. Mark shares how the tool's intuitive, keystroke-driven design surpasses alternatives like Windows Magnifier, making it a favorite for presentations and daily use.
You can download Zoomit for free here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit
And it is now part of PowerToys toolkit: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/zoomit
Takeaways:
- ZoomIt's key features, including live zoom, annotations, blurring, and color customization
- Mark highlights new features showcasing ZoomIt's ongoing evolution to better serve users
- ZoomIt is entirely keystroke-driven, eliminating the need for menus or toolbars
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