Windows developers have a new tool up their sleeves for letting users talk to their apps. First spotted by Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft has started allowing Windows developers to build apps for Windows 8, ...

Windows 11 Voice Access is a major update to Microsoft's accessibility tools, allowing users to control their desktop entirely with voice commands — no hands or Internet connection required. The ...

At last. Ever since I first touched a personal computer 25 years ago, I’ve been wondering how long it would take before I could write an article without touching the keyboard — and without paying ...

Speech-recognition technology can boost efficiency and might someday make its mark on the enterprise -- if Microsoft would only promote it. I have to confess, I've always been somewhat of a daredevil.

Last week I had a temporary problem typing. As I was writing to deadline, I was less than pleased by the prospect of being unable to do my work. Many years ago — I think I was running Windows 98 SE at ...

Windows includes voice-dictation software as an alternative to keyboard and mouse input. After setting up a microphone and training the software to recognize your voice, you can launch applications, ...

Talking to your Windows PC instead of typing can substantially boost your productivity — if you know the right way to do it. It’s already built into your Windows PC. All you have to do is acquire one ...

Although it's not perfect, the Windows Speech Recognition program can help you create professional business documents by speaking into a microphone instead of typing on your computer's keyboard. After ...

Microsoft has hit a new milestone in its efforts with speech recognition technology. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft ...

Voice commands aren't just for smartphone users; they're for PC users, too. We'll show you how to use speech recognition so you can launch programs, dictate text, scroll Web pages, and more, all by ...