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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity of video editing software? Between endless menus, confusing tools, and steep learning curves, creating polished videos can feel like a daunting task.

Microsoft is adding ways to make the Windows Photos app much more powerful, combining elements of the elegant Designer app and making Photos more of a centerpiece for visual editing. Microsoft is ...