Windows Speech Recognition 1. Windows Speech Recognition: A feature built into Windows that allows you to dictate text and control your computer by voice. Its performance with noise may vary. 2. Google Docs Voice Typing: Based on Google speech recognition, it is reliable for dictation. If you play the audio on your PC and your microphone picks up the sound clearly (ideally a good microphone), it can transcribe. 3. Microsoft Dictate (for Microsoft 365): Offers voice commands and transcription in Microsoft 365 applications.