The Latest Breaking News from PowerToys

Stop struggling with Windows Search — try these 6 game‑changing alternatives

Tired of slow Windows 11 search? Discover six powerful tools that replace it with speed, custom triggers, AI features, and full control.

Windows Central · Sep 17, 2025

Upcoming PowerToys utility will finally let you set light and dark mode to cycle on a schedule in Windows 11

The difference? Night and day.

PC Gamer · Sep 4, 2025

Windows 11 still won’t auto-switch between light and dark mode — but Microsoft's PowerToys will next month

Windows 11 still lacks dark mode scheduling, but PowerToys will soon handle switching between modes automatically at set times.

Windows Central · Sep 4, 2025

One of the best PowerToys features just got even better — and it puts Windows Search to shame

PowerToys 0.92 brings a faster, more stable Command Palette with improved extensions, search tools, and customization options for Windows users.

Windows Central · Jul 2, 2025

I hope this PowerToys redesign becomes a reality — it's too easy to get lost in the app

A new PowerToys concept brings clarity to the cluttered app with quick-launch tools, better settings, and a native Windows 11 look.

Windows Central · Jun 16, 2025

3 secrets of PowerToys on Windows 11 that you'll wish you already knew

PowerToys offers various useful features that you may not be aware of, including backups, plugins, and troubleshooting tools.

Windows Central · Jun 11, 2025

I turned PowerToys into an AI chatbot, and you can too — All your AI chats on your local machine

By using a plugin and Ollama to run an LLM on your local machine, it's possible to turn PowerToys Run into your own AI chatbot. Even if I don't necessarily recommend it right now for power users.

Windows Central · May 12, 2025

PowerToys, one of the best free apps on Windows 11, just got a major update

Microsoft PowerToys just got a big update, adding a new Command Palette, improved Color Picker, and more powerful tools for Windows users.

Windows Central · Apr 1, 2025

I would have paid money for this new PowerToys feature. But you can get it for free.

PowerToys now supports converting video formats and extracting audio through Advanced Paste.

Windows Central · Mar 6, 2025

7 reasons you simply HAVE to use PowerToys Run on your Windows 11 PC

PowerToys Run is much better than the Windows 11 Start Menu, and it can do so much. Here are 7 things I use it for, and reasons you should definitely try it out.

Windows Central · Feb 28, 2025