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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

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

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

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PowerToys continues to be Microsoft's best-kept secret, and it's about to bring a feature to Windows 11 that Mac users have had for years

Windows 11 has had plenty of negative press thanks to 24H2 bugs, but PowerToys is bringing positives to the OS in its next update.

TechRadar

Windows 11 hotkey conflicts are a pain — PowerToys just introduced a smarter way to manage them

Windows hotkey conflicts can be frustrating, but PowerToys v0.94 adds conflict detection to help you spot and fix clashing shortcuts.

Windows Central

PowerToys just got a Windows 11-style makeover — here’s everything new in the massive 0.93 update

The latest PowerToys update delivers a faster Command Palette, redesigned settings dashboard, and a new Spotlight mode for Mouse Highlighter.

Windows Central

This hidden Windows 11 feature is back in testing after over a year-long hiatus — but you can get it right now

A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Windows 11’s screenshot tool is getting a nifty new time-saving ability

Right now, the change for Snipping Tool is just in testing, but it looks slick already, and hopefully it’ll be arriving soon enough.

Windows Central

PowerToys will soon have native integration with the best Windows 11 tool you should be using

PowerToys and Windows Package Manager (winget) are two of the best Windows 11 tools, and they're getting closer integration.

Windows Central

PowerToys next new feature is a handy transcoder for audio and video files

PowerToys is adding yet more to its arsenal with an upcoming feature to transcode audio and video files.

Windows Central

PowerToys just got even more powerful with the addition of this new utility

PowerToys just gained a new utility that's great for screen zooming, recording, and annotation. The addition of Zoomit is just one of many changes seen in version 0.88 of PowerToys.

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This Microsoft app update reminded me how much I hate the Windows 11 context menu

Microsoft released an update for PowerToys recently that allows you to create folders by using templates. The same update also includes a lengthy list of improvements and changes to the app.

Windows Central

Microsoft PowerToys just added the perfect tool for multi-monitor setups

A recent update to PowerToys adds a Workspaces utility that lets you launch a layout of apps through a shortcut. The tool can be used on a single screen or as part of a multi-monitor setup.

Windows Central

This new PowerToys feature could save you from hours of monotony

Microsoft will soon add a feature to PowerToys called "Workspaces" that lets you create shortcuts for collections of apps. The feature supports multiple monitors and can be customized to launch apps in specific states.

Windows Central

PowerToys' latest update is small but it's the latest chapter in an excellent year for the app

Microsoft PowerToys has a new update that fixes several problems. The update rounds out a solid seven months for the oft-updated utility.

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Microsoft offering AI-enabled copy and paste — But there's a catch

Microsoft has added AI to copy and paste in the PowerToys settings, mainly for power Windows users.

Windows Central

Calling this new AI PowerToys feature 'advanced' doesn't do it justice

Microsoft just added an Advanced Paste feature to PowerToys that uses AI to convert and enhance content. There are also some new pasting options that don't require AI, such as pasting as plain text or Markdown.

Windows Central

What is Microsoft's mysterious new AI feature for PowerToys?

Microsoft will announced a PowerToys feature called "Advanced Paste with Local AI" at Build 2024. The event will focus largely on AI computing and Windows 11 on Arm, so a new AI feature for PowerToys fits right in.

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