Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from PowerToys

Microsoft PowerToys now lets you peek at WebP files, my most-hated type of file

Microsoft PowerToys just received an update that adds support for viewing WebP, WebM, and audio files when using the Peek utility.

Windows Central · Apr 5, 2024

How to remap the Copilot key on Windows 11

Windows 11 has a Copilot key built in, but sometimes you want to move it around. Here's how to remap the Copilot key in Windows 11, using the versatile Microsoft PowerToys.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 8, 2024

Windows 11's best free utility app just got a MASSIVE update

Microsoft PowerToys just received a large update that includes several new features and improvements. Keyboard Manager can now be mapped to start applications and supports chords, plus Color Picker has a new look.

Windows Central · Mar 4, 2024

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

How to remap Copilot to any key on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can use the Keyboard Manager tool from PowerToys to remap the Copilot shortcut to any key, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Windows Central · Feb 23, 2024

One of my favorite PowerToys utilities is getting native support on Windows 11

Microsoft recently shipped PowerToys Mouse Pointer Crosshairs utility, a native feature on Windows 11 that lets users turn the mouse cursor into a big and colorful crosshair.

Windows Central · Feb 16, 2024

Microsoft PowerToys updated with support for more languages, reworked update settings, and fixes

Microsoft has released a new update for PowerToys, bumping it to version 0.78.0. It supports new languages, including Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Hebrew, Persian, and Ukrainian.

Windows Central · Jan 31, 2024

Updated PowerToys now detects failed PowerShell commands and recommends alternative packages with winget

Microsoft PowerToys just shipped to version 0.77 with a new module dubbed 'Command Not Found' to detect failed commands in PowerShell 7.4.

Windows Central · Jan 10, 2024

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Microsoft PowerToys updates with new add-ons for Windows 11 File Explorer and modernized UIs for more utilities

Microsoft recently released a new update for PowerToys, bringing it to version 0.76.0. The update ships with many new features, including modernized PowerToys Run, Quick Accent, and Text Extractor UIs.

Windows Central · Dec 5, 2023

How to control two computers with a single mouse

We show you how you can use one mouse in conjunction with Mouse Without Borders to control two (or more) computers

TechRadar · Nov 29, 2023

This hidden Windows 11 feature copies text from images — here’s how to use it

Learn step-by-step instructions on enabling and using Text Extractor to enhance your Windows experience.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 28, 2023

This Windows 11 hack lets you preview files without clicking them — how to do it

Knowing how to use Windows PowerToys Peek will simplify file previews for you.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 24, 2023

This hidden Windows 11 feature measures anything on your screen — how to enable it

Learn how to use and customize the PowerToys Screen Ruler tool for accurate measurements.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 23, 2023

This hidden Windows feature shows you every keyboard shortcut — here's how it works

Learn how to use the PowerToys Shortcut Guide to streamline your Windows 11 experience.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 22, 2023

This hidden Windows feature recreates one of my favorite Mac features — how to enable it

How to type accents on Windows 11 using Microsoft PowerToys.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 17, 2023

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 15, 2023

How to remap keys on Windows

This is how you remap your keys on Windows 11 using Microsoft Power Toys.

TechRadar · Nov 12, 2023

How to remap keys in Windows 11 with PowerToys Keyboard Manager

Discover how to change the function of the keys of your keyboard and create helpful new keyboard shortcuts.

TechRadar · Nov 11, 2023

How to copy and paste 'uncopiable' text in Windows 11

We show you how to use the powerful Text Extractor tool.

Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023

How to use PowerToys to manage environment variables on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can use PowerToys to view, add, edit, and delete environment variables, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 31, 2023

PowerToys Gets Updated With New Home Page, Environmental Variables Editor

PowerToys received a new update that added three new features to the Windows utility, including a new home page, environmental variables editor, and enhanced Peek capabilities.

Windows Central · Aug 24, 2023

Three essential PowerToys options you're forgetting to configure on Windows 11

On Windows 11, before starting to use any of the PowerToys features, make sure to turn on the option to run the app as administrator, configure a settings backup, and enable the option to receive experimental features. Here's how.

Windows Central · Aug 22, 2023

Five lesser PowerToys features you should be using on Windows 11

PowerToys includes many great tools to improve the functionality of Windows 11, and these are the five features you probably didn't notice (Peek, Text Extractor, Registry Preview, File Locksmith, and Mouse Without Borders).

Windows Central · Aug 14, 2023

PowerToys could soon sport a new and modern-looking homepage

PowerToy's homepage might soon get a refreshed and modern look. The redesign aims to give users an improved view highlighting all the enabled features.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 12, 2023

This free Windows 11 app is a game-changer for my productivity

Microsoft PowerToys features a useful shell extension to boost your productivity — here's how to use it.

Windows Central · Aug 2, 2023

Microsoft PowerToys shrinks in size but grows in power

Microsoft shrunk down the size of PowerToys without reducing the power of the app. In fact, the latest update adds features.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 1, 2023

This is the best Windows 11 tool you're not using — and it will save you a ton of time

The Always On Top PowerToy pins an app window to the top, so it'll stay visible.

1 2 3 4

Coverage From

People

Mauro Huculak

457 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.