Microsoft PowerToys
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- #Windows
- #Utilities
- #Productivity
- Microsoft PowerToys is a set of free utilities for Windows power users to enhance productivity.
- System requirements include Windows 10 version 2004 or later, or any Windows 11 version.
- Supported processor architectures: x64 and ARM64.
- Key utilities include Advanced Paste, Always On Top, PowerToys Awake, Color Picker, Command Not Found, and more.
- Advanced Paste allows pasting text in various formats, with an optional AI-powered feature.
- Always On Top lets users pin windows above others with a shortcut (Win+Ctrl+T).
- PowerToys Awake keeps the computer awake during long tasks.
- Color Picker (Win+Shift+C) enables system-wide color selection and copying.
- Command Not Found suggests WinGet packages for missing PowerShell commands.
- Other notable utilities: FancyZones (window manager), File Locksmith (file usage checker), Hosts File Editor, Image Resizer, Keyboard Manager, Mouse utilities, and more.
- Mouse utilities include Find My Mouse, Mouse Highlighter, Mouse Jump, and Mouse Pointer Crosshairs.
- Mouse Without Borders allows controlling multiple computers with one keyboard/mouse.
- Peek previews files without opening apps (Ctrl+Space).
- PowerRename enables bulk file renaming with advanced features.
- PowerToys Run (Alt+Space) helps quickly search and open apps.
- Quick Accent aids in typing accented characters.
- Registry Preview visualizes and edits Windows Registry files.
- Screen Ruler measures pixels on-screen (Win+Shift+M).
- Shortcut Guide (Win+Shift+/) displays available Windows shortcuts.
- Text Extractor copies text from anywhere on screen (Win+Shift+T).
- Workspaces manages desktop applications and configurations.
- ZoomIt is a screen zoom and annotation tool.
- Available in multiple languages including English, Chinese, French, German, etc.
- Users can contribute by writing specs, submitting designs, fixing bugs, or coding new features.
- Deprecated utilities include Video Conference Mute (removed in PowerToys 0.88).