What is Microsoft PowerToys?

Microsoft PowerToys : Microsoft powertoys is a program developed by microsoft that adds many features to windows vista.

In depth

A closer look at Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft powertoys is a program developed by microsoft that adds many features to windows vista. With this program you can take advantage of features that don't come with the operating system but are still officially designed and supported by microsoft. Among these features, you'll find:

always on top: keep a window on top of the others at all times. Press ctrl t to activate windows.

powertoys awake: keep the screen from turning off or the computer from going to sleep.

color selector: change the colors of the entire system. Press shift c to activate.

fancyzones: place and design windows to your liking. Preview files on ppfile explorer. Svg icons, as well as. Md and. Pdf documents. Quick image resizing resize images from file explorer. Control the keyboard and remap the keys ppkeyboard manager. Ppmouse utilities locate your mouse position more easily.

powerrename: rename files in bulk.

powertoys run: launch a program or application instantly by pressing alt + space.

keyboard shortcuts guide: press windows + shift + / to see all available shortcuts at that moment.

video conference mute: quickly mute the microphone and camera in any program or app.

Requirements

System requirements

Not Specified

Verdict

Should you download Microsoft PowerToys?

Microsoft PowerToys runs on Windows 10/11 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 80.18 MB. We’ve catalogued it under Gnome.

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