Microsoft releases PowerToys v0.35.0 for Windows 10 with new features
It seems like it has been a while since there was a new version of PowerToys for Windows 10, but Microsoft has now pushed out a new release in time for Easter.
We ve now made it up to PowerToys v0.35.0, and while this is not a major upgrade from the previous version, it is still significant thanks not only to the number of bug fixes and improvements, but also the number of new features. FancyZones, PowerToys Run and Color Picker are among those gaining new options.
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Users of FancyZones have new keyboard shortcuts to play with for accessing custom layouts, while with PowerToys Run it is now possible to change the location of the tool on the screen.
Microsoft heeft een nieuwe versie van PowerToys uitgebracht. De PowerToys zijn een verzameling kleine programma's voor powerusers. Er waren PowerToys voor Windows 95 en Windows XP en sinds halverwege 2019 is Microsoft ook bezig met de ontwikkeling van een versie voor Windows 10.
It has been a little while since there was a PowerToys update, but Microsoft has today rectified this with the release of version 0.33.1 of the suite of Windows 10 utilities.
PowerToys Run: Find and launch apps with Spotlight for Windows
Get Spotlight Search-like functionality on Windows
by: Yash Wate - Last updated on: February 4th, 2021
Key Takeaways
PowerToys Run is a part of Microsoft’s PowerToys tools.
It is like a quick launcher that extends Windows’ functionality to let you get more out of your system.
You can think of it as Spotlight Search for Windows that lets you quickly access files, folders, apps, and settings on your computer.
Besides searching for files and apps, PowerToys Run also offers the ability to perform quick calculations and execute Shell and Command Prompt scripts.
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