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.