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PowerToys has quietly eaten a lot of the small, focused utilities that used to be paid staples of the Windows power‑user toolkit — and for many people that means a one‑time purchase or subscription is no longer necessary. A recent XDA piece argued that five paid apps...

Windows PowerToys is one of those quietly powerful Windows add‑ons: a free, modular toolkit that can shave minutes off everyday tasks for heavy desktop users, but it’s deliberately optional — and for many casual users it’s a luxury rather than a necessity. Background / Overview Windows PowerToys...

Windows PowerToys has quietly become one of the most useful free downloads for serious Windows 10 and Windows 11 users, bundling dozens of small, well-crafted utilities that smooth the rough edges of everyday computing and unlock customization that Microsoft doesn’t expose by default. If you’ve...

Microsoft’s modern Windows 11 experience aims to strike a balance between refined aesthetics and essential convenience, but seasoned users know there’s a persistent gap between what Windows natively delivers and what power users truly need. This gap is most evident in features like powerful...

Microsoft's PowerToys suite offers a collection of utilities designed to enhance productivity and streamline the Windows experience. While these tools are invaluable, they require a separate download and installation, which may deter the average user from accessing them. Integrating certain...

Windows 11 users seeking a productivity boost have found a treasure trove in Microsoft PowerToys—a suite of utilities originally crafted for power users, but today surprisingly accessible and indispensable for everyone. This is not mere hype or an obscure, developer-only curiosity; PowerToys has...

LiveDeskCal has introduced a new desktop calendar widget for Windows 11, aiming to streamline daily scheduling by integrating calendar functionalities directly onto the desktop. This tool is designed to keep users' agendas visible and synchronized without the need to open additional applications...

PowerToys has grown into one of Microsoft’s most beloved open-source projects for Windows, providing a suite of advanced utilities that range from outright productivity boosters to refined niche tools for enthusiasts. Since its relaunch in 2019, PowerToys has seen dozens of updates, introducing...

When you're multitasking on Windows 11, the struggle is real. Apps juggled across multiple windows, screen real estate shrinking faster than your patience—it's chaos when you need to stay laser-focused on one specific application. Whether it's keeping a calculator handy, having Task Manager...

Introduction The evolution of Sticky Notes has seen exciting changes lately. The latest updates not only elevate user experience but also strive to make everyday tasks more seamless. The big addition to note-taking in Windows is the “always on top” feature that allows these digital sticky pads...

Windows 11 has introduced a wealth of features aimed at improving the user experience and enhancing productivity. One of the standout features is the ability to keep the Task Manager set to "Always on Top." This functionality ensures that the Task Manager window remains visible above all other...

I have searched for two days and downloaded 15 windows video players in search for what I want. The thing is that I remember this feature was available in 2005 during the Windows XP Era. I don't remember the name of the player that could do it. I found the backup software CD I had since that...

Even from the days of XP, I never found a way to keep either notepad or wordpad on top of other pages. Clicking anywhere on the screen with notepad open immediately minimizes it. Is there any way to keep notepad locked on top of other windows?Thanks in advance for your assisstance.

I am having problem with the Win 10 windows management. Sometimes when I am with more softwares in open, I click on the other windows of another software and it is not shown, keeping the previous windows on top still, in other words, the other windows would open in background. I have searched...

I recently received a new computer at work with Windows 7 loaded on it. In the upper right-hand corner of any window, there is a pushpin icon beside the minimize icon. I can use this to pin any open window so that it always stays on top. I didn't realize that this feature is available on Windows...

I have moved my taskbar to the right hand side of my screen to make up for the inability to create additional toobars. But now whenever I reach for a scrollbar the damn taskbar slides out. Can it be set to NOT.. Always on top?

I installed win 7 recently, and have used both gadgets and rocketdock. I have set all 3 of my gadgets, and rocketdock to stay on top. However, they don't always stay on top. After a restart, and every-so-often, other stuff takes over (eg firefox). If I click on them, they then stay on top...

yo, I was wondering if there is any configuration/setting somewhere where you can change whether programs/windows are always on top or not. To clarify: Let's say I open my browser, firefox. Then I open a notepad. If I now minimize firefox and then maximize my notepad, firefox automatically...

I dont know if Windows 7 already has this capability but if it does I'd love to know how to turn it on. I just thought a really useful feature would be to make a window be always on top but be able to adjust the transparency of the window. This could be really useful if you were doing a task...

I love the new taskbar and preview window. is there anyway to make one or some of them remain on top without having my mouse over it?