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Windows 11 continues to push the envelope when it comes to integrating AI into everyday computing with its introduction of Copilot, the AI assistant that promises to make your PC experience more fluid. However, for some users, the much-advertised Copilot Key—built into newer keyboards—may feel...

If you've ever pondered how you navigated the intricate world of Windows 11 without the grace of some nifty toolkit, wonder no more! Microsoft’s PowerToys is the answer, breathing new life into your OS experience with its sleek suite of utilities designed to enhance productivity, efficiency, and...

Windows 11 has brought forth various features designed to enhance user productivity, and one such underrated gem is the ability to "pin" your application windows. If you’ve ever found yourself juggling multiple windows with information you desperately need at your fingertips, this feature is a...

Imagine you're juggling multiple projects, each demanding your full attention. Your screen becomes a battlefield of windows, each clamoring for space. Enter window tiling—the unsung hero that brings order to chaos. While macOS has finally embraced this feature natively, Windows 11 continues to...

The Windows 11 search function, while robust in theory, often leaves users longing for a smoother and more efficient experience. Whether you're trying to find an app in the Start menu, sift through files in File Explorer, or hunt for settings to adjust, the search tool can sometimes feel like a...

Windows 11, often touted as Microsoft's most advanced operating system to date, offers a plethora of features, but is that all there is? Not by a long shot! Enter Microsoft PowerToys, a toolkit designed to extend the functionality of Windows beyond its default capabilities. If you haven’t yet...

In this digital age, screenshots are the modern-day equivalent of old-school notepads. Whether it’s a snippet from a document, a screenshot of a chat, or an image with vital information, the need to extract text from images has become commonplace. But typing out text manually from an image can...

Recently, Microsoft made waves with an update to PowerToys, version 0.85, that introduces a handful of exciting features, including the much-anticipated New+ utility, which allows users to create folders and files using customizable templates directly in File Explorer. This seems like a triumph...

Introduction According to a recent article from XDA Developers, titled "5 Best Tools for Managing Multiple Monitors on Windows," the tools available for enhancing productivity on multiple-monitor setups are abundant and versatile. As multitasking becomes increasingly essential in our daily...

As much as I appreciate the advancements introduced with Windows 11, like any polished gem, it’s not without its flaws. In a recent article on XDA Developers, the author lists six essential tweaks that enhance the user experience, aiming to make Windows 11 feel more personalized and functional...

What Is PowerToys? Imagine a toolbox filled with customizable features that enhance your efficiency—this is what PowerToys offers. Initially released in the 1990s, PowerToys has undergone a renaissance in recent years, with the latest suite boasting 24 utilities (and counting) that can...

If you've ever found yourself needing a second monitor while handling multiple tasks on your PC, Windows 11's split-screen feature is an effective solution. This feature allows you to easily organize your windows, enabling side-by-side comparisons and multitasking without the need for additional...

Microsoft is enriching the PowerToys application with a promising new feature called "Workspaces," designed to simplify the management of app layouts on Windows 11 desktops. This feature, akin to the Workspaces functionality already found in Microsoft Edge, will enable users to arrange and...

When it comes to gaming on Windows 11, distractions can easily derail your experience. One of the common annoyances that gamers encounter is inadvertently pressing the Alt+Tab keys, which takes you out of the game and into another application. If you've ever had your gaming momentum disrupted by...

In the latest edition of Microsoft Weekly, we delve into a variety of major updates and outstanding financial figures from the tech giant. The fourth-quarter results for FY 2024 have been released, showing an impressive $64.7 billion in revenue, with net income reaching $22 billion. This news...

Hello, I installed Microsoft Powertoys and it broke my Greenshot app. When I press the Prnsc button, it opens the default app from Windows (although I deleted it). What can I do? Thanks.

Hello, Can I change the shortcut Windows Key + E to another folder (Downloads) from Powertoys? How? Thanks.

Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to download and use Microsoft PowerToys: Go to the Microsoft PowerToys website (GitHub - microsoft/PowerToys: Windows system...

It's possible to assign actions to key combinations in all sorts of places (Settings, PowerToys, individual applications, etc), but if I want to change something I can't always remember where I set a particular combination. Is there a central place I can list all the definitions and (hopefully)...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22463 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Please see the new section at the end of this blog post outlining the type of builds and experiences you will see in the Dev Channel. It will be a little while before major new...