Neowin News Feed for: Powertoys

PowerToys 0.98.1 is out with improvements for one of the best Windows tools and more

Taras Buria — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:30:01 +0000

A new bug-fixing update for PowerToys is out to address various issues with one of the best Windows 11 tools and more. Read more...

PowerToys 0.98 is out with a new taskbar-like tool, redesigned keyboard manager and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:44:01 +0000

PowerToys 0.98 is out, and this massive update adds a new tool, a big redesign for another module, and plenty of new features. Read more...

One of the best free official Windows 11/10 apps, PowerToys, to get a major upgrade soon

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:16:01 +0000

PowerToys is one of the coolest pieces of official Windows software, and it is soon getting a major upgrade to its code. Read more...

My favorite PowerToys utility is getting lightning fast mode

Taras Buria — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:58:01 +0000

Command Palette is among my favorite PowerToys tools, and upcoming updates should make it lightning fast. Read more...

PowerToys 0.97.2 is out with useful fixes for multiple tools

Taras Buria — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:12:01 +0000

This update addresses several bugs with tools like Command Palette, Advanced Paste, Light Switch, and more. Read more...

Windows 11 might soon get an extra taskbar with rich customization and extensions

Taras Buria — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:44:01 +0000

Microsoft is exploring an idea of giving Windows 11 an extra taskbar with plenty of customization, and it wants to know what you think about it. Read more...

This handy PowerToys tool for Windows 10 and 11 may be getting a very useful new feature

Taras Buria — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:01 +0000

PowerToys has a very useful tool that lets you keep any window always on top, and a future update might bring a very useful addition to it. Read more...

Microsoft fixes several PowerToys issues following the big update

Sayan Sen — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new PowerToys version today. The update is meant to fix several of the recently introduced bugs following its big update. Read more...

PowerToys 0.97 is out with a big update for one of its best utilities and a new mouse tool

Taras Buria — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:04:01 +0000

A big new PowerToys update is here, and it introduces a lot of upgrades for one of its best utilities, plus a new mouse tool. Read more...

Closer Look: One Screen Ruler to rule them all in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:22:01 +0000

Screen Ruler isn't a "one shoe fits all" solution, but it's a very nifty tool in the hands of the right user. Read more...

Some of the best PowerToys tools for Windows 11 are getting important new features

Taras Buria — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:16:01 +0000

PowerToys is an open-source set of useful tools for Windows 10 and 11, and two of them, one of our favorites, may be getting some much-needed feature upgrades. Read more...

Closer Look: I wish Light Switch was a default feature in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:00:02 +0000

Light Switch is a very simple but much needed PowerToys utility; I just wish it was a default feature in Windows 11. Read more...

Closer Look: Color Picker in PowerToys on Windows is an excellent tool for designers

Usama Jawad — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:20:01 +0000

Color Picker in PowerToys is a very small but useful utility for a specific set of Windows customers. Read more...

Closer Look: Command Palette in PowerToys puts Windows Search to shame

Usama Jawad — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:01 +0000

Command Palette in PowerToys gives Windows Search a good run for its money in many areas. It can be overwhelming for some, but it is a powerhouse for others. Read more...

Popular file manager for Windows 11 gets integration with one of PowerToys' best utilities

Taras Buria — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:02:01 +0000

Files is among the best file managers for Windows 11, and its latest update makes it even better by integrating one of my favorite PowerToys utilities. Read more...

Closer Look: Awake is not my favorite tool in PowerToys on Windows

Usama Jawad — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:10:01 +0000

Awake in PowerToys is a tool that I personally don't like, but some people may love it depending on their workflows. Read more...

Closer Look: Advanced Paste in Windows PowerToys

Usama Jawad — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:00:01 +0000

PowerToys is one of the best tools out there for Windows experience customization. Today, we are taking a look at one of its best offerings. Read more...

Next PowerToys update will bring a lot of customization to one of the best modules

Taras Buria — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 21:14:01 +0000

The next PowerToys update will bring some big changes and new features for the Command Palette module. Read more...

PowerToys 0.96.1 brings back a missing module to Windows 10

Taras Buria — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:46:01 +0000

A new PowerToys version is here to fix a missing module on Windows 10 and patch some issues with other tools. Read more...

PowerToys is getting a new monitor utility for Windows 11 and 10

Taras Buria — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:34:01 +0000

A future PowerToys update may bring a new tool that lets you customize your monitor's settings, such as brightness, contrast, and more. Read more...

PowerToys 0.96 is out with new features to Command Palette, Light Switch, and other modules

Taras Buria — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:22:02 +0000

A new major version of PowerToys is here, and it adds improvements and new features for a bunch of existing modules, such as Command Palette, Light Switch, and more. Read more...

PowerToys might soon get a useful new webcam tool

Taras Buria — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:48:01 +0000

Your monitor can work as a perfect light source during video calls, and Microsoft may soon add a special tool to PowerToys responsible for exactly that. Read more...

Microsoft is finally taking dark mode in Windows more seriously

Taras Buria — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:54:01 +0000

After years of neglect, dark mode in Windows 11 is finally getting useful upgrades and changes, with Microsoft seeming to take it more seriously. Read more...

PowerToys 0.95.1 fixes theme-switching bugs and other issues

Taras Buria — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:44:01 +0000

A new PowerToys update is here to address bugs in the new Light Switch module and some of the other existing utilities. Read more...

Windows 11 just borrowed a great productivity tool from Mac

Taras Buria — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:16:01 +0000

macOS has a small handy tool that makes previewing files a breeze. At long last, Microsoft stole it for Windows 11. Read more...

Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.95 with highly anticipated Light Switch feature

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:56:01 +0000

Microsoft has just released its latest version of PowerToys, version 0.95. One of the big features is Light Switch, which gives you auto switching between light and dark mode. Read more...

PowerToys is getting a new Windows personalization module, here is a quick look

Taras Buria — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:44:01 +0000

PowerToys is getting a very useful tool for users who often switch between light and dark modes in Windows. Here is a quick look. Read more...

Microsoft fixes PowerToys install errors in another new v0.94.2 update

Steven Parker — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:10:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new update for PowerToys to address a missing vcruntime dependency error that blocked installations. Read more...

Microsoft fixes PowerToys install errors in new update

Taras Buria — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new update for PowerToys to address the 0x8007007e "Failed to load SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.dll" error. Read more...

Windows 11 is missing a key feature, and PowerToys is finally bringing it

Taras Buria — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:16:02 +0000

It is 2025, but Windows 11 still has no automatic theme switching. Luckily, Microsoft is fixing this issue, albeit in a rather unexpected manner. Read more...

PowerToys 0.94 is out with search, shortcut improvements, and new 'gliding' cursor

Taras Buria — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:10:50 +0000

The September 2025 update for PowerToys is here, and it offers some useful improvements and new features. Read more...

PowerToys is missing an important feature and a future update might finally fix it

Taras Buria — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:12:01 +0000

If you feel a bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of PowerToys utilities, this upcoming change will make life a bit easier for you. Read more...

Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.93 with a faster Command Palette, redesigned dashboard & more

David Uzondu — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:10:01 +0000

Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.93, which includes the planned dashboard redesign, a new feature, various bug fixes, and other improvements. Read more...

PowerToys could get a useful new clipboard feature

Taras Buria — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:42:01 +0000

A useful new module could soon make it to PowerToys to improve how the clipboard works on Windows 10 and 11. Read more...

This PowerToys tool is a must-have for Windows troubleshooting

Taras Buria — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:22:02 +0000

PowerToys is a great productivity suite that can also be a helpful tool when troubleshooting various Windows problems. Read more...

Microsoft's fantastic Start menu replacement is getting a much-needed feature

Taras Buria — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:44:02 +0000

Microsoft is preparing a very useful update for one of its apps that fully replaced the Start menu for me. Read more...

PowerToys 0.92.1 is out with fixes for Command Palette and more

Taras Buria — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:02 +0000

Following the recent release of PowerToys 0.92, Microsoft released version 0.92.1, which fixes several bugs in existing modules. Read more...

PowerToys 0.92 brings performance boost, speed test, Windows 11 24H2 default browser fix

Sayan Sen — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new PowerToys version, 0.92. The new release brings several improvements and new features. Read more...

PowerToys is getting a big Dashboard redesign

Taras Buria — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:36:01 +0000

PowerToys has a lot of modules, and to make managing them easier, Microsoft is working on a redesigned dashboard. Read more...

You can now measure internet speed and download videos using PowerToys Run

Taras Buria — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:40:01 +0000

PowerToys Run is a robust launcher for Windows 10 and 11, and with these modules, you can measure internet connection speed, download videos, and do more. Read more...