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My favorite free Windows 11 app just got another great update — what's new in PowerToys v0.98

The latest update to PowerToys adds a Command Palette Dock that lets you pin your favorite extensions to the desktop. It also improves my favorite new utility, CursorWrap.

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This excellent third-party Windows 11 app finally addresses multi-monitor PC pain points — Microsoft, please take notes

A Redditor recently developed a free Windows app called Monarch, designed to disable monitors on Windows 11 "without unplugging cables or digging through Windows display settings every time."

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Microsoft PowerToys update fixes 'Image Resizer' issues on Windows 10 with a new build that cleans up legacy app packages

Microsoft ships PowerToys v0.97.2 with fixes for several bugs, crashes, and other issues, including a fix for the Image Resizer not working issue after upgrading PowerToys in Windows 10.

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CursorWrap just became the must‑have PowerToys upgrade — and Windows feels broken without it now

PowerToys v0.97.1 is here, bringing granular "Wrap mode" toggles to CursorWrap and improved support for multi-monitor setups.

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I raced to my PC to install this new PowerToys update — but its best new feature is one control away from greatness

Microsoft’s latest PowerToys update overhauled the Command Palette, but the new mouse wrapping feature is a toggle away from being a must-have.

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How to get started with PowerToys Command Palette on Windows 11 — an answer to macOS Spotlight for Windows PCs

How to use PowerToys Command Palette on Windows 11 to launch apps, run commands, search faster, and extend features with extensions.

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I'm transforming Windows 11 in 2026 using PowerToys – here's how you can too

If you thought PowerToys was a mysterious suite of high-powered tools for enthusiast tinkerers only, well, think again.

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PowerToys and Files devs teaming up might be the biggest quality‑of‑life win Windows 11 has seen in years — and macOS should pay attention

The Files app now supports PowerToys Peek, bringing a seamless macOS-style preview experience to one of the best file managers on Windows 11.

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How to automate your desktop layout with PowerToys Workspaces on Windows 11 and create a one-click app layout

Set up PowerToys Workspaces on Windows 11 to automatically launch and rearrange your apps. In this guide, I'll outline the steps to create custom layouts, capture window positions, and streamline your workflow with a single click.

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PowerToys will finally fix Windows 11’s multi-monitor headache — better brightness controls are on the way

PowerToys is adding a new tool called PowerDisplay that lets you control brightness and other settings across multiple monitors, fixing a long-standing Windows 11 weakness.

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PowerToys breaks free from OpenAI limits — Advanced Paste now works with multiple AI models

PowerToys v0.96 removes Advanced Paste’s reliance on OpenAI and adds support for Gemini, Mistral, Azure OpenAI, and local models powered by your PC’s NPU.

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How to let PowerToys handle your theme-switching on Windows 11 — light mode for work, dark mode for vibes

On Windows 11, you can use PowerToys to schedule when the system switches between the light and dark color modes, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to complete this configuration.

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Windows 11’s light/dark mode glitch wasn’t Microsoft’s fault — blame PowerToys (here's why)

Microsoft recently released PowerToys version 0.95.1, addressing multiple issues, including a bug that caused the new Light Switch feature to be enabled by default, confusing users.

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PowerToys now lets Windows 11 auto‑switch light and dark modes — as Microsoft works on a consistent dark mode across the OS

Microsoft recently shipped a new update for PowerToys, adding the Light Switch utility, which lets you switch between light and dark modes automatically in Windows 11.

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First look at Microsoft's new auto light/dark mode switch for Windows 11 — coming soon to PowerToys

Microsoft has given us a first look at its upcoming Light Switch feature for PowerToys, which will let user automatically switch between light and dark mode on Windows 11 based on a set schedule.

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Stop struggling with Windows Search — try these 6 game‑changing alternatives

Tired of slow Windows 11 search? Discover six powerful tools that replace it with speed, custom triggers, AI features, and full control.

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Upcoming PowerToys utility will finally let you set light and dark mode to cycle on a schedule in Windows 11

The difference? Night and day.

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Windows 11 still won’t auto-switch between light and dark mode — but Microsoft's PowerToys will next month

Windows 11 still lacks dark mode scheduling, but PowerToys will soon handle switching between modes automatically at set times.

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PowerToys continues to be Microsoft's best-kept secret, and it's about to bring a feature to Windows 11 that Mac users have had for years

Windows 11 has had plenty of negative press thanks to 24H2 bugs, but PowerToys is bringing positives to the OS in its next update.

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Windows 11 hotkey conflicts are a pain — PowerToys just introduced a smarter way to manage them

Windows hotkey conflicts can be frustrating, but PowerToys v0.94 adds conflict detection to help you spot and fix clashing shortcuts.

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PowerToys just got a Windows 11-style makeover — here’s everything new in the massive 0.93 update

The latest PowerToys update delivers a faster Command Palette, redesigned settings dashboard, and a new Spotlight mode for Mouse Highlighter.

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This hidden Windows 11 feature is back in testing after over a year-long hiatus — but you can get it right now

A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.

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One of the best PowerToys features just got even better — and it puts Windows Search to shame

PowerToys 0.92 brings a faster, more stable Command Palette with improved extensions, search tools, and customization options for Windows users.

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I hope this PowerToys redesign becomes a reality — it's too easy to get lost in the app

A new PowerToys concept brings clarity to the cluttered app with quick-launch tools, better settings, and a native Windows 11 look.

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3 secrets of PowerToys on Windows 11 that you'll wish you already knew

PowerToys offers various useful features that you may not be aware of, including backups, plugins, and troubleshooting tools.

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