PowerToys' latest update is small but it’s the latest chapter in an excellent year for the app
Microsoft focused largely on fixes in its latest update for PowerToys.
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What you need to know
Microsoft’s PowerToys is an incredible collection of tools available on Windows. The app brings together utilities that can perform small tasks like renaming files, AI-powered pasting options, and just about everything in-between. The app receives regular updates, though not all of them are massive on their own. That’s the case with PowerToys v0.83.0, which is relatively small in new features.
The update does, however, serve as a chance to look back on some of the biggest additions to PowerToys this year. If you just want to see what’s new in version 0.83.0, you can hope down to the change log below, which is also listed onGitHub.
PowerToys |Free at GitHub|Free at Microsoft Store
This collection of utilities includes a large library of features to enhance the Windows experience. PowerToys is designed with power users in mind, but it has handy features for people who just use their PC for everyday computing too.
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Best new PowerToys features of 2024
PowerToys receives a lot of updates, and each of those updates has an extensive change log. As such, it can be difficult to keep up to date on the meatier improvements to the app. Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest improvements that have rolled out in 2024:
PowerToys v0.83.0
Highlights
General
Advanced Paste
Awake
Color Picker
File Explorer add-ons
File Locksmith
Installer
Mouse Without Borders
Peek
PowerToys Run
Quick Accent
Runner
Settings
Documentation
Development
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
