Shortcuts in an operating system or application can make or break the user experience, and frustratingly, Windows certainly has a lot you probably won't use. Luckily, there is a free, open-source app ...

I stopped fighting with Windows and just customized it instead.

PowerToys is a free and open-source app that lets you customize the behavior of your Windows PC. While it packs dozens of tools and utilities, you can use these if you’re just getting started: ...

Microsoft has been working on a redesigned UI for some of the PowerToys' utilities like the Keyboard Manager. The company wants your feedback. For a while now, Microsoft has been working on updating ...

Microsoft today released PowerToys 0.59 for all users. The latest version adds notable improvements for Keyboard Manager, WinUI 3 for Power Rename, and enhancements for ARM64. Microsoft today released ...

Microsoft PowerToys 0.99 adds Grab And Move, Power Display, Command Palette Dock upgrades, and other Windows utility ...

Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed that the Print Screen key’s function would be changing in Windows 11. This venerable artifact on modern keyboards will eventually open Windows 11’s Snipping tool ...

The only constant in my life is learning how much I don’t know—but it can be a source of real delight. Take for example Windows shortcuts. So many exist that I’m still learning new ones, decades later ...

Keyboard shortcuts are essentially combinations of keys that can help you perform an action with your keyboard fast and without the need to use your mouse or touchpad. If you've been using Windows for ...

Want to make the most of your Windows PC? These Microsoft-made PowerToys will give you all sorts of useful new superpowers. Microsoft is talking a lot about Copilot+ PCs with exclusive AI features.