Microsoft PowerToys

The app offers handy tools for creating window layouts, simplifying multitasking. Enable the module and configure it using the layout editor, choose keyboard shortcuts to activate it, and set how the editor appears on screen. Control zone behavior by activating zones when dragging windows, and customize their appearance to your liking.

This application lets users customize and optimize their Windows workflow to boost productivity. It includes features such as Always On Top, Awake, Color Picker, FancyZones, Image Resizer, and more. It supports automatic updates and administrator mode. Appearance and behavior settings include selecting a theme and running at system startup.

The app offers a convenient on-screen color picker tool. Enable the feature and set a keyboard shortcut to activate it. Choose the behavior on activation, for example picking a color and opening the editor. Configure the default color format that will be copied to the clipboard and whether the color name is displayed. Supported formats include HEX, RGB, HSL and others.

The application offers advanced batch file-renaming capabilities using search-and-replace or regular expressions. Enable the feature and configure integration with the Windows shell. Autocomplete in the search and replace fields, as well as displaying recently used entries, provides convenience. Use the Boost library for additional functionality.

The app provides a handy guide to Windows keyboard shortcuts that can be activated with a customizable shortcut. Users can choose the activation method, configure the key combination, and change the app’s theme. There’s also an option to adjust the background transparency and to exclude certain applications from its operation. This app significantly simplifies working with Windows, making it more efficient and convenient.

This application offers a quick launcher with additional features without sacrificing performance. Configure hotkeys for activation, use a centralized keyboard hook, and ignore shortcuts in fullscreen mode. Set the number of displayed results, choose your preferred monitor and app theme. Manage plugins to extend functionality.

The application offers a Video Conference Mute feature that lets you quickly disable the microphone and webcam with a single press. Activation requires administrator privileges. Set up hotkeys to disable both camera and microphone, the microphone only, or the camera only. Choose which microphone and camera to use and add an image overlay. A convenient tool for improving privacy during video conferences.

The app offers extensive options for customizing the mouse. The "Find My Mouse" feature allows you to quickly locate the cursor by double-pressing the Ctrl key. "Mouse Highlighter" highlights mouse clicks, which is useful for presentations. "Mouse Pointer Crosshairs" adds crosshairs to the mouse pointer for precise positioning. Settings include activation methods, appearance, and exclusions.

This app offers a convenient way to keep your PC awake on demand. Turn on the Awake feature and configure the device’s operating mode by choosing among different power plans. You can also keep the screen on if needed. The app includes many useful tools—such as Color Picker, FancyZones, Image Resizer, and more—making it an indispensable aid for boosting productivity.

The app offers a convenient way to pin windows on top of others. Enable the feature and configure hotkeys to activate it. You can disable the feature in game mode, add a border around the pinned window, and choose the color mode and border thickness. A sound can also be played when a window is pinned. Exclude applications from being pinned as you wish.

The application offers a variety of useful tools to increase productivity. Among them is a Keyboard Manager that allows you to remap keys and key combinations. You can enable or disable the Keyboard Manager and also remap individual keys and shortcuts for convenience. The app also includes features such as Image Resizer, Color Picker, and FancyZones, making it an indispensable assistant for everyday tasks.

This application lets you resize images via the context menu. Enable the feature and choose one of the preset sizes: Small (854x480), Medium (1366x768), Large (1920x1080) or Phone (320x568). You can also add your own sizes. Configure encoding settings such as JPEG quality, PNG interlacing, and TIFF compression to optimize images.

The application offers a range of useful features to improve file handling. Enable previews for SVG, Markdown, and PDF files, as well as developer files and G-code. Icon and thumbnail customization is also available. The application warns of possible incompatibilities with other preview handlers and of the need to restart for changes to take effect.