Powertoys | Explanation | Use and Features

 Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for customizing Windows 10. 

 It is a Utility tool by Microsoft

At Present All the Features of PowerToys are available in Windows 11. But, For the Windows 10 users, It will be much Helpful.

PowerToys contains some Amazing Tools which makes Our Work Much Faster.

 

The Tools that are available in PowerToys are:-

1. Fancy Zone (Window Snapping)

Window Snapping is the most popular feature of Windows 11. But in PowerToys, It can be done easily. You have to run PowerToys, then Read the Instructions in the Fancy Zone Tab. After that, Whenever You Drag Any Window holding the Shift Key, the Snapping Options will be shown. You can Snap to your favorite place. You can make one fancy zone.

 

2. Color Picker

ColorPicker is a system-wide color picking utility activated with Win+Shift+C. Pick colors from any currently running application, the picker automatically copies the color into your clipboard in a configurable format. Color Picker also contains an editor that shows a history of previously picked colors, allows you to fine-tune the selected color and to copy different string representations. This code is based on Martin Chrzan's Color Picker.

 

3. File Explorer add-ons

File Explorer add-ons enable preview pane rendering in File Explorer to display SVG icons (.svg) and Markdown (.md) file previews. To enable the preview pane, select the "View" tab in File Explorer, then select "Preview Pane".

 

4. Image Resizer

Image Resizer is a Windows Shell Extension for quickly resizing images. With a simple right click from File Explorer, resize one or many images instantly. This code is based on Brice Lambson's Image Resizer.

 

5. Keyboard Manager

Keyboard Manager allows you to customize the keyboard to be more productive by remapping keys and creating your own keyboard shortcuts. This PowerToy requires Windows 10 1903 (build 18362) or later.

 

6. PowerRename

PowerRename enables you to perform bulk renaming, searching and replacing file names. It includes advanced features, such as using regular expressions, targeting specific file types, previewing expected results, and the ability to undo changes. This code is based on Chris Davis's SmartRename.

 

7. PowerToys Run

PowerToys Run can help you search and launch your app instantly - just enter the shortcut Alt+Space and start typing. It is open source and modular for additional plugins. Window Walker is now included as well. This PowerToy requires Windows 10 1903 (build 18362) or later.

 

8. Shortcut Guide

Windows key shortcut guide appears when a user holds the Windows key down for more than one second and shows the available shortcuts for the current state of the desktop.

 

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