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How to Install & Use PowerToys on Windows 11
Check out the easy ways to get these tools to customize Windows
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you are looking for a way to install PowerToys on Windows 11, you are at the right place. This guide will discuss how to install PowerToys and use them to customize Windows for greater productivity. Let’s get started!
Does PowerToys work on Windows 11?
Yes, PowerToys work on Windows 11, and it was made available on GitHub in 2019 and Microsoft Store in 2021. You can also download it using the Winget command on Command Prompt.
How can I install PowerToys on Windows 11?
Before installing the utility, you should consider performing the following checks:
1. Use the Microsoft Store
2. Use the Winget command
3. Use GitHub
How can I use PowerToys on Windows 11?
You can launch PowerToys using the Search bar or Windows button. In addition, various tabs are available in the PowerToys utility to customize Windows 11. Let’s discuss them one by one.
1. General
This tab lets you modify settings, such as options to Download updates. Toggle on the switch for Download updates and Always run as administrator option for optimal usage. In addition, this section lets you make changes to the app theme and customize other settings.
2. Always on Top
With this tab, you can pin the window you are using to remain visible. You can also customize the border color and thickness of the selected window.
3. Awake
With the Awake tab, you can keep your computer awake on demand. You can select either Keep using the selected power plan, Keep awake indefinitely, or Keep awake temporarily. You can toggle on the switch for Enable Awake to keep the screen on always.
4. Color Picker
The Color picker allows you to pick out a color from any running app and copy the clipboard. You can also add a new format using this section.
5. FancyZones
This tab allows you to create an advanced layout for resizing several windows and changing Zone behavior.
6. File Locksmith
With the help of the Windows shell extension, File Locksmith allows you to check which files and directories are in use and which processes are using them.
7. File Explorer Add-ons
With File Explorer Add-ons, you can get a preview pane enabled for all kinds of files, including MD, SVG, GCODE, and PDF.
8. Hosts File Editor
With this tool, you can quickly edit the hosts’ file, containing a list of IP addresses and matching domain names.
9. Image Resizer
With Image Resizer, you can change the size of the pictures in a batch. All you need to do is select images, right-click and selectResize pictures.
10. Keyboard Manager
With Keyboard Manager, you can create new keyboard shortcuts and modify the existing ones.
11. Mouse Utilities
With Mouse Utilities, you can get visual feedback when you click something. You can also locate your mouse pointer when needed.
12. PowerRename
With PowerRename, you can rename files and folders in bulk without using PowerShell. All you need to do is select files and folders, right-click and selectPowerRename.
13. PowerToys Run
With PowerToys Run, you can quickly search and launch apps, files, and folders. You can also switch between open apps and windows.
14. Quick Accent
You can enable Quick Accent if you don’t have a keyboard with accented characters. To write accented characters, hold the key for the character to which you want to add an accent.
15. Screen Ruler
With Screen Ruler, you can easily measure the pixels on your screen based on image edge detection.
16. Shortcut Guide
As the name suggests, it gives you a list of shortcuts. All you need to do is pressWindows+Shift+Ito get it on the screen.
17. Text Extractor
The Text Extractor allows you to copy text from anywhere on your computer screen, even from videos and images.
18. Video Conference Mute
With Video Conference Mute, you can ensure your microphone is always on mute and the camera is off.
So, this is how you can install and use PowerToys on Windows 11. For more information, be sure to visit our guide on thebest PowerToys utilities. If you have any questions about PowerToys, please let us know in the comments section below.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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