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Microsoft adding new PowerToys utlity for Windows package manager (WinGet)
Winsage
February 15, 2025

Microsoft adding new PowerToys utlity for Windows package manager (WinGet)

Microsoft's PowerToys suite, designed for power users and Windows enthusiasts, includes features like Advanced Paste, FancyZones, File Explorer add-ons, Registry Preview, and a keyboard and mouse manager. PowerToys Run received a significant update in December, introducing version 2 with a refreshed UI and improved UX. Kayla Cinnamon announced a new utility for installing WinGet packages, which is being developed in collaboration with the Windows Terminal team. Clint Rutkas confirmed that this new feature represents the "next gen version" of PowerToys Run. WinGet is a command line tool for the Windows Package Manager service, automating software installation, upgrading, and configuration.
Windows 11's new feature converts audio and videos for you via PowerToys
Winsage
February 3, 2025

Windows 11’s new feature converts audio and videos for you via PowerToys

PowerToys is enhancing its Advanced Paste feature with a file transcoding capability that allows users to convert media files into mp3 and mp4 formats. The new options, Transcode to .mp3 and Transcode to .mp4 (H.264/AAC), will include custom keyboard shortcuts and aim to simplify the conversion process for media files copied to the clipboard. Users will see a progress bar during transcoding and can customize which options appear in Advanced Paste. The feature supports extracting audio from files to save as .mp3 and converting video files to .mp4 while preserving quality settings and metadata. It utilizes the Windows.Media.Transcoding API for these conversions.
5 ways to take copying and pasting to the next level on Windows
Winsage
November 3, 2024

5 ways to take copying and pasting to the next level on Windows

- Windows users can copy and paste using CTRL + C and CTRL + V shortcuts. - Clipboard history can be enabled to retain a list of the last 25 copied items, accessible by pressing WIN + V. - PowerToys Advanced Paste allows users to choose how to paste copied content, including options for plain text, Markdown, or JSON, activated with Windows key + Shift + V. - PowerToys Advanced Paste includes an AI feature for summarization, translation, or style adjustments, requiring an API key from OpenAI. - To paste without formatting, users can use Ctrl + Shift + V in certain applications or Ctrl + Alt + V in Microsoft Office, or use the "Paste as plain text" option. - Windows supports Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract text from images using the Photos app or Snipping Tool.
This Microsoft app update reminded me how much I hate the Windows 11 context menu
Winsage
October 2, 2024

This Microsoft app update reminded me how much I hate the Windows 11 context menu

Microsoft PowerToys has released version 0.85, which includes the following updates: - New utility: New+ allows users to create personalized templates for file and folder creation via the File Explorer context menu. - Users can select their preferred UI language for PowerToys utilities. - Quality fixes for Workspaces to enhance compatibility with various applications. - Memory optimization in Peek by addressing image leaks. - New variables added to the Environment Variables Editor: NTSYMBOLPATH, NTALTSYMBOLPATH, and NTSYMCACHEPATH. - Enhanced application snapping for programs launched through Workspaces in FancyZones. - Resolved an issue with File Locksmith being activated by unrelated context menu verbs. - Improvements in PowerToys Run for clearer communication during initialization failures. - Expanded character set in Quick Accent to include Middle Eastern Romanization and additional symbols. - Corrected link to Workspaces documentation and fixed flyout issues in Settings. - Enhanced detection and snapping capabilities for applications like Discord and Steam in Workspaces.
Microsoft PowerToys: Advanced Paste Tool Overview
Winsage
September 7, 2024

Microsoft PowerToys: Advanced Paste Tool Overview

Microsoft's PowerToys version 0.84.0 introduces the Advanced Paste tool, which enhances traditional copy-and-paste functionality by incorporating generative AI. This tool allows users to transform text into two specific formats: Markdown and JSON. Users can access Advanced Paste after installing PowerToys and can customize its settings, including keyboard shortcuts. The feature also includes an option to enable Paste with AI, which requires a valid OpenAI API key and credits. The tool can reformat XML into JSON and HTML into Markdown, catering primarily to software developers and engineers.
Microsoft PowerToys just added the perfect tool for multi-monitor setups
Winsage
September 7, 2024

Microsoft PowerToys just added the perfect tool for multi-monitor setups

Microsoft has introduced a new utility called PowerToys Workspaces in its PowerToys suite, allowing users to create and save custom layouts of applications on their desktops that can be launched with a single click. This feature is beneficial for users with multi-monitor setups, as it simplifies the organization and access to frequently used applications. The update brings PowerToys to version 0.84.0 and includes other improvements, such as multiple measurements in the Screen Ruler utility. Users can customize window sizes and positions within the Workspaces Editor, and there are known issues being addressed, including problems with repositioning apps that launch as admin.
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