Microsoft's PowerToys now looks a bit more like Windows 11

Microsoft recently rolled out an update to PowerToys. The update brings the app to version 0.49.0 and includes several new features. PowerToys now has a refreshed PowerRename UI that lines up with Windows xi, a new mouse utility, and Video Briefing Mute in the stable release of the app. The update also changes how the color picker in PowerToys displays HEX format values.

The PowerRename utility allows people to majority rename files. Its new expect appears more like Windows xi.

The new mouse utility allows you to rapidly observe your mouse by double-pressing the left CTRL primal on the keyboard.

Here are the highlights from PowerToys version 0.49.0:

Find My Mouse utility added! Utilise the functionality to apace locate the cursor on your displays! Learn more on our Mouse Utility docs.

Accessibility and minor UI improvements to the settings page. Thank you @niels9001!

Added deep links to the Settings menus for diverse utilities within their respective editors. Thanks @niels9001!

Settings improvements to ameliorate clarity for diverse options. Thank you @niels9001!

Improved settings window to adjust size and position as needed when multi-monitor weather condition change. Cheers @davidegiacometti!

PowerToys at present shows HEX format values without the "#" character. This makes it easier to paste values into certain programs.

The release notes for PowerToys version 0.49.0 state that the Video Briefing Mute tool still has some known bugs. The app's developers are working on fixes for these issues.

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PowerToys is a collection of utilities aimed at ability users on Windows. Its latest update adds a new mouse utility and Video Conference Mute.

An internet connection will soon be required when setting up Windows 11 Pro

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An internet connection volition shortly be required when setting up Windows 11 Pro

Microsoft has announced that later on this year, users volition be required to connect to the internet and sign-in with a Microsoft Business relationship during the out of box setup feel on Windows xi Pro. Microsoft has already been enforcing this requirement on Windows 11 Home since launch last October, and Windows 11 Pro is now expected to follow accommodate presently.