Source: @dotey
A very useful collection of widgets, and it is still open source.
In particular, the Text Extractor inside is very convenient to use as OCR.
Current PowerToy utilities
Currently available utilities include:
Always On Top
Always On Top allows you to use the shortcut keys (Win+Ctrl+T) to anchor windows on top of other windows.
PowerToys Awake
PowerToys Awake is designed to keep your computer awake without having to manage its power and sleep settings. This behavior is useful when running long-consuming tasks to ensure that your computer does not go to sleep or turn off its display.
color picker
Color Picker is a system-wide color selection utility that can be activated using Win+Shift+C. Select a color from anywhere on the screen, and the picker will automatically copy the color to the clipboard in the set format. The Color Picker also includes an editor that displays a history of previously selected colors, which you can use to fine-tune the color selection and copy different string representations. The code is based on Martin Kerzan’s color picker.
No order found
The command not found is a PowerShell 7 module that detects errors caused by the command and recommends the relevant WinGet package (if any) to install.
Clipping and locking
Crop and Lock is a utility used to create a new window that is a crop window or thumbnail of another window.
environment variable
Environment variables provide a simple and convenient way to manage environment variables. You can also create a configuration file to manage a set of variables in a unified manner.
FancyZones
FancyZones is a window manager that can be used to easily create complex window layouts and quickly place windows into those layouts.
File Explorer add-in
The File Explorer add-in supports preview panes and thumbnail rendering in File Explorer to display various file types. To open the Preview pane, go to View in File Explorer and select the Preview pane.
File Locksmith
File Locksmith is a Windows shell extension that checks which files are in use and by which processes. Right-click one or more selected files in File Explorer and select Use Locksmith to Unlock.
Host File Editor
Hosts File Editor is a convenient way to edit a “Hosts” file, which contains domain names and matching IP addresses used as a map to identify and locate hosts on the IP network.
Image resizer
Image Resizer is a Windows Shell extension for quickly resizing images. Right-click in File Explorer to instantly resize one or more images. This code is based on Brice Lambson’s image resizer.
keyboard manager
Keyboard Manager allows you to customize your keyboard to improve productivity by remapping keys and creating your own keyboard shortcuts.
Mouse utility
The mouse utility adds functionality to enhance the mouse and cursor. Use Find My Mouse to quickly find the location of the mouse by focusing on the focus of the cursor. This feature is based on source code developed by Raymond Chen. When a basic mouse button is clicked, the mouse highlighter displays a visual indicator. Mouse jumps allow you to quickly jump on large displays. Mouse pointer crosshairs Draw the crosshair with the mouse pointer as the center.
borderless mouse
Using a borderless mouse, you can use the same keyboard and mouse to interact with multiple computers, seamlessly sharing clipboard content and files between computers.
Paste as plain text
By pasting as plain text, you can use the shortcut key (Win+Ctrl+Alt+V) to paste text from the clipboard (excluding text formatting).
quick View of
Use Quick View to preview file content without having to open multiple applications or interrupt workflow. Select the file and use the shortcut (Ctrl+ Space bar)
PowerRename
Use PowerRename to perform batch renaming, search, and replace file names. It comes with 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.
PowerToys Run
PowerToys Run helps you search and open apps immediately. To open it, use the shortcut Alt+ Space bar and start typing. For other plug-ins, it is open source and modular.
Quick Accent
Quick Accent is an alternative to typing accented characters, which is useful when the keyboard does not support specific characters with shortcut key combinations.
Registry Preview
Registry Preview is a utility for visualizing and editing Windows registry files.
screen ruler
Using an on-screen ruler, you can quickly measure pixels on the screen based on image edge detection. To activate, use the shortcut Win+Shift+M. The inspiration came from Pete Blois ‘Rooler.
shortcut key guide
Press Win+Shift+/(or our favorite Win+?) When, the Windows Shortcuts Guide appears and displays available shortcuts for the current state of the desktop. You can also use press and hold Win.
text extractor
Text extractors are a convenient way to copy text from anywhere on the screen. To activate, use the shortcut Win+Shift+T. This code is based on Joe Finney’s Text Grab.
Mute video conferencing
Mute video conferencing is a shortcut to “globally” mute microphones and cameras during a conference call using Win+Shift+Q, regardless of which application is currently focused on.
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Download address:https://learn.microsoft.com/zh-cn/windows/powertoys/
Source code:https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys
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