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There’s no shortage of utilities for tweaking, customizing, and modifying Windows, but one of the most productive utilities is created through Microsoft itself. PowerToys is a simple and resilient customization tool for Windows 11, worth installing if you need to see what’s imaginable beyond the default settings and layouts of Microsoft’s operating formula.
From managing windows to resizing images, there’s a lot to explore. Here, I’ll introduce you to some of PowerToys’ most productive features. It has grown to come with so many other tools that most people will find something useful in it.
Once you have downloaded and installed the utility, you will see a panel where you can browse through the other available modules and customize them to your needs.
Specify zones for your windows.
Use the Keyboard Manager to remap keys and shortcuts.
Use Crop & Lock to keep parts of your apps visible.
Also, enjoy macOS Spotlight on Windows.
One of the fastest tactics to resize photos on Windows.
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