Conflicting hotkeys in Windows 11 bring annoyance - Smart solution to regulate them provided by PowerToys update

Microsoft's open-source collection of utilities for Windows PCs, PowerToys, has received an update to version 0.94. This update brings a host of improvements, new features, and bug fixes, making it a must-have for any Windows user looking to enhance their PC experience.

Improved Compatibility and Reduced GPU Usage

The latest update sees UTF.Unknown being updated to a modern version, improving compatibility without breaking changes. Additionally, PowerToys Quick Accent now remembers character usage across sessions and has reduced GPU usage issues, ensuring a smoother user experience.

Enhanced Settings and Search Functionality

PowerToys Settings have undergone a significant overhaul, introducing a search feature with fuzzy matching and navigation to specific controls. This makes it easier than ever to find and adjust settings to your preference.

New Tools and Features

The update includes a "Gliding cursor" accessibility feature for Mouse Pointer Crosshairs, a new tool for managing PC keyboard shortcuts, and a new feature called "Gliding cursor" in Mouse Utilities. The new tools come with a hotkey conflict detection system in their settings, ensuring a clutter-free user interface.

Bug Fixes and Localization Improvements

Tons of bug fixes and improvements have been made for Command Palette. PowerToys Settings have corrected Spanish localization so product names like Awake remain in English across Settings and OOBE. PowerToys Quick Accent has added Maltese language support with specific characters and the Euro symbol. Furthermore, Hosts Editor now has a "No leading spaces" option, and PowerToys has added Visual Studio shared project file types to XML preview and fixed bgcode handler registration.

Other Notable Changes

The PowerToys Installer has been upgraded to WiX 5 for improved security, reliability, and community support. It also now has silent "Files in Use" handling for smoother winget installs. PowerToys Installer has switched Win10 context menu modules to runtime registration and added cleanup on uninstall to avoid stale entries. PowerToys Settings have implemented comprehensive hotkey conflict detection with a dedicated resolution dialog. Lastly, PowerToys Settings have added telemetry to track usage of the new shortcut conflict detection workflow.

Blocking Easy Mouse During Fullscreen Apps

The latest update to Mouse Without Borders blocks Easy Mouse from switching machines during fullscreen apps, ensuring a more seamless experience when using multiple monitors.

With these improvements and new features, PowerToys continues to be an essential tool for Windows users looking to optimize their PC experience. Stay tuned for more updates from the PowerToys team!