Must Have Tool for WINDOWS 10 & 11
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of freeware system utilities designed for power users, developed by Microsoft for use on the Windows operating system. These programs add or change features to maximize productivity or add more customization1. Here are some of the utilities included in PowerToys:
Color Picker: A system-wide color picking utility activated with ⊞ Win + Shift + C. It allows you to pick colors from anywhere on the screen and automatically copies the color into your clipboard in a set format. You can also fine-tune the selected color and copy different string representations2.
FancyZones: A window manager that makes it easy to create complex window layouts and quickly position windows into those layouts. It’s great for organizing your workspace efficiently2.
File Explorer Add-ons: These enable Preview pane and thumbnail rendering in File Explorer to display a variety of file types. To enable the Preview pane, select the “View” tab in File Explorer, then choose "Preview Pane"2.
Image Resizer: A Windows Shell extension for quickly resizing images. With a simple right-click from File Explorer, you can resize one or many images instantly2.
Keyboard Manager: Allows you to customize the keyboard to be more productive by remapping keys and creating your own keyboard shortcuts2.
Mouse Utilities: These add functionality to enhance your mouse and cursor, providing better control across multiple computers2.