PowerToys utility is popular among Windows 11 users. Some of its functions work so smoothly that you can easily forget that they are not part of the standard function of the operating system. Makeuseof.com information portal speakWhy Microsoft should introduce some Windows tools on a permanent basis.
PowerToys run
The windows are built in annoying search, perhaps, all. It is slow, misses clear results and prioritizes searching online queries and not files on the computer. PowerToys Run is a quick Lost that can find applications, folders and system settings immediately. And this is not mentioned the third plugin, for example, may allow the search for the history of the browser in the beginning menu.
Fancyzones
Windows Snap allows you to quickly place the application windows open into the net using Win keys and keyboard shooting games, but what about their configuration? Fancyzones is a utility that allows you to create a personal grid and configure them to increase productivity at the computer. For example, programmers using widescreen can be placed in three columns: code editing in the center, the document on the left, the terminal – on the right. Moreover, between different sketches of the grid, you can switch in real time with hot keys.
File locksmith
It often happens that Windows does not allow you to delete any file because it is used by another application, but the system does not say anything. This error locker tool tool: it helps to understand which program uses the file with just one click. And in the same window, the program can be stopped to delete the file.
Extract text
Windows 11 screenshots can not only take screening photos but also draw texts from images. Indeed, this process takes a few steps and does not always cut the text firmly, especially if it is small or written in an abnormal font. The extract of text in PowerToys is a faster and more reliable replacement. But automatically cut text is still supported for English.
Always above
When working with some applications at the same time, users often need to fix an application to always be on the rest. Windows by default does not provide quickly to do this – and always on the top will help here. By pressing the hot keys, the fixed window will be surrounded by a color frame, so you will not be confused. The tool does not always work perfectly, but for daily work, it will be more useful.
Colorer
The color option allows you to determine the color anywhere in the screen or window, whether it's application, image, icon or website. This tool supports Hex, RGB, HSL and CMYK formats. In addition, he has a zoom built so you can choose a specific image pixel and automatically copy its color code into the exchange buffer.