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Microsoft PowerToys 0.100.2: Command Palette Memory Leak Fixed, Here’s Why You Should Update
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.100.2, a targeted patch that fixes a memory leak in Command Palette—just days after the previous update addressed a handful of other bugs in the same tool. For...
PowerToys 0.100.0 Adds Independent Per-Monitor Docks, But a Key Multi-Display Bug Still Looms
Microsoft shipped PowerToys 0.100.0 on June 10, 2026, officially graduating the Command Palette Dock from its March preview and giving every connected display its own customizable toolbar instance....
PowerToys 0.100.0 Unveils Command Palette Extension Gallery: A User's Guide and an IT Warning
Microsoft shipped PowerToys version 0.100.0 on June 10, 2026, releasing a long-awaited feature that turns the Command Palette launcher into a platform. The Extension Gallery, now built into the...
Microsoft Ships PowerToys 0.100.1 to Quash Regressions in Keyboard Manager, Command Palette, and PowerToys Run
Microsoft wasted no time extinguishing several show-stopping bugs that crept into PowerToys 0.100.0, pushing out version 0.100.1 on March 10. The hotfix squarely targets regressions that left the...
PowerToys v0.100.0 ships June 9 with built-in extension gallery and ZoomIt
Microsoft shipped PowerToys v0.100.0 on June 9, 2026, and the release is more than a round number. It introduces a built-in Extension Gallery for the Command Palette, a fully redesigned Shortcut...
PowerToys 0.100.0 Shrinks Installer 27%, Command Palette Now Core
Microsoft has pushed out PowerToys 0.100.0, delivering a leaner installation package and promoting its Command Palette utility to a core component of the suite. Released on June 10, 2026, for Windows...
PowerToys 0.99 Adds Monitor Tweaks and Alt-Drag Window Moves, but a Crash Looms
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PowerToys 0.98.1 patch prioritizes Command Palette stability over new features.
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.98.1, a maintenance update focused on fixing stability issues with the Command Palette, resolving hotkey conflicts, and addressing settings problems that have...
PowerToys 0.98 Debuts Docked Command Palette, Boosts Performance with WinUI 3 Rewrite
Microsoft's PowerToys 0.98 release transforms what was once a collection of niche utilities into a cohesive Windows productivity platform. The update introduces a Command Palette Dock, completely...
PowerToys 0.98 redesigns Keyboard Manager and adds Win+Shift+Q Quick Access flyout
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.98, bringing significant enhancements to the popular Windows utility suite. The update introduces a new Quick Access flyout, completely redesigns Keyboard Manager,...
PowerToys 0.81 Update Introduces Quick Access Flyout and Keyboard Manager Redesign
Microsoft's PowerToys 0.81 update delivers a significant expansion of the utility suite's capabilities with the introduction of the Quick Access Flyout, a taskbar-like overlay that provides instant...
PowerToys v0.97: Command Palette Revolution, AI Paste & CursorWrap Transform Windows 11
Microsoft's PowerToys, the beloved open-source utility suite for Windows power users, has just received its most significant update in recent memory with version 0.97. This release isn't just another...