PowerToys 0.95.0 available

Includes new Light Switch (Bright Mode) as a new feature and many fixes.

Microsoft released PowerToys 0.95.0. The update is available directly within the app and can be installed. A new feature is Light Switch. This module allows you to toggle between light and dark mode and also set the time.

Highlights in PowerToys 0.95

  • NEW: The Light Switch utility in PowerToys allows you to automatically switch between light and dark themes in Windows based on the time of day.
  • Command Palette delivered major search performance gains (new fuzzy matcher + smarter fallbacks) improving relevance and speed.
  • Peek can now be used activated using the Space bar!
  • Find My Mouse added transparent spotlight with independent backdrop opacity, boosting focus and accessibility.
  • Settings now lets you delete shortcuts entirely and ignore conflicts.
  • Mouse Pointer Crosshairs gained orientation options (vertical / horizontal / both) for customizable accessibility. Thanks @mikehall-ms!
  • PowerRename fixed enumeration counter skipping ensuring reliable batch renames. Thanks @daverayment!
  • ZoomIt restored legacy draw/snipping behaviors and fixed recording races improving reliability. Thanks @chakrik73!

All changes and improvements are listed here in the detailed Release Notes.

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PowerToys 0.95 is now available for download here and from the corresponding project page on GitHub.

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