Windows comes packed with nifty apps and features for smooth and smart computing.

What’s more exciting is that PowerToys has been updated with some most-requested-for features by its growing open-source community.

So let’s explore them and the cool benefits they offer.

Windows Laptop with PowerToys Run Web Search Open

What Are Microsoft Power Toys and Why You Should Use Them?

It’s like having a kit of ingenious tools always handy to master the Windows experience.

To deactivate your chosen window from being on top, use theWin + Ctrl + Tshortcut again.

Microsoft PowerToys Settings

you’ve got the option to also customize the shortcut to pin or unpin an app window.

Moreover, you will also hear an activation sound, which can be turned off as well.

If you are a gamer you’d usually be playing your favorite game on top of other windows.

PowerToys Always On Top Utility

But PowerToys Run makes searching simple and snappy.

Well, PowerToys Run has been enhanced with a Web Search plugin.

Pressing theAlt + Spacekeys together brings up the launcher on your Windows screen.

PowerToys Run Web Search Feature

The direct activation command to search the web is??.

it’s possible for you to follow?

This feature was co-developed with the accessibility team at Microsoft.

Mouse Pointer Crosshairs Feature in PowerToys

Also, they will be able to track the pointer’s movement across the PC screen.

it’s possible for you to change the Crosshairs' color, opacity, center radius, and thickness.

The Crosshairs border color and its thickness can also be changed to your liking.

Microsoft and its community of developers constantly keep updating PowerToys with new plugins and utilities.