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This week, Microsoft released PowerToys 0.94, a feature-packed utility suite for Windows 11 “power users.” The first big change is a search box inside the Settings menu, allowing users to type inexact search terms. Results appear as suggestions in a flyout menu with the option to open a single option in windowed mode.
Shortcut conflicts are also easier to manage now. Previously, it was easy to assign multiple actions to one hotkey accidentally. The update now highlights such conflicts in red. A new tile on the home dashboard shows how many conflicts are present, and users can open it to view details and reassign shortcuts so that each one works.
The Mouse Pointer Crosshairs tool now has a new feature that improves accessibility. It includes a “gliding cursor” mode, which lets users move step by step with more control, instead of relying on fast, precise movements. Pressing the chosen shortcut triggers the crosshairs, then locks positions gradually until a click is made. The feature is ideal for those who may find standard cursor use challenging.
Other changes include an upgraded installer, extended Quick Accent support, runtime registration for context menu modules to avoid leftover entries, and refreshed Command Palette visuals with new filter support.
Microsoft says the next update, PowerToys 0.95, will bring a redesigned Keyboard Manager and a new tool that automatically switches between light and dark modes based on a set schedule.
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