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The best new PowerToys feature just got even better — now I can’t live without it

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A quick update adds the one feature I was dying for when CursorWrap first launched last week.

Microsoft PowerToys CursorWrap and Logitech MX Master 3S
CursorWrap is the latest mouse utility to be added to PowerToys. It allows you to move your cursor off one side of your screen and wrap around to the other side. (Image credit: Future | Edited with Gemini)
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I love apps. I especially love Windows apps that are clearly developed with care. PowerToys is one of the best apps on Windows, and it just received a small but notable update.

The latest update brings PowerToys to version 0.97.1. The update focuses largely on fixes, but it does include a couple of additions to CursorWrap.

Why is PowerToys one of the best Windows apps?

The CursorWrap feature was only added to PowerToys around a week ago. When I covered its launch, which came with PowerToys v0.97.0, I said I raced my PC to try the feature.

Even in its first iteration, CursorWrap was a cool and useful feature, but I had a few minor complaints. Initially, the feature was either on or off and lacked more granular controls. I prefer to use CursorWrap horizontally but not vertically, since I often flick my wrist to get my cursor to the top or bottom of my screen.

PowerToys v0.97.1 adds the option to lock CursorWrap to horizontal-only or vertical-only mode.

The PowerToys update also addressed a bug that occurred after enabling CursorWrap with a laptop attached to a monitor and then closing the lid of the laptop.

The turnaround is impressive and I love when developers listen to feedback and take action immediately. That ethos is one of the key things that makes PowerToys great.

PowerToys | Free at GitHub | Free at Microsoft Store

PowerToys | Free at GitHub | Free at Microsoft Store

This collection of utilities includes a large library of features to enhance the Windows experience. PowerToys is designed with power users in mind, but it has handy features for people who just use their PC for everyday computing too.

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What is your favorite PowerToys utility? Let us know in the comments!

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Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.

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