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PowerToys v0.96 breaks Advanced Paste free from OpenAI with new AI options
Apps PowerToys v0.96 removes Advanced Paste’s reliance on OpenAI and adds support for Gemini, Mistral, Azure OpenAI, and local models powered by your PC’s NPU.
The 7 must-have apps I install first on Windows 11
Windows I spend more time than an average person setting up fresh installations of Windows 11, so here's a little list of the first seven apps I always put on any PC.
Why Windows 11 kept switching themes: a PowerToys bug, not a design choice
SOFTWARE Microsoft recently released PowerToys version 0.95.1, addressing multiple issues, including a bug that caused the new Light Switch feature to be enabled by default, confusing users.
Microsoft PowerToys adds auto light/dark mode to Windows 11
SOFTWARE Microsoft recently shipped a new update for PowerToys, adding the Light Switch utility, which lets you switch between light and dark modes automatically in Windows 11.
Google has a new official app for Windows 11, emulates Apple's Spotlight
News The new, official Google app for Windows is here, or rather, it's being tested through the company's Search Labs. It's an interesting idea, and an alternative to Microsoft's own PowerToys Run.
PowerToys will soon auto-switch light and dark mode on Windows 11
Windows 11 Windows 11 still lacks dark mode scheduling, but PowerToys will soon handle switching between modes automatically at set times.
PowerToys now spots and helps fix hotkey conflicts on Windows 11
Apps Windows hotkey conflicts can be frustrating, but PowerToys v0.94 adds conflict detection to help you spot and fix clashing shortcuts.
99 problems fixed in PowerToys’ biggest update yet
Apps The latest PowerToys update delivers a faster Command Palette, redesigned settings dashboard, and a new Spotlight mode for Mouse Highlighter.
