Unleash your inner power user with these lesser-known Windows tools and third-party add-ons.

One right-click can save you dozens of unnecessary clicks every day.

A secondary taskbar called the Command Palette Dock would provide quick access to PowerToys features and tools.

Q: What are Windows PowerToys, and do I need them? A: Windows PowerToys have been around in various forms since the Windows 95 era. Microsoft created a set of tools that “power users” could download ...

A new command-line application, Windows Edit, is coming to Windows 11 as part of a bevy of tools aimed at developers and enthusiasts. But is a new tweak to WinGet the real star of the show? It’s hard ...

The big picture: Mark Russinovich developed Sysmon and other utilities in the Sysinternals suite to provide advanced monitoring and troubleshooting tools for system administrators. Russinovich now ...

Question: What are Windows PowerToys, and do I need them? Answer:Windows PowerToys have been around in various forms since the Windows 95 era. Microsoft created a set of tools that “power users” could ...

The August 2025 (KB5063878) Windows update caused an issue that prevented non-admin users from carrying out several vital operations due to misbehaving UAC prompts. Microsoft has since released its ...

Windows 11 is sleek, fast, and packed with tools that most users never explore. While the interface may look simple, Microsoft has tucked away several powerful features that can make your daily ...