The Microsoft PowerToys utility set for Windows 95 and Windows XP is well-known among many users. In its time, this package allowed for easy customization of the operating system by adding new functions to context menus, enhancing the Alt + Tab application switcher, synchronizing files and folders, and so on.
Unfortunately, these utilities do not work in newer versions of the OS. However, it seems they . Reports indicate that the company will resume development of PowerToys, and now the programs will support Windows 10 and will be available as an open-source project hosted on . The release is expected this summer.
Initially, the set will consist of two utilities: Maximize to new desktop and Windows key shortcut guide. As the name suggests, the first utility will send the open window to a virtual desktop that will be created automatically.
The second program will remind users of all available keyboard shortcuts in the operating system. To do this, you will need to press and hold the Windows key, which will show a list of available options for all hotkeys.
In the future, an improved version of Alt + Tab, a battery control system for laptops, a hotkey manager, a utility for batch renaming files, and a launcher supporting CMD / PowerShell / Bash script editor directly from Explorer, among other things, are expected to appear. Currently, users can vote to choose what will be developed first. Enthusiasts may also join the process.
Thus, the company will breathe new life into this highly convenient set of utilities. Considering the intention to update the command line and other applications, as well as an integrated Linux kernel, this looks quite intriguing.
Source: 3dnews.ru
