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.
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PowerToys v0.97.1: What’s New
Despite being a relatively small update, PowerToys v0.97.1 has some noteworthy fixes and improvements. Cursor Wrap better supports multi-monitor setups and has the option to limit wrapping to horizontal-only or vertical-only.
Advanced Paste
- #44862: Fixed Settings UI advanced paste page crash by using correct settings repository for null checking.
Command Palette
- #44886: Fixed personalization section not appearing by using latest MSIX for installation.
- #44938: Fixed loading of icons from internet shortcuts. Thanks @jiripolasek!
- #45076: Fixed potential deadlock from lazy-loading AppListItem details. Thanks @jiripolasek!
Cursor Wrap
- #44936: Added improved multi-monitor support; Added laptop lid close detection for dynamic monitor topology updates. Thanks @mikehall-ms!
- #44936: Added new ‘Wrap mode’ setting to constrain wrapping to horizontal-only, vertical-only, or both directions. Thanks @mikehall-ms!
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.
What is your favorite PowerToys utility? Let us know in the comments!
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