Microsoft has released an update for its PowerToys suite, bringing it to version 0.96.1. This update primarily focuses on enhancing stability, addressing issues that emerged following the previous version, 0.96.0.
A significant improvement has been made to the Advanced Paste feature, which has undergone various enhancements. Notably, the removal of the OpenAI Prompt Execution Settings properties paves the way for future integrations, including the potential use of GPT-5.1 through Azure OpenAI. This positions PowerToys to leverage advanced AI capabilities in future updates.
In addition to these enhancements, the Image Resizer tool has made its return to Windows 10 after being absent in earlier builds, allowing users to easily resize images once again. Furthermore, the Awake functionality, which helps maintain the smooth operation of background tasks, has been improved. Specifically, a fix has been implemented for issues related to timed modes not expiring as intended, ensuring more consistent performance during timed operations.
The release notes for version 0.96.1 highlight these key improvements and provide a complete list of changes made since version 0.96.0. With this update, Microsoft continues to refine PowerToys, making it a more robust tool for power users.
Looking ahead, we can expect further enhancements to PowerToys, particularly with the integration of AI technologies and additional tools that cater to user needs. As Microsoft continues to develop this suite, users can anticipate ongoing improvements in functionality, performance, and overall user experience. The community's feedback will likely play a crucial role in shaping future updates, ensuring that PowerToys remains a valuable asset for Windows users
A significant improvement has been made to the Advanced Paste feature, which has undergone various enhancements. Notably, the removal of the OpenAI Prompt Execution Settings properties paves the way for future integrations, including the potential use of GPT-5.1 through Azure OpenAI. This positions PowerToys to leverage advanced AI capabilities in future updates.
In addition to these enhancements, the Image Resizer tool has made its return to Windows 10 after being absent in earlier builds, allowing users to easily resize images once again. Furthermore, the Awake functionality, which helps maintain the smooth operation of background tasks, has been improved. Specifically, a fix has been implemented for issues related to timed modes not expiring as intended, ensuring more consistent performance during timed operations.
The release notes for version 0.96.1 highlight these key improvements and provide a complete list of changes made since version 0.96.0. With this update, Microsoft continues to refine PowerToys, making it a more robust tool for power users.
Looking ahead, we can expect further enhancements to PowerToys, particularly with the integration of AI technologies and additional tools that cater to user needs. As Microsoft continues to develop this suite, users can anticipate ongoing improvements in functionality, performance, and overall user experience. The community's feedback will likely play a crucial role in shaping future updates, ensuring that PowerToys remains a valuable asset for Windows users
PowerToys 0.96.1 released
Microsoft's PowerToys suite has received an update to version 0.96.1, primarily addressing stability issues that arose after the previous release. The Advanced Paste feature has seen significant improvements and is now cleared for future upgrades, including integration with GPT-5.1 via Azure OpenAI. Additionally, the Image Resizer tool has returned to Windows 10, allowing users to resume resizing tasks. The update also includes a fix for the Awake functionality's timed modes, which should lead to more reliable behavior in background tasks.
