Microsoft has unveiled PowerToys version 0.97.1, primarily aimed at enhancing stability and addressing user-reported issues from the prior version, 0.97.0. This update resolves various critical problems, including crashes linked to the Advanced Paste tool and bugs within the Command Palette, Peek, and PowerRename functionalities.
Key improvements in this release include:
1. Advanced Paste Enhancements: The crashes previously experienced, especially on the settings page, have been addressed. The developers implemented stricter checks against the setting repository to streamline interactions.
2. Command Palette Fixes: A bug that prevented personalization options from appearing after installation via the latest MSIX package has been resolved, along with improvements in loading icons from web-based shortcuts and preventing hangs during AppListItem updates.
3. Cursor Wrap Improvements: The update enhances multi-monitor support, allowing for easier window management across multiple screens. The feature now automatically adapts when switching between laptop and desktop modes, with new settings allowing users to choose horizontal, vertical, or both types of wrapping.
4. Peek Functionality: The unexpected activation of Peek when using the Space key during file renaming or searching has been fixed.
5. PowerRename Enhancements: The regex engine in PowerRename has been improved, particularly in how it handles the $ symbol, enabling users to append text to filenames using regex patterns effectively.
6. Runner Updates: The tray icon now adheres to Windows' system theme settings, while the right-click menu updates dynamically based on Quick Access content, ensuring users see only relevant options.
7. Enterprise Features: For enterprise users, an update to the ADMX template includes a new policy setting for CursorWrap, allowing IT administrators to manage this feature through Group Policy Editor.
This patch is significant in enhancing user experience by rectifying several important stability issues identified in the earlier version. For a comprehensive list of changes, users can refer to the release notes for version 0.97.0.
Future Directions: As Microsoft continues to refine PowerToys, future updates may focus on expanding functionality and integrating user feedback to enhance performance and usability further. Users can look forward to continuous improvements, particularly in areas such as user interface enhancements, additional features, and broader compatibility across devices and systems
Key improvements in this release include:
1. Advanced Paste Enhancements: The crashes previously experienced, especially on the settings page, have been addressed. The developers implemented stricter checks against the setting repository to streamline interactions.
2. Command Palette Fixes: A bug that prevented personalization options from appearing after installation via the latest MSIX package has been resolved, along with improvements in loading icons from web-based shortcuts and preventing hangs during AppListItem updates.
3. Cursor Wrap Improvements: The update enhances multi-monitor support, allowing for easier window management across multiple screens. The feature now automatically adapts when switching between laptop and desktop modes, with new settings allowing users to choose horizontal, vertical, or both types of wrapping.
4. Peek Functionality: The unexpected activation of Peek when using the Space key during file renaming or searching has been fixed.
5. PowerRename Enhancements: The regex engine in PowerRename has been improved, particularly in how it handles the $ symbol, enabling users to append text to filenames using regex patterns effectively.
6. Runner Updates: The tray icon now adheres to Windows' system theme settings, while the right-click menu updates dynamically based on Quick Access content, ensuring users see only relevant options.
7. Enterprise Features: For enterprise users, an update to the ADMX template includes a new policy setting for CursorWrap, allowing IT administrators to manage this feature through Group Policy Editor.
This patch is significant in enhancing user experience by rectifying several important stability issues identified in the earlier version. For a comprehensive list of changes, users can refer to the release notes for version 0.97.0.
Future Directions: As Microsoft continues to refine PowerToys, future updates may focus on expanding functionality and integrating user feedback to enhance performance and usability further. Users can look forward to continuous improvements, particularly in areas such as user interface enhancements, additional features, and broader compatibility across devices and systems
PowerToys 0.97.1 released
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.97.1, focusing on fixing stability issues reported by users in the previous version, 0.97.0. The update addresses various problems, including crashes associated with Advanced Paste and bugs in the Command Palette, Peek, and PowerRename features. The latest release also improves Cursor Wrap, allowing for better multi-monitor support and automatic adaptation when working across multiple screens or switching between laptop and desktop modes. Additionally, the update fixes issues related to Runner's tray icon and right-click menu.
