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Microsoft just shipped an update to PowerToys that includes a new feature called Command Palette.

Command Palette supports searching for installed apps, shell commands, and files.

PowerToys | Free at GitHub | Free at Microsoft Store

it’s possible for you to also use the tool for WinGet package installation.

Microsoft outlined all the changes to PowerToys on the app’sGitHub page.

PowerToys was already one of the best free apps on Windows 11.

Microsoft PowerToys

The latest update brings significant improvements to some of the app’s best features.

As the name suggests, PowerToys is designed with power users in mind.

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