PowerToys 0.95.0 Launches With Automatic Theme Switching And Major Performance Upgrades

Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.95.0, introducing several enhancements and a new feature focused on improving visual comfort. The main highlight of this update is the addition of Light Switch, a utility that automatically switches between light and dark themes based on the time of day. This automation uses the system clock to provide better visual comfort during extended computer use, reducing eye strain and adapting the interface to ambient lighting conditions.

Beyond Light Switch, the update includes multiple performance and usability improvements. The Command Palette now operates more efficiently, offering faster and smoother performance. Users can now trigger the Peek tool using the spacebar, making file previews more accessible. In addition, the Find My Mouse utility gains a transparent spotlight option, enhancing visibility and accessibility when locating the cursor on screen.

Other refinements include the ability to fully delete keyboard shortcuts and ignore conflicts, as well as new orientation options for the mouse crosshair tool. The PowerRename utility received a fix for its rename counter, ensuring more reliable batch renaming operations. Meanwhile, ZoomIt, the screen zoom and annotation tool, has had its drawing and cropping behaviors restored to previous standards, along with fixes for recording issues, improving stability and reliability during use.

PowerToys has long been a popular suite of utilities designed to unlock advanced features and customization options in Windows. With each release, Microsoft continues to refine and expand the toolkit, making it increasingly powerful and relevant for users who enjoy personalizing and optimizing their Windows experience.

Following a recent redesign that aligns PowerToys’ visual style with Windows 11, version 0.95.0 further enhances the project’s appeal by offering greater flexibility in theme management. This update is particularly appealing to users who prefer automatic transitions instead of being locked into either light or dark mode.

The complete changelog and installation files for PowerToys 0.95.0 are available on the project’s official GitHub page, where users can find detailed technical information and download links. Alternatively, the update can also be downloaded and installed directly from the Microsoft Store, ensuring an easy and secure installation process.

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