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Published onMarch 5, 2021

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Microsoft has released a new update for PowerToys, bringing version 0.33.1 for all Windows 10 users. This release packs plenty of notable features and changes, such as a new “onboarding experience” to help new users get started with the PowerToys suite of tools.

Why hello#powerToysv0.33.1. Improved localization, new onboarding experience, new PT Run plugin manager, and just has that ‘new build smell’.https://t.co/oZM9vOGRTLpic.twitter.com/P7SBK313Cy

— Clint Rutkas (@ClintRutkas)March 4, 2021

In addition, there are some bug fixes, localization improvements, and a new plugin manager for the PowerToys Run utility. The File Explorer is also getting some enhancements for SVG previews.

Here’s the full list of improvements and fixes in PowerToys version 0.33.1:

General

FancyZones

File Explorer

PowerToys Run

Video Conference Mute (Experimental)

Settings

ARM64 Progress

For those who are waiting for theVideo Conference Mute tool, which is currently in preview, the wait will be slightly longer. The firm noted that it is expected to launch in the upcoming experimental release at some point next week.

“We’ll be doing a 0.34 experimental release week of March 8th. We feel we are near ready to add in Video Conference mute into the stable release pending feedback from the pending 0.34 experimental release,” said Clint Rutkas, Program manager lead on PowerToys.

As usual, the latest version of PowerToys should automatically be downloaded, or you can also download this update fromGitHubif you prefer to download the tool manually.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.33.1 with a new onboarding experience and localization improvements#