PowerToys now lets you keep your Windows PC awake on-demand
Video editors, developers, and anyone who needs to leave their PC running should appreciate the latest feature for PowerToys.
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What you need to know
PowerToys is an app built for power users on Windows. It includes features like PowerRename, a built-in color picker, and FancyZones for more complex snapping of windows. Two new updates recently rolled out for PowerToys, though the most recent update just includes one additional stability improvement over its predecessor.
The biggest addition in the updates is the ability to keep a PC awake on-demand. This is a useful tool for anyone that needs to leave their computer on without any interaction, such as video editors rendering a video. Being able to keep a PC awake on-demand means you don’t have to swap your computer’s power plan each time you need it to stay awake.
The latest update to PowerToys brings the app tov0.41.3, which includes a fix for a stability issue inv0.41.2. Version 0.41.2 has a lengthy list of changes:
Change log
General
Awake
Color Picker
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FancyZones
File Explorer Add-Ons
Image Resizer
PowerRename
PowerToys Run
Settings / Welcome to PowerToys
Shortcut Guide
Customize key-binding from settings menu Took Shortcut guide out of the runner process to remove unnecessary interdependencies
Installer
You can grab the latest version of PowerToys now through its GitHub page.
A power user’s dream
The latest version of PowerToys adds the option to keep a PC awake on-demand. This comes in handy when you want to leave your PC running but don’t want to swap its power plan.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
