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PowerToys version 0.59.0 is now out with native ARM64 support

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Published onJune 8, 2022

published onJune 8, 2022

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Key notes

We know it’s probably been a while since you’ve heard any updates about Microsoft’s PowerToys software, so we’re here to inform you about recent changes.

The Redmond-based tech giant has pushed out PowerToys version 0.59.0, and you will want to read these release notes for sure.

There are many goodies included in this latest version of the utility collection, not least of which is the completion of adding ARM64 support.

Let’s dive right into it and find out together what changes are in store for all of us, the Microsoft PowerToys users.

What’s new with version 0.59.0 of PowerToys

What’s new with version 0.59.0 of PowerToys

Some of the important changes and improvements are addressed to vital components including Keyboard Manager, Power Rename, and the much-loved FancyZones.

Microsoft said that, with the v0.59 release cycle, it is mainly focused on wrapping up building for native ARM64 and releasing the first experimental build.

This wrapping up of native ARM64 support is the main highlight, but there is more. Power Rename now runs on WinUI 3, and Keyboard Manager now allows up to four modifier keys for shortcuts.

Highlights

Highlights

Known issues

General

ARM64

Always on Top

FancyZones

Image Resizer

File explorer add-ons

Keyboard Manager

PowerRename

PowerToys Run

Settings

Runner

Installer

Development

If you want to download this version and take advantage of all it has to offer, make sure to visit theofficial page.

Any thoughts on this recent PowerToys release? Share your opinions with us in the comments section located below.

Alexandru Poloboc

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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.

A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.

When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.

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Alexandru Poloboc

Tech Journalist

With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.