PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that supercharge productivity and customization on Windows
Understand the PowerToys update mechanism and auto-update flow. Discover how PowerToys manages updates, from manual checks to automatic background downloads, and how settings control the process.
How to Write Effective Unit Tests for PowerToys Modules: A Complete GuideLearn to write effective unit tests for PowerToys modules using MSTest and WinAppDriver. Follow best practices for fast, reliable validation of your code.
Memory Management and Resource Cleanup in PowerToys Modules: A Complete Guide to RAII Best PracticesMaster memory management and resource cleanup in PowerToys modules with RAII best practices. Learn to leverage unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and WIL for automatic cleanup.
Implementing FancyZones Window Layout Zones: PowerToys Development GuideLearn to implement FancyZones window layout zones with this PowerToys development guide. Discover the three-layer architecture, JSON persistence, and programmatic window snapping.
PowerToys Keyboard Manager Remapping Engine Internals: Low-Level Hook Architecture ExplainedDiscover how the PowerToys Keyboard Manager uses a low-level keyboard hook to remap keys. Learn about its stateful engine and SendInput synthesis for seamless input redirection.
Using MonitorInfo to Detect and Manage Multi-Monitor Configurations in PowerToysLearn how to use MonitorInfo in PowerToys to detect and manage multi-monitor configurations. This C++ abstraction simplifies display layout detection and DPI scaling.
Implementing DPI-Aware Functionality in PowerToys Modules Using DPIAwareLearn how PowerToys modules implement DPI aware functionality using DPIAware. Discover how to enable per-monitor DPI awareness and convert UI coordinates efficiently.
Developing Shell Extensions for File Explorer Context Menus in PowerToys: A Complete GuideLearn to develop File Explorer context menu shell extensions in PowerToys. This guide covers using IExplorerCommand and COM objects for dynamic sub-menus in the New+ module.
How to Send Toast Notifications Using the PowerToys Notifications APILearn to send custom Windows toast notifications with progress bars and action buttons using the PowerToys Notifications API. Integrate easily with C++.
Handling Process Elevation and Running Modules as Administrator in PowerToysLearn how PowerToys handles process elevation and running modules as administrator. Discover its lightweight IElevationHelper interface for secure privileged operations.
Implementing Localization for PowerToys Modules Using .resx and .resw FilesLearn to implement localization for PowerToys modules using .resx and .resw files. Discover how PowerToys manages culture-specific resources for a seamless user experience.
How to Debug PowerToys Modules Effectively with Visual Studio: A Complete GuideEffectively debug PowerToys modules using the Visual Studio debugger. Attach to PowerToys.exe and step through source code with full symbol support for efficient troubleshooting.
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