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How I’ve improved Windows 11 with a 30-year-old tool

Published March 20, 2026 | By Glenn

How I’ve improved Windows 11 with a 30-year-old tool – howtogeek.com
Microsoft PowerToys debuted with Windows 95, evolved during the Windows XP era, but was discontinued until Windows 10. In 2019, Microsoft revived it with a modern UI and made it open source. Even after three decades, it remains my go-to tool for improving Windows with extra features.

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