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Microsoft PowerToys adds Window Hopper for app-specific Alt+Tab switching
Key points
- PowerToys version 0.101.2362.0 released.
- New "Window Hopper" utility added for app-specific window switching.
- Window Hopper uses Alt + backtick shortcut, configurable in settings.
- Other additions include compact Command Palette mode and DemoMirror.
New Window Management Feature
Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.101.2362.0, which includes a new utility called "Window Hopper." This feature enables users to switch between multiple open windows of a single application, similar to the standard Alt+Tab function but scoped to the currently focused app.
The utility is activated by a configurable Alt + backtick shortcut, allowing users to cycle through an app's windows without navigating through all other open applications on the desktop. This is particularly useful for managing multiple browser tabs, terminal sessions, or editor instances.
Additional PowerToys Updates
Beyond Window Hopper, the new PowerToys version introduces several other improvements. A compact mode for the Command Palette quick launcher is now available, presenting the tool as a search box at a customizable vertical position. PowerDisplay linked controls have also gained support for adjusting keyboard shortcuts for Windows and the active application.
Further enhancements include DemoMirror, a new ZoomIt feature that allows mirroring a region, window, or entire screen to a second monitor, and a new Mouse Highlighter ripple mode for visual effects on mouse clicks.
PowerToys Project Background
Microsoft PowerToys originated during the Windows 95 era as a collection of freeware tools developed by Windows engineers. The project was revived in 2019 as an open-source utility pack, designed to extend Windows functionality and simplify tasks that previously required third-party software.
The updated PowerToys suite is available through its official GitHub repository, which provides detailed changelogs for each version release.
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Primary sources
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Microsoft has updated its PowerToys utility suite to version 0.101.2362.0, introducing "Window Hopper," a new feature that allows users to cycle through an individual application's open windows. This update provides a more focused window management option for users with multiple instances of the same application open, such as browser or terminal windows.