Video Conference Mute allows you to mute your computer’s microphone and camera using the Win+Shift+Q shortcut. This utility takes precedence over any running conference call or video conferencing applications.
Shortcut Guide is launched using the Win+Shift+/ combination and displays all the shortcuts available, depending on the state of the Desktop.
Activating Text Extractor with the shortcut Win+Shift+T copies text that appears on the screen. This tool only works with languages that provide the OCR language pack.
To quickly access accented characters, simply activate the PowerToys Quick Accent feature. Therefore, by holding down the key of the chosen character, then the space bar, the user can select the desired accented character.
The measurement of the pixels of your screen, from the edges of the chosen image, is possible thanks to the Screen rule tool. The latter is launched with the key combination Win+Shift+M.
PowerToys Run allows you to instantly launch an application. To open the utility, it is enough to use the shortcut Alt+Space, then start writing the name of the desired application. This function also works for searching for folders and files. It can also indicate the various running processes. Executing system commands, launching the calculator, converting units and opening the web browser are also available through PowerToys Run.