Closer Look: Command Palette in PowerToys puts Windows Search to shame

Command Palette in PowerToys gives Windows Search a good run for its money in many areas. It can be overwhelming for some, ...
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You can use “sudo” on Windows 11 now — and it's more useful than I thought

That's not the case anymore; you can use sudo on Windows 11 now. All you need to do is enable a few toggles, and you can enjoy one of the smallest but perhaps most significant workflow improvements to ...
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I ran one Windows command and got back 11GB of space instantly

Press Windows + S and type cmd. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. Type compact /compactos:never and ...
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AI power tools: 6 ways to supercharge your terminal

Aider is a “pair-programming” tool that can use various providers as the AI back end, including a locally running instance of ...
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Windows is testing a new, wider Run dialog box. Here’s how to try it

The new Run dialog box is longer than the old one and, perhaps because it’s still in testing, covers over part of the taskbar. As with the classic one, you invoke it by hitting Windows key + R. Note ...
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Quake Mode: The Secret Hotkey in Windows Terminal That Saves Your Time and Improves Workflow

Windows Terminal has a hidden feature called "Quake mode" that turns it into a global drop-down console, saving you precious seconds and mouse clicks.