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March 2025

 

 

Microsoft PowerToys: reimagined Run tool CmdPal is the "one-stop launcher to start anything"

Microsoft is working on a new program called Command Palette for its open source PowerToys collection that will replace the Run module in the near future.

PowerToys Run is a quick launcher for Windows that is invoked with the shortcut Alt-Space. You may use it to run programs quickly and for other tasks, including web searches, Shell commands, or finding files.

Command Palette will expand the functionality. In fact, plans are to "eventually graduate [the module] out of PowerToys" to turn it into a standalone application.

Google Enhances Google Slides with New AI-Powered Features

Google has unveiled a series of significant enhancements to Google Slides, aiming to elevate user experience by integrating advanced AI capabilities and streamlining collaborative workflows. These updates are part of Google's ongoing commitment to improving its Workspace suite, providing users with more powerful tools for content creation and presentation.

Theft Protection on Android: what it is and how you activate the feature

Mobile phones are not only expensive, they may also hold the keys to someone's life. From personal photos over emails to finance apps or chats. Bad things can happen when a mobile gets stolen.

This is true especially if the mobile is unlocked. Google implemented Theft Protection and the Theft Detection Lock feature in Android 15 to deal with one specific case of theft.

The details: