Power Toys Run
Power Toys Run
The top highlight in PowerToys according to me is the "Run" function, which works like the spotlight on MacOS. I’d like it to stay active on my desktop without needing to press the shortcut each time. Is there a way to have it always visible as a widget?
Yeah, that's one of the reasons I never used it—I couldn't keep it visible on the desktop. Microsoft Edge had a floating search on your desktop in Windows 10 that worked well, but they stopped offering it in Windows 11, so it got removed...
Do you rely on Alt+Space to start PowerToys Run? Are there times when the "Start typing..." window remains active? You might consider using Powershell's SendKeys to build a script that launches automatically or through Task Scheduler.
Are you employing Alt+Space to launch PowerToys Run? And is there a need for the "Start typing ..." window to remain visible at all times? - Yes
That method is intriguing but I’m unsure how to implement it. Whenever I use the search widget, it always appears first and I don’t want that. If I click elsewhere, it closes instantly. Are you certain the script will work as intended? Thanks man
By "on top" refers to a position roughly one-quarter down from the top of the monitor, centered in that area. (That’s where my "Start typing...." appears.) Assuming the script is fixed, once it runs, the "Start typing..." window should consistently appear in the same spot. Powershell can adjust window positions, and there are scripts with functions to handle this. It might be a bit complicated to coordinate everything just to prevent using Alt+Space. You could try searching the lower left corner with PowerToys’ search box. A PowerToys Settings page for General Window should open afterward. This isn’t something I’ve tried before, but you might find a setting that works well for the location and purpose of the "Start typing" box. There’s also a reference to creating an activation shortcut in Undersettings: “Define the keyboard shortcut to show/hide PowerToys Run.” Another option is key remapping via the Keyboard Manager: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...rd-manager. The goal is to explore these choices and see what fits best.
This feature lets an app show content within another app. I'll check it out, thanks. It's odd they didn't add a widget option, though.