--- title: PowerToys 0.101 adds Window Hopper and a batch of... description: Microsoft released PowerToys 0.101.2362.0, headlined by Window Hopper, a scoped Alt+Tab-style switcher limited to the current app's windows (default shortcut... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/powertoys-0-101-adds-window-hopper-and-a-batch-of-smaller-upgrades-kq80orfkn twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: PowerToys 0.101 adds Window Hopper and a batch of smaller upgrades | daily.dev og:description: Microsoft released PowerToys 0.101.2362.0, headlined by Window Hopper, a scoped Alt+Tab-style switcher limited to the current app's windows (default shortcut... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/powertoys-0-101-adds-window-hopper-and-a-batch-of-smaller-upgrades-kq80orfkn og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/kQ80orfkn.png og:image:alt: PowerToys 0.101 adds Window Hopper and a batch of smaller upgrades og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # PowerToys 0.101 adds Window Hopper and a batch of smaller upgrades **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 6 upvotes · 1 comments ## Summary Microsoft released PowerToys 0.101.2362.0, headlined by Window Hopper, a scoped Alt+Tab-style switcher limited to the current app's windows (default shortcut Alt + backtick). The release also splits Settings into Stable and Insider update channels with a redesigned update UI, adds a Command Palette compact mode plus faster search and new Windows Update commands, moves Quick Accent and Mouse Jump to WinUI 3 with press-and-hold support in Mouse Jump, brings on-device AI transformations to Advanced Paste via Phi Silica, adds linked brightness controls and a CLI to PowerDisplay, updates Shortcut Guide activation and search, introduces ZoomIt's DemoMirror for dual-display presenters, and adds a ripple effect to Mouse Highlighter, alongside numerous smaller fixes across FancyZones, Keyboard Manager, Peek, and PowerToys Run. ## Content Microsoft has shipped PowerToys 0.101.2362.0, and the headline feature is Window Hopper, a tool that works like Alt+Tab but only cycles through windows belonging to whatever app you're currently in. Hit Alt+` (backtick, customizable) and instead of scrolling through every open window on your desktop, you jump between just the ones tied to your active app. If you're the type who keeps a dozen Explorer windows or browser instances open, this is the fix you didn't know you needed. A few other changes stand out in this release: Command Palette got a compact mode, making it thinner and less intrusive, plus faster search and better reliability overall. There's also a new dock auto-hide option, richer notifications, and Windows Update commands built in. Microsoft also added a clearer hub for switching between Stable and Insider builds, with a redesigned update UI in Settings. PowerDisplay now lets you link brightness controls across multiple monitors, so one slider adjusts them all together instead of fiddling with each screen separately. It also picked up a CLI for anyone who wants to script display changes. Shortcut Guide can now be triggered with just the Windows key and includes search, so you don't have to hunt through the list manually. ZoomIt introduces DemoMirror, aimed at people presenting across two displays. And Mouse Highlighter has a new ripple effect on clicks, which is a small touch but a nice one if you do a lot of screen recording or teaching. Under the hood, Quick Accent and Mouse Jump moved to WinUI 3 and gained press-and-hold activation. Advanced Paste now supports on-device AI transformations using Phi Silica. There's also a long list of smaller fixes across FancyZones, Keyboard Manager, Peek, and PowerToys Run. PowerToys has been an open-source project since 2019, and this release keeps up the pace of steady, practical additions rather than flashy overhauls. Full changelogs and downloads are available on GitHub. ## Questions this post answers ### What is Window Hopper in PowerToys and how do I use it? Window Hopper is a PowerToys utility introduced in version 0.101.2362.0 that works like Alt+Tab but only cycles through windows belonging to the app currently in focus. It's triggered with Alt+` (backtick), and the shortcut is customizable. It's aimed at users who keep many windows of the same app, like several Explorer or browser windows, open at once. _Developers tracking Windows productivity tool updates can follow PowerToys releases like this on daily.dev._ ### What changed with PowerDisplay in PowerToys 0.101? PowerDisplay in PowerToys 0.101.2362.0 gained the ability to link brightness controls across multiple monitors, so a single slider adjusts all connected screens together instead of requiring separate adjustments per monitor. It also added a command-line interface, letting users script display brightness changes rather than adjusting them manually through the UI. _Anyone scripting desktop workflows can keep up with tool updates like PowerDisplay via daily.dev._ ### Does PowerToys Advanced Paste support on-device AI now? Yes, as of PowerToys 0.101.2362.0, Advanced Paste supports on-device AI transformations using Phi Silica, a local AI model, rather than relying solely on cloud-based processing. This update was released alongside other changes such as WinUI 3 migrations for Quick Accent and Mouse Jump, which also gained press-and-hold activation. _Developers watching on-device AI features roll into everyday tools can follow updates like this on daily.dev._ ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [PowerToys 0.99 is here: new monitor controls, easier window management, and Dock upgrades](https://daily.dev/posts/powertoys-0-99-is-here-new-monitor-controls-easier-window-management-and-dock-upgrades-buq2ggj6w) · Windows Command Line · 142 upvotes · 3 comments --- Tags: [#microsoft](https://daily.dev/tags/microsoft), [#devtools](https://daily.dev/tags/devtools), [#windows](https://daily.dev/tags/windows) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/powertoys-0-101-adds-window-hopper-and-a-batch-of-smaller-upgrades-kq80orfkn) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"PowerToys 0.101 adds Window Hopper and a batch of smaller upgrades","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/powertoys-0-101-adds-window-hopper-and-a-batch-of-smaller-upgrades-kq80orfkn","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/powertoys-0-101-adds-window-hopper-and-a-batch-of-smaller-upgrades-kq80orfkn"},"datePublished":"2026-08-25T13:59:39.025Z","dateModified":"2026-09-13T19:50:53.317Z","description":"Microsoft released PowerToys 0.101.2362.0, headlined by Window Hopper, a scoped Alt+Tab-style switcher limited to the current app's windows (default shortcut...","image":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/6802950e4d287e0b6324f43a8ac1f9a1?_a=AQAEuop","thumbnailUrl":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/6802950e4d287e0b6324f43a8ac1f9a1?_a=AQAEuop","isAccessibleForFree":true,"articleSection":"Collections","inLanguage":"en","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180}},"author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Collections","logo":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--fk_6ycEi--/f_auto,q_auto/v1780996001/logos/collections?_a=BAMAMiWQ0","url":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},"commentCount":1,"discussionUrl":"https://daily.dev/posts/powertoys-0-101-adds-window-hopper-and-a-batch-of-smaller-upgrades-kq80orfkn","interactionStatistic":[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":6},{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"CommentAction"},"userInteractionCount":1}],"keywords":"microsoft,devtools,windows","timeRequired":"PT2M"} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://daily.dev"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Collections","item":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"PowerToys 0.101 adds Window Hopper and a batch of smaller upgrades"}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/powertoys-0-101-adds-window-hopper-and-a-batch-of-smaller-upgrades-kq80orfkn#faq","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What is Window Hopper in PowerToys and how do I use it?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Window Hopper is a PowerToys utility introduced in version 0.101.2362.0 that works like Alt+Tab but only cycles through windows belonging to the app currently in focus. 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