Massive PowerToys update adds one of my favorite features — your mouse will thank you
Mouse Without Borders is back, allowing you to control two PCs with a single keyboard and mouse.
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Multitaskers rejoice. Microsoft has just added Mouse Without Borders to PowerToys. The addition comes in an update that brings PowerToys to version 0.70. That same update also adds a Peek utility for previewing files in File Explorer and a lengthy list of other changes and improvements.
Mouse Without Borders is a standalone app that used to be a Microsoft Garage project. It allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard to control multiple PCs. You can also use the app to share a clipboard across devices.
It was, however, retired a couple of years ago. While you can still install it, the app hasn’t been updated since 2021. Luckily for fans of Mouse Without Borders, the PowerToys team has updated it to .NET 7 and made some adjustments to get it to work within PowerToys.
I’ve shared my love for Mouse Without Borders many times. Back in June 2021 I asked for Microsoft tointegrate the app into Windows 10. While that hasn’t happened, it’s great to see the PowerToys team pick up Mouse Without Borders.
The PowerToys update to version 0.70 is extensive. Here’s the change log from thePowerToys GitHub page:
PowerToys 0.70: Highlights
PowerToys 0.70: General
PowerToys 0.70: Awake
PowerToys 0.70: FancyZones
PowerToys 0.70: File Locksmith
PowerToys 0.70: File Explorer add-ons
PowerToys 0.70: Installer
PowerToys 0.70: Keyboard Manager
PowerToys 0.70: Measure Tool
PowerToys 0.70: Mouse Jump
PowerToys 0.70: Peek
PowerToys 0.70: PowerToys Run
PowerToys 0.70: Quick Accent
PowerToys 0.70: Registry Preview
PowerToys 0.70: Settings
PowerToys 0.70: Documentation
PowerToys 0.70: Development
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PowerToys includes a collection of utilities aimed at power users on Windows. It recently integrated Mouse Without Borders, which lets you use a single mouse and keyboard across multiple computers.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
