Microsoft PowerToys Update Introduces Automated Light-Dark Mode Switching for Windows 11
Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.95 with a groundbreaking Light Switch feature that automatically transitions between light and dark modes. The update also delivers significant improvements to Command Palette performance and multiple utility enhancements. According to reports, these changes coincide with Microsoft’s broader efforts to standardize dark mode throughout Windows 11.
Automated Theme Switching Arrives for Windows 11
Microsoft has launched a substantial update for its PowerToys utility suite, introducing automated light and dark mode switching capabilities that analysts suggest should have been native to Windows 11 years earlier. According to reports, the new version 0.95 includes the Light Switch utility, enabling users to schedule theme changes or sync them with sunrise and sunset times based on geographical location.