From b4be3994dcbe0483ff2c51ac545db008585a8e5e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jaime Bernardo Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2024 17:58:05 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] 0.79 changelog (#31648) * 0.79 changelog * Correction that only the folder previewer will async * Update README.md Co-authored-by: Aaron Junker-Wildi * Update README.md Co-authored-by: Aaron Junker-Wildi * Update README.md Co-authored-by: Aaron Junker-Wildi * Update README.md Co-authored-by: Aaron Junker-Wildi * Update README.md Co-authored-by: Aaron Junker-Wildi * Update README.md Co-authored-by: Aaron Junker-Wildi * Update README.md Co-authored-by: Aaron Junker-Wildi * Address feedback * Add installer hashes --------- Co-authored-by: Aaron Junker-Wildi --- .github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt | 1 + README.md | 194 ++++++++++++------------- 2 files changed, 95 insertions(+), 100 deletions(-) diff --git a/.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt b/.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt index 0b3d155b3b..7a3aa7d347 100644 --- a/.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt +++ b/.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt @@ -749,6 +749,7 @@ keyremaps KILLFOCUS killrunner Knownfolders +ksh KSPROPERTY Kybd languagesjson diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7836fe1aac..f9e49af63b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -40,19 +40,19 @@ Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline Go to the [Microsoft PowerToys GitHub releases page][github-release-link] and click on `Assets` at the bottom to show the files available in the release. Please use the appropriate PowerToys installer that matches your machine's architecture and install scope. For most, it is `x64` and per-user. -[github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=project%3Amicrosoft%2FPowerToys%2F52 -[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=project%3Amicrosoft%2FPowerToys%2F51 -[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.78.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.78.0-x64.exe -[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.78.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.78.0-arm64.exe -[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.78.0/PowerToysSetup-0.78.0-x64.exe -[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.78.0/PowerToysSetup-0.78.0-arm64.exe +[github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=project%3Amicrosoft%2FPowerToys%2F53 +[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=project%3Amicrosoft%2FPowerToys%2F52 +[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.79.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.79.0-x64.exe +[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.79.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.79.0-arm64.exe +[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.79.0/PowerToysSetup-0.79.0-x64.exe +[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.79.0/PowerToysSetup-0.79.0-arm64.exe | Description | Filename | sha256 hash | |----------------|----------|-------------| -| Per user - x64 | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.78.0-x64.exe][ptUserX64] | 120B1CEFC94D76EC593A61D717BBB2E12AF195D19E04C811F519D3F9B9B3B5C0 | -| Per user - ARM64 | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.78.0-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] | 3C3C8A8A549ABDD1C5E5DA7DC22D254F7BBD0F9DC05DA17E51020B153662F083 | -| Machine wide - x64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.78.0-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] | 19E025381588ABAEC209CDD0A18BB779EE58FC24646D898C2A7C38A4858EAEDB | -| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.78.0-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] | 5C70054A8991885A958F066B00D7FAFE608C730FC7A99178D6C64A1F03A3C109 | +| Per user - x64 | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.79.0-x64.exe][ptUserX64] | CF1C715F952A34416CDBE5D06D24FFF47790DDA1D4CA3F81BCAD9D28FF0039A1 | +| Per user - ARM64 | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.79.0-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] | ADE572B6F1B59DCDC60A2550D9FD00B8CC7C78BE9330F534691CE4B056ED76F1 | +| Machine wide - x64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.79.0-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] | 3FD2A6BD9C8F8973BFBBF5DB9236C3D8AF3AE57E5AEC275DDEB5EF31581F80FE | +| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.79.0-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] | B93017C2A5CFB0DEF708DB412570AA39828E91D85E800EFD22481B46F0DC6852 | This is our preferred method. @@ -98,149 +98,143 @@ For guidance on developing for PowerToys, please read the [developer docs](/doc/ Our [prioritized roadmap][roadmap] of features and utilities that the core team is focusing on. -### 0.78 - January 2024 Update +### 0.79 - February 2024 Update In this release, we focused on stability and improvements. **Highlights** - - New languages added: Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Hebrew, Persian and Ukrainian. We are going to assume we have some bugs. We want to identify & fix them and are open for community help. - - Many dependencies updated, aiming for security and stability. - - Fixed commonly reported PowerToys Run startup crashes after an upgrade. - - New settings and GPO policies to help control behavior after an upgrade. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)! - -Here are some screenshots of the new languages: -![Arabic SA Settings screenshot](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/assets/26118718/be27096d-6c03-4b09-afc4-478ca427e3ec) -![Hebrew Settings screenshot](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/assets/26118718/e1435060-1f94-4e41-adee-1d0a609584ca) -![Persian Settings screenshot](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/assets/26118718/8592dcb7-8a04-4831-9325-a8b9b05787df) -![Ukrainian Settings screenshot](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/assets/26118718/24242dd8-eb17-4859-b2e4-1e5c63ffbffd) + - New feature: Keyboard Manager allows mapping shortcuts to start applications or opening URIs. Thanks [@jefflord](https://github.com/jefflord)! + - New feature: Keyboard Manager allows shortcuts with chords. Thanks [@jefflord](https://github.com/jefflord)! + - Modernized Color Picker with Fluent UX. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! + - Peek now is able to preview drives. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - File Locksmith has now an entry in the Windows 11 tier 1 context menu. ### General - - Added Arabic (Saudi Arabia) translation. - - Added Hebrew translation. - - Added Persian translation. - - Added Ukrainian translation. - - Improved the file watcher used across many utilities to consume less resources. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - Refactored code so that English is used as a fallback language when a localized resource cannot be found. -### AlwaysOnTop +### Awake - - Fixed an invisible border issue when the border color was set to the black color. - - Added the AlwayOnTop icon to the base application executable. Thanks [@ckirby19](https://github.com/ckirby19)! + - The setting now reverts to "Keep using the current power plan" after Awake deactivates itself after any of the timed modes has expired. + +### Color Picker + + - Now uses WPFUI and the UI was updated to follow Fluent UX principles. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! + - Added enable and disable telemetry to align it with the other utilities. ### Command Not Found - - Signed the PowerShell scripts used by the Command Not Found installation process. + - Added telemetry for when a module instance is created in PowerShell. + +### FancyZones + + - Fixed a memory leak occurring on work area changes. ### File Explorer add-ons - - Fixed an issue causing SVG Thumbnail generation to hang when trying to preview SVG files at the same time. + - Added support to the .ksh, .zsh, .bsh and .env file types to Monaco previewer. Thanks [@Aaron-Junker](https://github.com/Aaron-Junker)! + - Re-enabled the RendererAppContainer feature in WebView2, since the associated crash has been fixed in the latest WebView2 releases. ### File Locksmith - - Improved the context menu entry caption. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! - -### Find My Mouse - - - Added more settings to tune shake detection when activating through mouse shake. + - Added as an entry in the Windows 11 tier 1 context menu. ### Hosts File Editor - - Added a feature to duplicate an entry. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! - -### Installer - - - Included the new languages localization files in the installer. + - Tweaked filter button style to indicate if filters are applied. + - Added an error indicator to each input field to indicate why a new entry can't be created. + - Added an in-line delete button for each entry. ### Image Resizer - - Improved the context menu entry caption. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! + - Units and resize modes are now localized. + - Tweaked and improved UI. Thanks [@Jay-o-Way](https://github.com/Jay-o-Way)! + +### Keyboard Manager + + - Added a feature that allows remapping a shortcut to starting an application. Thanks [@jefflord](https://github.com/jefflord)! + - Added a feature that allows remapping a shortcut to open a URI. Thanks [@jefflord](https://github.com/jefflord)! + - Added chords to shortcuts. Thanks [@jefflord](https://github.com/jefflord)! + - Send telemetry about the key/shortcut to key/shortcut remappings that are set. This doesn't include remap to text, application or URI since those might contain personal information. + - Added telemetry to send a daily event that at least a key/shortcut to key/shortcut remapping was used. + - Tweaked and fixed the chords code to better follow conventions when trying to call the same chord multiple times. + +### Mouse Without Borders + - Fixed an issue causing the target path string to be corrupted when registering as a service. + +### Paste as Plain Text + + - Prevent the start menu from activating when the Windows key is part of the activation shortcut and is released sooner. ### Peek - - Added a missing tooltip for the file size. Thanks [@HydroH](https://github.com/HydroH)! + - Fixed a title bar issue after maximizing Peek's window. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - Fixed a crash when trying to use Peek in File Explorer alternatives. + - Added a previewer for drives. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - The folder previewer will now asynchronously calculate size, similar to the Properties screen in File Explorer. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - Added support to the .ksh, .zsh, .bsh and .env file types to Monaco previewer. Thanks [@Aaron-Junker](https://github.com/Aaron-Junker)! ### PowerRename - - Improved and added localization to the context menu entry caption. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! + - PowerRename context menu accelerator key readded. + - Tweaked PowerRename apply button style. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! ### PowerToys Run - - Removed references to unused settings from the code, which were causing crashes on some machines. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! - - Fixed an issue causing a scrollbar to be out of view. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! - - Added logic to try and detect running games to full screen detection. Thanks [@anaisbetts](https://github.com/anaisbetts)! - - Added support for converting negative values in the Unit Converter plugin. Thanks [@Dub1shu](https://github.com/Dub1shu)! - - Fixed stale results in the Visual Studio Code Workspaces plugin by checking if files still exist. Thanks [@anderspk](https://github.com/anderspk)! - - Fixed an activation crash that occurred after 0.77 on some configurations. - - Fixed a startup crash that occurred when saving the new version of settings after an upgrade. - - You can now calculate bigger hexadecimal numbers in the Calculator plugin. - - The "max results to show before scrolling" setting can now also be applied to the initial plugin hint listing. + - Fixed an issue causing win32 application icons to not appear correctly in the Programs plugin. + - Unified phrasing in the plugin descriptions. + - Fixed an issue causing the PowerToys Run plugin settings to be cleared with each upgrade. + - Fixed an issue causing VSCodeWorkspaces plugin to not find WSL workspaces. + - Fixed results tooltip closing fast. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - Improved the Registry plugin tooltip spacing. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - Allow pressing '=' to replace the query with the current result when using the calculator plugin. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - Optimized the code that gathers results from the plugin to reduce CPU consumption. + - Optimized memory usage in the Window Walker plugin. + - Fixed crashes and improved error handling when saving json configuration files. + - The Program plugin will now correctly get the icon for a newly installed packaged application. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! ### Quick Accent - - Added the ellipses character to all languages. Thanks [@HydroH](https://github.com/HydroH)! - - Added an option to not activate when playing a game. Thanks [@HydroH](https://github.com/HydroH)! - - Added the E with breve and pilcrow characters to all languages. Thanks [@PesBandi](https://github.com/PesBandi)! + - Added support for the Slovenian character set. Thanks [@aklemen](https://github.com/aklemen)! + +### Registry Preview + + - Fixed a crash when closing the application and the editor's right click menu is opened. ### Settings - - Removed the Command Not Found listing from the Settings dashboard and flyout, since it can't really be enabled or disabled from there. - - Added a settings and GPO rule to disable opening the What's New OOBE page after an update. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)! - - Added a settings and GPO rule to disable toast notifications about new updates being available. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)! - - Fixed an issue causing the Settings window to not be brought to the foreground after activating through the system tray icon. - - Standardized accent brush and corner radius on the dashboard page. - - Improved UI and messages for GPO locked settings. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)! - - Fixed an issue causing the OOBE window to maximize and hide the system taskbar. - - Reworked the update settings in the General page. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)! - - Tweaked UI for the update settings in the General page. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! - - Updated the modules images in the Settings and OOBE screens. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! - - Updated OOBE descriptions to take into account the changes in context menu captions. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! + - Fixed an alignment issue in the flyout icons causing some icons to be centered when they shouldn't. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! + - Added the mention that Monaco supports .txt files. Thanks [@Aaron-Junker](https://github.com/Aaron-Junker)! + - Fixed an issue causing the Settings window to lose its previous maximized state. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! ### Documentation - - Added Spotify plugin to PowerToys Run thirdPartyRunPlugins.md docs. Thanks [@waaverecords](https://github.com/waaverecords)! - - Added InputTyper and ClipboardManager plugins to PowerToys Run thirdPartyRunPlugins.md docs. Thanks [@CoreyHayward](https://github.com/CoreyHayward)! - - Added CurrencyConverter plugin to PowerToys Run thirdPartyRunPlugins.md docs. Thanks [@Advaith3600](https://github.com/Advaith3600)! - - Updated and cleaned up the new PowerToys plugin checklist documentation. Thanks [@Parvezkhan0](https://github.com/Parvezkhan0) and [@hlaueriksson](https://github.com/hlaueriksson)! - - Added a documentation page to describe status code colors for Mouse Without Borders. Thanks [@ckirby19](https://github.com/ckirby19)! + - Fixed broken links in doc/devdocs/readme.md. Thanks [@jem-experience](https://github.com/jem-experience)! ### Development - - Fixed dependency issues on upgrading .NET from 8.0.0 to 8.0.1. - - Upgraded Microsoft.Extensions.ObjectPool from .NET 5 to .NET 8. - - Upgraded the Windows SDK Build Tools to 10.0.22621.2428. - - Upgraded the Windows Implementation Library to 1.0.231216.1. - - Upgraded NLog.Schema to 5.2.8 and NLog.Extensions.Logging to 5.3.8. - - Upgraded Markdig.Signed to 0.34.0. - - Upgraded Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk to 17.8. - - Upgraded CommunityToolkit.WinUI dependencies to 8.0.240109. - - Upgraded CommunityToolkit.Mvvm to 8.2.2. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! - - Upgraded Windows App SDK to 1.4.4. Thanks [@snickler](https://github.com/snickler)! - - Upgraded WPFUI version to 3.0.0-preview.13. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! - - Upgraded StyleCop.Analyzers to 1.2.0-beta.556. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! - - Upgraded Microsoft.Windows.Compatibility to 8.0.1. - - Upgraded System.Data.SqlClient to 4.8.6. - - Consolidate XAML Namespaces across the solutions. Thanks [@Jay-o-Way](https://github.com/Jay-o-Way)! - - Removed the toolkit labs package source reference, since the controls we were using made it to the generally available community toolkit. - - Added Microsoft.MSBuildCache to experiment with build caching to reduce pipeline runs duration. Thanks [@dfederm](https://github.com/dfederm)! - - Configured the release CI to follow the latest 1ES pipeline release version again. - - Removed the copyright year from assembly information. Thanks [@Aaron-Junker](https://github.com/Aaron-Junker)! - - Added the Command Not Found entry to the GitHub templates. - - Removed unused code for a GPO policy to control auto updating of PowerToys. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)! - - Improved code behind for getting the localization of context menu entries. - - Locked some terms in resource files to avoid localization. + - Updated Microsoft.MSBuildCache to 0.1.258-preview. Thanks [@dfederm](https://github.com/dfederm)! + - Fixed CI to point VCToolsVersion to VC.CRT instead of VC.Redist version. Thanks [@snickler](https://github.com/snickler)! + - Updated MSTest adapter and framework to 3.2. + - Fixed CI by pointing WiX 3.14 urls and hashes to the latest release on GitHub. + - Added Pro and Enterprise editions of Visual Studio to the repository's development configuration DSC scripts. + - Updated CppWinRT to 2.0.240111.5. + - Updated System.Drawing.Common to 8.0.2 to fix CI builds after the .NET 8.0.2 upgrade was released. + - Updated WPFUI version to 3.0.0. Thanks [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001)! + - XAML Styler is now fully tested in the solution when CI runs. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)! + - Fixed a faulty XAML binding in the Text Extractor settings page. + - Updated Microsoft.Web.WebView2 to 1.0.2365.46. -#### What is being planned for version 0.79 +#### What is being planned for version 0.80 -For [v0.79][github-next-release-work], we'll work on the items below: +For [v0.80][github-next-release-work], we'll work on the items below: - Stability / bug fixes - Language selection - Automated UI testing through WinAppDriver - Develop support for Desired State Configuration - - Modernize and refresh the UX of PowerToys based on WPF. Here's the Work in Progress preview for "Color Picker": - -![ColorPicker UI refresh WIP](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/assets/9866362/ceebe54b-de63-4ce7-afcb-2cd4280bf4d1) + - New module: File Actions Menu ## PowerToys Community