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Problem
The system tray provides a lot of quick access tools such as the notification center, network and sound settings. This is also where PowerToys lives, but it only provides two actions: opening settings and closing the application.
Additionally, the amount of PowerToys modules keep growing and most features are only accessible with keyboard shortcuts. To make these features more accessible, we also need to consider keyboard and mouse users. Providing additional functionality to quickly switch modes to keep in your workflow would be great, and can really showcase the various great tools.
Solution & features
A flyout that opens whenever the user clicks on the systray app icon. It provides an interactive overlay that gives users quick access to the following features:
Feature
Priority
Ability to open settings
Should
Quick launch PT modules (e.g. Run / Color Picker / Shortcut Guide )
Should
Features that are disabled should not show up
Should
Ability to set quick settings for e.g. Awake (mode) or Fancy Zones (layout switching)
Could
The order (and options) should be customizable
Could
Video Conference Mute buttons
Could
Warning icon to indicate that PT is not running elevated
Could
Banner/message whenever a new update is available
Could
Mock-up
Here's a WinUI UWP mock-up of how this flyout could work: