Microsoft launches version 0.24 of PowerToys: it is now possible to mute audio and video with a single click
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Microsoft has released a new version of PowerToys, the classic tools designed to enhance some of the system's functionalities. In this case, it is a new version numbered 0.24 and that provides some improvements aimed at facilitating the day-to-day life of those who telework.
Along with long-awaited bug fixes, version 0.24 comes offering a new feature that allows users to mute video and audio when immersed in a video callon with the press of a key and without having to navigate through the options menu.
Changes and improvements
This version can only be obtained by downloading it manually from GitHub at this link, but not in the traditional way by means of an update through WinGet, due to the experimental nature that it offers. Also, “the driver still asks for permission during install time”.
Actually, for those who are using version 0.23, the next one to arrive will be 0.25 and if you want to install this version you will see as during the process the system proceeds to remove and uninstall version 0.23. or a previous one.
Now, when accessing the PowerToys, next to the preview poster, we will see a new section in the left bar of the options menu . Called Video Conference Mute, it allows you to select the necessary commands and activate the button with a single click to mute audio and video when you are immersed in a videoconference.
We can mark the key combination to mute only the microphone or the camera separately, or do it together if we are interested. Also, if we have different microphones connected or several cameras, we can choose from a drop-down which one we want to mute. Likewise, we can choose the location of the button to silence both functions.
Via | Neowin
