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The new version of PowerToys adds two handy mouse helpers.

Mouse Button Lock helps you more easily select a large chunk of text.

CursorHide hides the mouse cursor until you start typing or move the mouse.

Ever have trouble using your mouse? Sometimes selecting a large block of text proves to be a challenge. Other times, your mouse cursor may get in the way of what you’re trying to type or see. Now Microsoft can help you resolve both issues via the latest version of its free PowerToys utility.

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Popping up in the official release of PowerToys version 0.102 are two new tools for you to mouse around with. One is called Mouse Button Lock, while the other is known as CursorHide. I’ll explain how to use each one. But to try them yourself, you’ll first need to install or update PowerToys.

To install the program from scratch, go to the PowerToys Microsoft Store page and click the Download button.…