Microsoft has shipped PowerToys 0.102, adding two new mouse utilities alongside other enhancements. CursorHide is designed to let users hide the cursor on demand, which can be useful for presentations, screen recording, or reducing visual distraction. In a security and privacy context, it also offers a simple way to keep the pointer out of sight during sensitive on-screen activity, though the tool itself does not add encryption or access controls.
The second utility, Button Lock, lets users keep a mouse button pressed without physically holding it down. This can prevent accidental drag-and-drop or repeated clicks when performing careful operations. For security-minded users, it may help avoid unintended selections or actions during routine system administration, but it is primarily a convenience feature rather than a security control.
The release also includes new command-line tools and Command Palette refinements, according to the source. As with most PowerToys features, these utilities run locally and require an explicit user action to activate, so they do not introduce background monitoring or data collection. Since only this one source was consulted, there is no contrasting reporting to compare; the details here reflect that single account. Overall, the update strengthens practical input control for Windows users, with modest privacy and safety benefits rather than any major security overhaul.