I've been customizing my Windows UI extensively for about five years now, and these are the programs, resources, and tools I ...

Microsoft patches Vista startup-sound bug before it hits Windows 11 production and won't let you change the boot sound ...

Do you miss Windows 10? So do I. Here's how to make Windows 11 look and feel just like it with built-in options and free ...

Issues delivered straight to your door or device Cue memes along the lines of 'But why Vista?' ...

Windhawk is a mod-based tool that can transform Windows 11 - including turning it into one of the most hated incarnations of Microsoft's desktop OS.

Windows 11’s Widgets feature mirrors the now-obsolete Windows Vista Gadgets. However, a notable difference is that these widgets have, until now, been confined to the left-hand side of the ...

Windows has a rocky history with widgets. Vista had the Windows Sidebar, a collection of widgets (then called ‘gadgets’) that provided glanceable information on one side of your desktop ...

With a strong gain of almost 4.5% last month, according to one analytics firm, Windows 11 is now only 1.4% away from pole ...

Best laid plans… In other words, even if there is currently a plan to look at implementing third-party widgets for the Windows 11 desktop, say, next year, that may well change based on testing ...

Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista too. This is called Secure Desktop. UAC Prompt disables Aero and dims the screen. ... How to disable Secure Desktop in Windows 11/10.

The latest version of a tiny app called "Windows Virtual Desktop Helper" has now gained the ability to support Windows 11 Insider builds as well. The app is a fun utility to play around with.