Microsoft's redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu is a step-up over its predecessor, squarely because I can turn it into an ...

The big picture: If there's one thing Microsoft loves to tinker with, it's the Start menu. After years of experimentation, the company still hasn't settled on a definitive design for Windows 11.

It is no secret that Windows 11's UI can still run into problems with the most recent example being that on certain enterprise systems where the entire Shell including Explorer components like Taskbar ...

If you're a fan of Microsoft Edge because of its simplistic design that adheres to Microsoft's own design guidelines, the latest release is going to disappoint you. As of Microsoft Edge version 138, ...

Cutting corners: A new tool is leveraging the capabilities of the Windows App SDK and WinUI 3 API to deliver a "comprehensive enhancement" to the Windows 11 user interface. Rebound 11 aims to bring ...

Seelen UI is a desktop environment for Windows. With this app, you can achieve a Linux or MacOS look. Seelen UI is free to use and install on Windows 10/11. As a longtime Linux user, my opinion of the ...

Copilot gets a slightly more native experience on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Copilot gets a slightly more native experience on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of ...

Windows 11 is getting a sign-in and authentication overhaul, and it’s now in beta testing. Windows 11 is getting a sign-in and authentication overhaul, and it’s now in beta testing. is a senior editor ...

Microsoft's PowerToys suite for Windows 11 is highly capable, but these third-party apps offer the additional PC flexibility I'm looking for.

Every now and then, we publish a list of the top ten useful apps for Windows 10 and 11 users. In no particular order, these applications improve the default user experience, replace the stock (and ...