After half a decade of asking, users are finally getting a movable taskbar for Windows 11. It is now available in preview; here is a closer look.
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Screen Ruler isn't a "one shoe fits all" solution, but it's a very nifty tool in the hands of the right user.
Light Switch is a very simple but much needed PowerToys utility; I just wish it was a default feature in Windows 11.
Color Picker in PowerToys is a very small but useful utility for a specific set of Windows customers.
Command Palette in PowerToys gives Windows Search a good run for its money in many areas. It can be overwhelming for some, but it is a powerhouse for others.
Awake in PowerToys is a tool that I personally don't like, but some people may love it depending on their workflows.
PowerToys is one of the best tools out there for Windows experience customization. Today, we are taking a look at one of its best offerings.
Here is a closer look at Windows 11's redesigned setup experience, which is the first major update to the process since the Windows Vista era. The new variant is now available for public testing.
If you're running Windows 11 Dev Channel build 22572, you can get access to Microsoft's "secret" implementation of tabbed interfaces in File Explorer. Or, check out our dedicated Closer Look here!
Microsoft has introduced some nifty enhancements to Quick Settings in the Windows 11 Taskbar. They became available in build 22563 and will likely be welcomed by people who use Bluetooth devices.
Microsoft has introduced a new way to launch Focus sessions in Windows 11 Dev Channel. However, it's not a perfect implementation yet even though the company's heart is in the right place.
Microsoft has added a couple of nifty new features in recent Windows 11 Dev Channel releases, namely build 22557 and build 22563. The implementation is a bit unstable but new capabilities are welcome.
Microsoft has implemented a new way to utilize Snap Layouts in Windows 11. The approach seems to be much more intuitive and also shows you a preview of the space occupied by a window in a slot.
Microsoft has given Task Manager a glow-up in Windows 11 Dev Channel build 22557 with a more modern UI and a couple of new functionalities. Find out our thoughts on the changes in our latest piece!
Windows 11 finally saw the return of app folders in the Start menu with Dev Channel build 22557 that was released a couple of days ago. It's a bare-bones, but functional, implementation.
Microsoft has reorganized the UI for Windows Update in Windows 11, which now also shows you how long it'll take to install an update. The company claims that it has also reduced the size of updates.
In this week's Closer Look, we discuss the changes that Microsoft has made to the Settings app in Windows 11, such as the removal of a traditional landing page and presence of breadcrumbs.
Windows 11 packs an updated Calculator app. Although it features minor improvements, it also contains some UX fails that indicate a disappointingly low amount of attention to detail from Microsoft.
Using the Calendar app in Windows 11 is an infuriating experience. The agenda view in the Taskbar flyout has been removed and it forces you to create an Outlook.com account for the same in Widgets.
The touch keyboard in Windows 11 has gone through a major redesign with Microsoft now offering tons of customization options for themes, keyboard size, key size, along with accessibility improvements.
