I stopped fighting with Windows and just customized it instead.

Microsoft’s May 2026 Windows 11 update introduces Xbox mode for a console-like gaming experience, AI agent monitoring on the taskbar, and File Explorer upgrades. The release also includes haptic ...

ExplorerPatcher keeps gaining users, but I rarely see it mentioned as a way to customize Windows 11. I decided to find out why. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Taskbar X is a modern solution for customizing the Windows taskbar with smooth animations, centered icons, and flexible visual adjustments. Taskbar X is a powerful customization tool designed to ...

A display of Microsoft Surface laptops at the company’s Build 2025 developer conference. (GeekWire File Photo) For the past few years, it felt as if Microsoft’s Windows org was on autopilot. (No, not ...

A Microsoft developer accidentally leaked footage of Windows 11’s upcoming movable taskbar feature on April 1st, revealing long-awaited customization options. PCWorld reports the feature allows users ...

First look: Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and launch an initiative centered on a new team focused on native experiences instead of web-based wrappers. The company has also ...

Microsoft has announced major upgrades coming soon to the Taskbar on Windows 11 that will enable new capabilities that users have been requesting since Windows 11's debut in 2021. With these updates, ...

Per Bowden’s sources, the Taskbar resize options will work as they do on Windows 10. The Taskbar’s height and icons will shrink, while elements like the date, time, and widget text collapse into a ...

Microsoft has announced initial steps to improve the quality of Windows 11 in the coming year. In a blog post, Microsoft Windows + Devices EVP Pavan Davuluri outlined several changes, including: ...

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft reportedly has a plan in place for fixing Windows 11 and rebuilding trust in the platform with users. This plan includes several notable features and changes, including a movable taskbar ...