Windows 11’s clean, opinionated design won plenty of fans — but that same polish left many power users and nostalgia seekers wanting more control over the taskbar, Start menu, and desktop personality. A wave of community-built mods has stepped in to fill that gap, offering everything from a translucent, dock-like taskbar to keyboard-driven tiling, classic soundpacks, and web-based widgets that let you design your own system HUD. These tools aren’t one-size-fits-all makeovers; they’re...