cairo desktop

I swapped out Windows 11’s built‑in desktop shell for an open‑source alternative and, for a subset of workflows, the change felt like moving to a different operating system running on top of Windows rather than merely re‑skinning it. Background / Overview Windows exposes a surprisingly low‑level...

Windows 11 doesn’t have to look like every other Windows 11 install on the planet. If you’re tired of Microsoft’s rounded corners, centered taskbar, and predictable Start menu, a new generation of alternative shells can give your desktop a fresh personality — from a near–macOS aesthetic to...