Seelen UI arrives like a skin you can live inside — not just a theme or taskbar tweak, but a full, web‑powered desktop environment that can make Windows 11 feel like an entirely different operating system.
Background / Overview
Seelen UI is a community‑driven project that replaces large parts of...
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Seelen UI has matured from an experimental curiosity into the closest thing Windows currently has to a true, user‑replaceable desktop environment — a unified, extensible shell built on web technologies that reimagines the taskbar, menus, window management, and theming in a single package...
Microsoft’s steady refinement of the Windows 11 taskbar continues to reveal the challenges and expectations inherent in modern operating system evolution. With its latest preview update, the company finally delivers long-awaited access to the notification center and calendar flyout on secondary...
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For many years, Windows has dominated the desktop operating system landscape, with countless users adopting Windows 10 and Windows 11 as their daily drivers. The inertia of familiarity, convenience, and software compatibility has made it difficult for even the most user-friendly Linux...
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Microsoft's introduction of Copilot Vision in Windows 11 marks a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the operating system. This feature enables the AI assistant to access and interpret the entire desktop environment, offering real-time, context-aware...
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Microsoft's Copilot Vision is poised to revolutionize user interaction by enabling the AI assistant to access and interpret the entire desktop environment in real-time. This advancement allows Copilot to function as a virtual collaborator, offering immediate assistance without the need for users...
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When Microsoft began testing a new, more streamlined taskbar for Windows 11, the intention seemed clear: reduce clutter, improve visual appeal, and give users a taste of leaner desktop organization. The update was modest at first glance—a tweak to the system tray that dropped the year from the...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled a significant enhancement to its Copilot Vision feature, enabling the AI assistant to analyze the entire desktop environment in real-time. This development marks a substantial leap from its previous capability, which was limited to viewing and interacting with two...
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KDE Plasma’s clipboard management is reshaping expectations about what a modern desktop environment can offer, especially when stack up against Windows 11’s Clipboard History. For those passionate about productivity, seamless workflows, or simply squeezing maximum utility out of everyday tools...
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Windows customization has long been a pursuit for enthusiasts aiming to tailor their computing environments to personal preferences. Over the years, however, Microsoft's operating systems have become increasingly restrictive, particularly with Windows 11, which has removed several features...
Since the dawn of personal computing, Microsoft’s Windows operating system has influenced the daily lives and workflows of millions, if not billions, across the globe. Each iteration—from the humble pixelated charm of Windows 3.1 and the iconic rolling prairies of Windows XP to the streamlined...
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KDE Plasma has long stood at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, committed to delivering a desktop experience that evolves with the needs of its users—especially those who are dissatisfied with the mainstream solutions provided by commercial giants. The recent KDE Plasma 6.4 update...
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It’s not every day that the Windows Start menu—a design touchstone for over three decades—gets a fundamental refresh, but Microsoft has ignited fresh excitement among Windows enthusiasts by rolling out a sweeping redesign for Windows 11's Start menu, now live for beta testing within the Dev...
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NixOS 25.05 "Warbler" has been officially released, marking a significant milestone for this unique Linux distribution. With its declarative configuration model and emphasis on reproducibility, NixOS offers a compelling alternative to traditional operating systems. This latest release introduces...
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Linux has long been lauded for its customizability—a reputation that stands in stark contrast to the more rigid design philosophies found in operating systems like macOS and Windows. But just how deep does this flexibility go? Are the legendary adjustments and transformations something anyone...
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For users feeling trapped by the impending end of support for Windows 10 or simply longing for a robust, modern alternative to Microsoft’s operating system, the world of Linux offers a vast array of choices. Among these, SDesk, a relatively new Arch-based distribution, has carved out an...
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Linux has carved an impressive niche in the world of operating systems. Without a doubt, it’s a free, robust, and versatile platform powering everything from servers and networking devices to IoT gadgets and embedded systems. Yet, when it comes to daily desktop use, there are significant hurdles...
Imagine, for a moment, a desktop OS that doesn’t come from the usual suspects like Microsoft, Apple, or even the big open-source names like Ubuntu. Enter deepin 25—a sleek and modern Linux-based operating system developed in China, offering a design aesthetic and security model that aims to give...