KDE Plasma’s window manager added a built-in, FancyZones-like layout editor and snapping workflow long before the same combination of features landed as a first-class, fully integrated experience in Windows — and the comparison exposes both the strengths of modern Linux desktop development and...
The Definitive Guide: How to Force Enable the New Start Menu in Windows 11
Windows 11’s Start menu has never strayed far from the spotlight—sometimes for its charm, often for the storms stirred up in the user community. As the centerpiece of desktop navigation, every tweak ignites passionate...
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Microsoft's commitment to enhancing the user experience has taken another step forward with the recent updates to the Windows 11 Start menu. Renowned for its iconic and central role in the Windows operating system, the Start menu has been a canvas for experimentation and innovation since its...
Designing an app isn’t about patterns or controls—it’s about creating a great experience for your users, every time. While you’re designing with the optimal user experience (UX) in mind, you also have to think about using color effectively, implementing usable controls, and understanding what...
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Christian Stockwell, Program Manager for Internet Explorer, looks at how developers can use Positioned Floats, a new CSS feature in the second build of the IE10 Platform Preview. This developer sample demonstrates how to use Positioned Floats in combination with other advanced CSS constructs...