home screen

  1. Xbox August Update: Play Anywhere Filter & Play History Boost Cross-Device Play

    Microsoft’s quiet August update for Xbox is a textbook example of product teams prioritizing everyday usability over headline-grabbing features: the system refresh (build 10.0.26100.5362) quietly ships a new Play Anywhere filtering option and a Play History surface that makes cross-platform...
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    • 10.0.26100 cloud gaming console cross-device cross-platform free-with-xbox home screen insider jump back in libraries library hygiene microsoft ecosystem platform strategy play anywhere play history privacy system update user experience windows apps xbox
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    • Forum: Windows News

  2. Xbox Home Screen Customization: New Features for Personalized Gaming Experience

    For years, Xbox fans have debated the look and feel of the Home screen that greets them every time they fire up their console. While some appreciate the information density and carousel of recently played games, others have persisted in calling for decluttered, more customizable experiences that...
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    • console customization console-like ui dashboard customization dashboard personalization favoriting titles feedback game library game management game updates gamepinning gaming gaming community gaming dashboard gaming experience home screen minimalist dashboard minimalist gaming personalized gaming system apps tech updates tile management ui improvements ui update user interface xbox xbox home xbox insiders xbox one xbox series s xbox series x
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 11 Win11 Pro 23H2 Upgrade

    Upgraded to 23H2 and switching on computer it powers into welcome screen. Sign into Microsoft Account and the screen immediately dims. Remains dimmed when opening any program. Except when opening an old game Ultimate Mahjongg which changes the screen resolution. Exit the program and the home...
    • Brian T
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    • brightness build 22631 display graphics home screen mahjong power issues pro version radeon resolution screen dimming screensaver settings system specs troubleshooting upgrade user experience windows 11
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation

  4. Recommended desktop calendar widget for Windows?

    I use Todo Agenda on my Android phone, which is a widget that you can add to your home screen that brings together various calendars into one list (color-coded). Is there anything similar for Windows 10? I would like it on my desktop, similar to a sticky note or a weather widget, rather than a...
    • King Mustard
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    • agenda calendar customization desktop home screen productivity sticky notes user interface widgets windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 10 Music Files Loaded onto the Home Screen (100's of files!)

    Hello, Forum Mates. Since I updated my Windows 10 files the other day, a large amount of music files, which I knew were somehow displaced, but which didn't harm my home screen, started to populate what should be my home screen. I have tried to delete them, but the recycle basket disappeared...
    • cnix
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    • duplicates file management home screen music files recycle bin troubleshooting update issues user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. Windows 10 Settings won't open on first try

    When I click on All Settings or right-click on the home screen and choose Personalize the screen pops open, but it's a blank screen, I would have to close that screen and re-open it a second time in order to see the actual All settings or Personalize menu screen. Any ideas as why?
    • donb2012
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    • blank screen home screen personalize settings software bugs troubleshooting user interface windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 home screen

    Left my granddaughter watching something on YouTube came back and all I can see is windows 10 tiles on screen so where has my home screen gone and task bar? Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk
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    Windows 8 Debating the Upgrade: Is Windows 8.1 Worth It for a Happy Windows 8 User?

    I suppose I'm one of the rare souls who finds 8 very intuitive and easy to use. I don't have a smartphone, so I have no app habits to break. The common complaints I've encountered haven't been relevant to me, and after 9 months I find myself much more comfortable with 8 than any other operating...
    • FormerLuddite
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    • app concerns customization desktop home screen improvements microsoft notifications office 2013 operating system review software installation start menu support sync update user experience user interface windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Start Screen Customizer Software by DharaniDanger

    Link RemovedLink Removed Features: Application immediate background image (the program changes the background and if you can close it). Option to remember the amendments, it is recommended to enable the option "Start with Windows 8" Three ways to apply: - Easy mode: You can choose a...
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    • application background configuration customizer desktop enhancements features graphics home screen image personalization sequence settings shortcuts software themes user interface utilities wallpaper windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software

  10. Windows 8 Windows 8: features, screenshots, and everything else you need to know

    Link Removed It finally happened! On Wednesday, we finally got a glimpse at what Microsoft has in store for its next version of Windows and how it plans to compete in the...
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    • computex demo desktop features home screen layers lock screen microsoft navigation notifications operating system preview redmond screenshots tablet tablet support touch user interface windows 8 windows phone
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  11. What analysts think of Microsoft's Windows 8 overhaul

    The home screen for Windows 8 will feature large touchable tiles instead of the traditional Windows icons. Source: Yahoo! News
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    • analyst home screen icons microsoft overhaul redesign touchable tiles windows 8
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    Windows 7 IE window wont stay open and returns to home screen

    Can someone please help a newbie. Almost evertime I open IE and take my hand off my mouse to do something like type IE will minimize and bring up my home screen. System info I5 2.67 GHZ 64 Bit 4 GB Ram Thanks for any help
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    Windows 7 Help with the home screen

    the bar of icons on the top of the home screen disapperared I dont know how to bring it back. It had the recycle bin, the multimedia icons (music, games, photos, etc.), internet, security. I want to know how to get it back on my home screen because it was very helpful and useful. please tell...