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Few utilities for Windows power users attract as much enduring loyalty as Stardock’s Fences, and with the newly-launched Fences 6, the company is reaffirming its reputation as a leader in Windows 11 desktop customization. The latest beta drop brings both design polish and workflow efficiency to...

Look away, Helvetica. Hide, Pantone. The internet has a new design civil war, and it’s currently being waged across the glossy, rainbow-flecked battlegrounds of your taskbar. If you’ve found yourself loudly critiquing app tiles during Zoom calls, or spending an unhealthy amount of time pondering...

Microsoft is reimagining the familiar in a bold new way. Over the past few years, Microsoft has experimented with various icon designs for its Office suite, shifting from flat aesthetics to more vibrant, three-dimensional visuals. In a recent email survey circulated to select Windows 11 users—a...

Microsoft recently found itself under the creative spotlight as rumors and early survey screenshots hint at a bold new direction for Office icons. Far from the expected conservative redesign, these fresh visuals exude a modern, flowing aesthetic that challenges the age-old blocky design many...

Microsoft’s productivity tools have come a long way—from the familiar blue hexagon of a bygone era to an evolving suite of visually striking icons. Rumors and early reports indicate that Microsoft might be rolling out a refreshed set of Office icons, and while details are still emerging, early...

Microsoft’s latest teaser hints at an exciting new chapter for Microsoft 365. After a seven-year pause since the Fluent Design update in 2018, the Office suite is getting a well-timed refresh with bold new 3D icons that not only look modern but also subtly nod toward an AI-powered future. A...

Microsoft is probing the waters of change once more by testing new icon designs for its flagship Office apps, and it’s turning to its users for feedback. The tech giant’s outreach—via a brief 15‑minute survey offering a $10 gift card incentive—signals an exciting opportunity for Windows users to...

I can't google this, as it just sees the word shortcuts twice and doesn't understand. When you create a shortcut icon, then go to properties, you can make a keyboard shortcut to run the shortcut. What keys are valid? I've tried all sorts, but it just doesn't run it.

Microsoft is once again shaking up the Windows 11 experience with a refreshed approach to taskbar personalization. In the latest Insider Preview Build 26120.3671 (KB5055622), Windows users now have the power to decide exactly how their app icons appear when the taskbar fills up. This update...

So, yesterday I wanted to get some icons out of Windows like recycle bin icon, etc. I know that they are stored in shell32.dll and imageres.dll libraries, so I found them and opened in Resource Hacker. In my surprise, there was no icon data at all! I even checked it through HxD and other raw...

Microsoft, the tech titan that gave us legendary tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, seems to have stumbled with its latest rebranding endeavor. Enter the newly minted Microsoft 365 Copilot app icon—a design that, judging by the uproar, should have maybe spent a few more minutes in the oven...

Can anyone help explain to me why these scroll and move icons have stayed on my screen. Ive used the scroll and move features more then the number of icons are on my screen so im just wondering these have not disappeared immediately after utilizing the function. This is a fresh Win 11 home...

In a world increasingly reliant on digital organization, keeping our online persona in check is more crucial than ever. Outlook is stepping up to the plate with a nifty new feature that will allow users to create custom icons for their accounts. This will not only make your email experience more...

If you find the clutter of system tray icons on your Windows 11 taskbar to be a bit overwhelming—think Wi-Fi, volume, battery indicators, and that pesky notification bell competing for your attention—you're not alone. Lucky for you, a compelling new mod for Windhawk, a popular customization tool...

It is hard to explain so a picture is worth a thousand words. Here is this grey box with a bar in all my photo thumbnail icons, so what is it and how to I get rid of them?

The incessant quest for efficiency in digital workspace continues, and this time, Windows 11 is gearing up for a potential makeover that might leave you with a bit more vertical room on your screen. Recent insights reveal that Microsoft is currently testing smaller taskbar buttons in Windows 11...

The pictures in my folders and on my desktop have been replaced with a folder-type icon. If I click on it, it actually shows the picture. So I think the problems are with the shortcuts. Any suggestions? run Windows 11 Home. How do I get these pictures to show up again?

Great news for Windows enthusiasts! It seems that the tide is turning in Windows 11 as the long-requested “small taskbar buttons” feature is on the horizon. Set to debut in an upcoming update slated for late November or December 2024, this eagerly awaited alteration aims to bring back the...

After much anticipation and countless user requests, Microsoft is introducing the long-awaited feature of small taskbar buttons in Windows 11. This change is expected to delight users who have missed the option since its removal during the initial release of Windows 11. A Glimpse into the Update...

Introduction In the evolving landscape of Windows operating systems, personalizing the user experience has become a vital concern for many users. One of the most prominent areas for customization is the taskbar, the workhorse of Windows, where productivity meets aesthetics. Customizing taskbar...