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Microsoft appears to be quietly replacing one of Windows’ oldest, most utilitarian UI elements with something that finally fits the visual language of Windows 11 — a modernized Run dialog that behaves like a lightweight launcher while preserving the simple power-user workflow long associated...

For over forty years, the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has loomed large in the collective memory of computer users — a jarring splash of cobalt blue, cryptic error codes, and the disheartening realization that something fundamental has gone wrong. Now, as Windows 11 prepares for its major 24H2...

For more than four decades, the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has been as much a part of the Windows experience as the Start menu or the Recycle Bin. It’s a symbol recognized far and wide—sometimes feared, often joked about, but universally acknowledged as the moment when things go wrong in the...

In the ever-evolving landscape of media players for Windows, Screenbox emerges as a compelling alternative to the venerable VLC Media Player. Combining the robust playback capabilities of VLC with a modern, user-friendly interface tailored for Windows 11, Screenbox offers a refreshing experience...

For many Windows enthusiasts, file management is a chore best accomplished by simply relying on what’s always been there—File Explorer. It’s built into every iteration of Windows, familiar, dependable, and “good enough” for everyday tasks. But as the needs of modern workflows and digital...

Windows has always prided itself on iterating and adapting to the needs of its users, and the latest developments in Windows 11 are no exception. Recent beta testing is shaking up the familiar Start Menu design, promising a more customizable, intuitive, and user-friendly experience. In this...

Microsoft is undertaking a significant visual evolution with its Office suite icons, signaling not merely a facelift but a strategic repositioning aligned with the future of AI-enhanced productivity. This article explores how Microsoft crafted its new visual identity for AI integration, how...

Few pieces of software command as much quiet respect among Windows users as Notepad++. As an open-source editor rooted deeply in the Windows environment, its ongoing development continues to exemplify a rare blend of technical robustness, practical utility, and community-minded adaptability that...

You sit down, coffee in hand, ready to get some work done, only to find your computer stuck in molasses. Windows takes its sweet time booting up. Applications crawl to life. Pop-ups from yesteryear haunt your desktop. Is this digital déjà vu? Or are you simply overdue for an upgrade? For...

Modern file archiving on Windows is taking a bold step forward with NanaZip, a fresh alternative to the much-loved 7-Zip. While 7-Zip has been a reliable workhorse for years, NanaZip offers a modern twist that Windows users are finding hard to ignore. In this article, we dive deep into what...

Hi! I know where to find all Win32 settings and corresponding registry entries. Since Windows 8 I found some problems with modern UI (or Metro) applications with their path and even have no idea how and where are settings stored. So, where are located Windows 10 Applications settings - I want...

Good Afternoon: I am suddenly faced with modern UI apps that, when clicked, start for a few seconds then disappear. At the same time, I am unable to view notifications or the calendar from the clock in the task bar. When I click on them, I see the blue circle blink on then disappear, but nothing...

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New build 9879 is released today. This is also going to be released in iso form although the actual date of release is as of yet unknown. More info on the iso can be found in the last post in this thread: http://windowsforum.com/threads/windows-10-tech-preview.197543/ This build contains quite...

The Windows Club has released FixWin 2.0 for Windows 8, a Windows 8/ 8.1-specific edition of its portable PC troubleshooting tool. As before, the program lists 50+ common problems and symptoms across a range of categories: "File Explorer", "Internet & Connectivity", "Modern UI" and so on...

The Technical Preview for Windows 9 will be reportedly released to public in October. Continue reading...

After following a recent thread, I got a distinct impression that many users are not fully aware that the modern screen can be customised, and is, for all normal use, a graphical Start menu. Progams can be added, removed and arranged, with appropriate heading names. I realise that users have, in...

I have a desktop and laptop that I updated from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and now to Windows 8.1. A few days ago Internet Explorer 11 disappeared from the modern UI on both machines (I do synchronize settings with SkyDrive). It woks fine in the desktop interface. I frankly don't use in in the...

Modern UI can be a challenging transformation for Windows 8 users. Windows customers familiar with the desktop may find the prospect of the Modern UI software useful in this scenario. This demonstration shows how the ModernMix software from Stardock allows you to simply run Modern UI (Start...

Orphydian's Modern UI Custom Tiles And Icons Thread ......styling is everything Not being satisfied of having tiny, unlike software icons filling your startcreen ? Being disrupted by this design gap that resolve the whole modern windows 8 feeling ? then this thread that is all about sharing...