ui design

In the age of digital transformation, where every measured second is a canvas for productivity—and distraction—the humble on-screen clock has found itself at the very center of a rather peculiar tech saga. Windows 11, Microsoft’s flagship operating system, is finally bestowing upon its...

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...

The Windows 11 Calendar flyout—our beloved digital companion to the right of the taskbar—has always had a rather odd blind spot: it couldn’t, for the longest time, tell you what time it is. Let that settle in for a second. The digital calendar intended to check appointments, birthdays, and the...

The Curious Case of the Missing Clock: Microsoft’s Feature Play in Windows 10 and 11 Microsoft has once again stirred the pot in the Windows world by removing beloved features only to reintroduce them later with a fresh spin. The latest episode centers around the humble but highly practical...

Windows 11 enthusiasts, rejoice: the next evolution of the update experience might just make your life a whole lot simpler. Imagine a world where Windows 11 not only lets you know that an update is underway but also provides an estimated time of completion right on your Update settings page and...

Microsoft Edge’s redesigned vertical tabs are breathing fresh life into browsing on Windows 11. In an era where browser innovations can feel stale, Microsoft’s latest experiment, codenamed “Project Jupiter,” reinvents how users interact with their tabs. This in-depth look at the new design...

Microsoft is reimagining how you start your Windows day. The much-anticipated upgrade to Windows 11’s Start menu—first spotted by Windows enthusiast phantomofearth in the latest Insider preview builds and highlighted by The Hans India—offers a refreshed, streamlined, and more user-centric...

In the ever-changing landscape of operating system design, Windows 11’s Start Menu has once again captured the spotlight—this time with design cues that evoke comparisons to the sleek simplicity of macOS’s Launchpad. Microsoft is clearly on a mission: to refine and redefine the Start Menu...

Microsoft’s controversial Windows 11 Start menu is getting a major facelift, and the long-awaited improvements are already stirring conversation among Windows aficionados. Windows insiders have been receiving a sneak peek through experimental builds, and early impressions indicate that Microsoft...

Windows 11 continues to evolve with a remarkable balance of aesthetic overhaul and user-focused practicality, and the Start menu is no exception. In the latest wave of Windows 11 updates, Microsoft is working on an extensive redesign for the Start menu—one that promises a unified, scrollable...

The latest revamp to Windows 11’s Start menu is turning heads—and for all the right reasons. With a design overhaul that has been in the works for far too long, Microsoft is finally addressing user feedback by making the Start menu not only more modern but also incredibly customizable. This...

Microsoft’s long-overdue Start menu makeover is finally on the horizon, and Windows enthusiasts have plenty to be excited about. After years of criticism and playful jabs at its clunky design, Microsoft is reimagining one of the most recognizable features of the Windows operating system. Recent...

Microsoft is reimagining an element that has been both a warning bell and a piece of pop culture for decades. The notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is set for a radical makeover as part of the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update. Gone will be the familiar cobalt background, frowning emoticon...

Microsoft is revamping some of Windows’ most notorious elements, and the changes are sure to spark lively debates among users. On one hand, you have a smoother, more modern user experience on the horizon. On the other, longtime Windows users might feel that their freedom to customize has been...

Microsoft’s recent move to refresh the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) marks yet another bold step toward modernizing every facet of Windows 11. With the Windows Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 now testing a revamped BSOD interface, Microsoft is infusing its legacy systems with a...

The world of Windows troubleshooting may be in for a subtle, yet symbolic, makeover. Long synonymous with its bright blue error screen, the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) is undergoing a transformation that aligns with Windows 11’s modern, minimalist design ethos. Instead of the...

Microsoft’s own Outlook has become a case study in the pitfalls of modern UI design—a cautionary tale of how even the tech giant can get tangled in its own web of confusing choices. In a world where updates sneak in without warning, interfaces force users into a labyrinth of options, and system...

Windows 11’s Game Bar is stepping into the spotlight once again, this time with a stylish overhaul and a series of tweaks designed to improve the gaming experience across devices. In a fresh update that rolled out alongside Microsoft’s March Xbox updates, the Game Bar not only sports a new...

The evolution of the Windows Start menu reads like a chronicle of user interface innovation—a story of reinvention, adaptation, and sometimes even missteps along the way. In celebrating Microsoft’s half-century of transformative changes, the Start menu has arguably remained one of the most...

A nostalgic twist on a modern classic has captured the attention of PC gamers and retro enthusiasts alike. A talented Redditor, known as Blu-s_Attempt, recently unveiled a concept artwork reimagining Valve’s flagship digital storefront—Steam—as if it were running on the long-retired Windows 98...