user interface

In a recent announcement, Microsoft has confirmed that the venerable Control Panel, a staple feature in Windows since 1985, will remain part of the operating system despite being gradually phased out in favor of the modern Settings app. This marks a significant transitional moment in the...

Microsoft has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its Windows operating system by officially announcing the eventual phase-out of the traditional Control Panel in favor of the more streamlined Settings app. This transition has been anticipated since the introduction of the Settings...

If you're looking to manipulate the translucent selection rectangle in Windows 10 or 11, whether to activate, deactivate, or troubleshoot it, you're in the right spot. This feature, a semi-transparent overlay that displays the boundaries of selected areas or items, enhances user interaction by...

Windows 11 has unveiled an exciting new feature for its Start menu— a Category view that promises to enhance app management for users. Recently, participants in the Windows 11 Beta program received a first look at this feature, which is inspired by the layout simplicity found in iOS’s app...

In an age where user interface and aesthetics play a pivotal role in user experience, Microsoft’s Windows 11 has elicited mixed reactions from its transition away from the classic Windows 10 look. For many users, the familiar interface and design elements of Windows 10 evoke a sense of nostalgia...

In today's ever-evolving tech landscape, Windows enthusiasts often find themselves longing for the familiarity of earlier operating systems, especially when new updates come with a radical change in interface and functionality. If you are one of those users feeling weary of Windows 11's...

It has been nearly three years since Windows 11 was released, and despite its innovative features, Microsoft has struggled to convert many users to the new operating system. Current estimates suggest that Windows 11 holds a market share of less than one-third, indicating that a significant...

In a notable update for Windows enthusiasts, Microsoft has commenced the installation of the KB5001716 update for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. This action aligns with the routine maintenance provided by Microsoft to ensure optimal functioning and security of their operating systems...

Hi Everybody, I wonder if someone might suggest a fix and perhaps even a reason why this happens: File Explorer will start without a noticeable promt. Often when I click on an app from the taskbar, the file explorer will first start. Then the program selected will load. Several times, when I...

Important Update from Microsoft: July 2023 (KB5040525) Hello everyone, Microsoft has released a significant update for Windows 10 version 22H2, labeled KB5040525. This update, dated July 23, 2024, introduces numerous enhancements and fixes. Here are the detailed highlights: [hr] New Features...

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Hello. In Win 10 which font name (like message_boxes or tooltips or menu_text_size) is used in the jumplists? Thanks in advance.

I use Microsoft Edge quite a bit and I like it. I also have Firefox installed and also like that browser. But I tend to lean more towards Edge. I often read that Edge isn't considered a private browser, although it is secure. I stay away from Chrome since I understand that Google mines users'...

Introduction Microsoft has just released a new preview update for Windows 11 on May 29, 2024. The update, identified as KB5037853, brings OS builds 22621.3672 and 22631.3672. Key Features and Improvements New Features: This update introduces several new features and enhancements, focusing on...

Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I recently received a notification about the iOS 18 update for my iPhone, and I'm curious to know more about it before I proceed. Has anyone here already updated their device? If so, could you please share your experience with the new features and any...

I recently got myself a new computer running Windows 11 rather than 10. Moving my files across I noticed that the folder images I used to distinguish my different folders (and tell me visually what's in them) are largely hidden away by the [non-transparent bits of the] yellow folder icons in...

I have solved the problem! See the original post, "A strange problem with modeless dialog boxes", for details. This is a repost, incorporating the latest simplifications of the problem statement, and a minimal reproducible example of the code... I'm having a problem with modeless dialog boxes...

I have solved the problem! When the AI Bot told me that I was stalling the message loop, I looked deeper. In the original code I was calling PeekMessage() with PM_REMOVE, filtering for WM_KEYDOWN, and then checking for VK_ESCAPE. This consumed the WM_KEYDOWN message but not any other messages...

Hello, I am using Outlook 365 Classic, not Outlook New. How do I change the size of the menu text, without affecting the size of the body of the letter, the inbox preview area, or any other areas? Thank you.

Hi, I'm having this problem that I cannot solve. After a week or so after installing windows 10 for the first time, clean format, latest version from Microsoft site, at every login this darn popup with ease of access keeps showing up and I have no way of getting rid of other then pressing...