window management

Stop Edge from Taking Over: How to Change Default Browser in Windows 11 Permanently Windows 11 proudly arrives with Microsoft Edge preinstalled. And while Edge isn’t without its merits—especially since it now runs on Chromium—many Windows users prefer alternatives like Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or...

Scrolling through content on Windows, especially on expansive monitors, can often feel cumbersome. Recognizing this, a new script has been developed to enhance the scrolling experience, particularly for Windows 11 users. This script aims to streamline navigation, boost productivity, and address...

Multitasking on Windows has come a long way since the days of Windows 7’s Aero Snap. While the built-in Snap feature has evolved—from snapping two windows side by side in Windows 7 to the advanced Snap Layouts and Groups in Windows 11—serious power users and productivity enthusiasts often find...

Windows 11 has carved a reputation for its sleek, modern design and innovative features, but let's face it—every operating system has its quirks. Today, we’re diving into ten free apps that can help you overcome those little annoyances and truly master your Windows 11 environment. Whether you're...

Windows enthusiasts, get ready for a breath of fresh air – Windows 11 is about to get even better! With several new features on the horizon, builds on the Developer and Beta channels are already showcasing enhancements that will soon be part of the upcoming 24H2 update. Whether you’re a power...

In the digital age, where multitasking has become an intrinsic part of our daily lives, the ability to manage multiple applications seamlessly is more crucial than ever. For many Windows users, toggling back and forth between various apps can be as frustrating as herding cats into a single room...

1. Apple Makes Running Unapproved Apps Burdensome One of the most significant changes in macOS Sequoia is the complication surrounding the installation and execution of applications that Apple hasn’t officially approved. Previously, macOS users could easily bypass security features with a simple...

Switching between open windows is an essential skill for effective multitasking on both Windows 11 and Windows 10. Mastering various methods to switch between applications can significantly enhance your productivity, streamline your workflow, and reduce the time spent navigating across multiple...

Hi. I think I found a bug in GetWindow{Placement(). I save and restore the window placement using the registry as an intermidiary. For save... ``` (In WndProc) case WM_DESTROY: { WINDOWPLACEMENT wp; ZeroMemory(&wp, sizeof(wp)); wp.length =...

While I like a great many things about Windows 11, I absolutely abhor the little pre-set placement templates that invade my space whenever I move a window close to the top of the screen. But I can't research removing them because I don't even know what they are called. I refer to these things...

This large window pops up randomly and has no title at the top. Below the search box at the top, it will list many of my apps. I want to stop it from automatically popping up. I'm new to Windows 11. I've spent most of my time turning off automatic processes/ windows.

Hi... here's a strange question for you. We've recently 'updated' our 3d software and some systems have run into a purely random, but VERY frustrating issue. It's a known issue but the developers of our render software can't replicate it because it's very random. What happens is: When a...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22593 to the Dev and Beta Channels. TL;DR We’ve received a lot of feedback from Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel about the desktop watermark. It is normal to see this watermark on your desktop after updating to...

Adding event handlers: Sounds, Dark Mode & Windowing (Part 2) Note that in part 1 of the WinAppSDK Blog Series you implemented the visual layer of the DrumPad using WinUI 3 controls. However, if you click on any buttons, nothing happens, because we have not defined any actions, which we will do...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22494 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR We are beginning to roll out the ability to mute or unmute your microphone from the Taskbar starting with Microsoft Teams. This build includes a good set of fixes for some impactful...

Hi again, Well, I'm really liking Windows 11, I like how if you have two windows open, and you click on the one not showing it minimizes the one on top and expands the other, instead of putting the smaller one on top of the larger one maybe Windows 10 would do that two, but it wasn't on my...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22463 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Please see the new section at the end of this blog post outlining the type of builds and experiences you will see in the Dev Channel. It will be a little while before major new...

Lets say I have Firefox on the task bar, which has many sub-windows. How do I reorder and rename them? I tried: - stardock groupy: doesn't work and is incredibly bugged - 7+ taskbar tweaker (set to launch at bootup, firefox doesn't run at background): same doesn't work! Found nothing else to...

Hi, I'm running Win 10pro with Classic shell 4.3.1. I do a lot of diverse research and keep 150+ windows open in Firefox. This makes it difficult to find a particular subject in the taskbar when I have to go back and forth between them (each Firefox window tab is "titled" with the subject of...

For several weeks now, for no apparent reason, whenever I open Notepad, it shows up at the topof the screen under the task bar (I moved it to the top of the screen). That would be okay except that the top part of the Notepad window, where the X and minimize and maximize icons are, doesn't show...