I stopped fighting with Windows and just customized it instead.

Do you use a Start menu alternative or another tool to customize Windows 11's interface? If so, you may be blocked from installing and running such programs when jumping to the upcoming Windows 11 ...

PowerToys is a free and open-source app that lets you customize the behavior of your Windows PC. While it packs dozens of tools and utilities, you can use these if you’re just getting started: ...

Windhawk lets you add features, tweak UI behavior, and restore classic elements in Windows, and these nine mods make it shine, from per-monitor Alt+Tab and better File Explorer sizes to taskbar ...

Windows 11 beta testers can now try out new Copilot key customization features. Windows 11 beta testers can now try out new Copilot key customization features. is a senior correspondent and author of ...

Microsoft PowerToys introduces CursorWrap, a new utility that wraps the cursor from one screen edge to the opposite, mimicking classic arcade game mechanics like Asteroids. PCWorld highlights that the ...

The Start Menu in Windows 11 features a centered layout, which is a departure from the left-aligned design seen in previous versions. This new layout provides a sleek and centered look, making it ...

Editor's take: The emergence of tools like Flyby11 highlights the ongoing tension between Microsoft's vision for Windows 11 and what its user base wants. As the operating system matures, it will be ...