The desktop in the Windows 8 beta offers no Start button and a few shortcuts. How can you easily populate it with your favorite programs? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and ...

Modifying Registry keys is one way to customize a Windows PC, but it can be challenging for some and may render the system unusable if done incorrectly. Winaero Tweaker is a user-friendly utility that ...

With Windows, you've got an almost limitless number of free, open-source and paid apps to customize the appearance of desktop. In this article, we're going to share a list of open-source and free ...

Fences 5 organizes folders into groups. Object Dock replaces your toolbar and adds tabs for quicker access. Rainmeter personalizes your desktop with custom skins. Windows 11 has various backgrounds ...

Hate your Windows 11 UI? Try a MacOS or Linux-like shell: My 3 picks ...

Try this free Microsoft Store app called Files to customize Windows 11. As the name suggests, it is a UWP File Manager app for Windows 11. It lets you open hard drives and folders in different tabs ...

There have been various ways of customizing the Windows desktop over the years — remember Windows Vista gadgets? But make sure you keep security in mind. Like many things, computer desktops are unique ...

Fresh options in Windows 11 25H2 let you get fancy with the screen that appears before you log in to your PC and after you lock it. Here’s how to get the most out of widgets on the underutilized lock ...

One of the oldest and most used features on Windows is the ability to create shortcuts to files and programs stored on your PC. Creating a shortcut is not the same thing as moving the program or file ...

With Windows, you've got an almost limitless number of ways to customize the desktop experience. From simply changing the taskbar look using Windows Registry to installing a third-party tool, you've ...