Action Center

Winsage
May 16, 2025
Windows 11 offers taskbar customization options that enhance user experience. TranslucentTB is a free tool that allows users to change the taskbar's color and transparency, adapting its appearance based on different scenarios. ExplorerPatcher enables users to restore the Windows 10 taskbar design, providing individual buttons for features and customizable flyouts. Windhawk is a modding tool that offers unique themes for the taskbar, transforming its appearance into styles reminiscent of other operating systems. Start11 allows users to pin folders to the taskbar for easier access. Windhawk also provides mods to enhance taskbar labels and customize the clock. ObjectDock offers a macOS-style dock as an alternative to the traditional taskbar, featuring animations and visual customization options.
Winsage
November 14, 2024
Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the Windows 10 Beta branch, transitioning users to the Release Preview Channel as the sole testing channel for Windows 10. Users can manually switch channels through "Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program." This decision aligns with Microsoft's focus on Windows 11, while still allowing users to retain familiar Windows 10 features during the transition.
Winsage
November 13, 2024
Windows 10 and Windows 11 share a common kernel but have notable differences affecting user experience. Users miss the ability to reposition the taskbar in Windows 11, a feature available in Windows 10. The redesigned Action Center in Windows 11 has led some users to seek ways to restore the old Action Center from Windows 10. This restoration can be done without third-party applications by modifying the Windows Registry. Users can copy a specific registry key and save it as a .reg file to reinstate the old Action Center. The registry key is: [HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionControl Center] "UseLiteLayout"=dword:00000001 Backing up the Windows Registry before making changes is crucial. Manual editing is also an option, but a system restart is required for changes to take effect. This method currently works only for users on the Canary Channel with Build 27744. The decision to switch back to the old Action Center depends on personal preference, with some users valuing its calendar integration and consolidated notifications and quick settings interface, while others may prefer the separated panels in Windows 11 for better accessibility and management.
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