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5 Start menu alternatives and Windows tweaks that will speed up your workflow
Winsage
March 10, 2025

5 Start menu alternatives and Windows tweaks that will speed up your workflow

The Start menu in Windows 11 has undergone changes that some users find less familiar compared to previous versions. Alternatives to enhance the Start menu experience include: - StartAllBack: A paid utility that restores the classic Windows 7 Start menu while offering customization options like themes, layout, and taskbar modifications. It has a 100-day free trial. - Open-Shell: A free, open-source tool that allows users to revert to classic Start menus from Windows 7 and earlier, with extensive customization and improved search functionality. It receives regular updates but may have slight performance lags. - Start11: A premium alternative by Stardock that provides a modern Start menu with styles reminiscent of Windows 7 and Windows 10, allowing for icon modification and app pinning. It offers a 30-day free trial. - Windhawk: A free modular tool for customizing the Start menu and other Windows interface elements, allowing users to install specific mods for tailored modifications. - Windows built-in settings: Users can enhance the Start menu by changing the layout, adding folder shortcuts next to the power button, and pinning favorite apps for quick access.
Cave & Tools Minecraft Server Opens Doors to Players Seeking a Unique Semi-Vanilla Experience
AppWizard
February 26, 2025

Cave & Tools Minecraft Server Opens Doors to Players Seeking a Unique Semi-Vanilla Experience

Cave & Tools is a newly launched semi-vanilla Minecraft server that features custom elements, a supportive community, and player-driven commerce. It includes a custom-designed spawn point, custom vote crates for player rewards, and a player-based shop world that allows users to buy, sell, and trade resources. The server has a robust land claiming system to protect player creations and utilizes custom plugins to enhance gameplay. Regular events are hosted to encourage player interaction, and the community is engaged through an active Discord server for feedback and discussions. Players can connect to the server at play.caveandtools.com and access the shop at http://shop.caveandtools.com.
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AppWizard
November 16, 2024

A Forbes 30-under-30-er involved in at least 2 Disco Elysium successor studios has sued the lead dev at a third, blocking him from working on a new game

Argo Tuulik, co-founder of the RPG studio Summer Eternal and writer of Disco Elysium, is in a legal dispute with Riaz Moola, founder of Longdue. An injunction has been granted, preventing Tuulik from working on Summer Eternal until April 2025. Tuulik announced the legal action on X, stating that Longdue took him to court. This follows his departure from ZA/UM amid the cancellation of a Disco Elysium expansion, where he raised concerns about project mismanagement. Moola, a notable entrepreneur and member of the Forbes 30-under-30 list, is developing a game inspired by Disco Elysium with a team that includes former ZA/UM developers. Longdue issued a statement confirming that an independent judge ruled in their favor and expressed disappointment over Tuulik's alleged breach of agreements. They noted that attempts to resolve the matter privately were rebuffed by Tuulik. The dispute reflects earlier conflicts that led to ZA/UM's fragmentation in 2021.
What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?
Winsage
November 14, 2024

What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?

Microsoft's Windows Insider Program allows users to engage with upcoming Windows features and updates before their official release. Participants can choose from four testing channels: 1. Canary Channel: Most experimental, high risk, currently testing Windows 11 25H2. 2. Dev Channel: Medium risk, currently testing Windows 11 24H2. 3. Beta Channel: Low risk, currently testing Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2. 4. Release Preview Channel: Very low risk, currently testing Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 24H2. Switching to a lower channel requires a complete reinstallation of Windows. The program includes the Feedback Hub app for submitting issues and suggestions. Participants may face stability issues, especially in higher-risk channels, and their devices will send more telemetry data to Microsoft. Frequent updates are released, often on a weekly basis.
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