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The real reason your Windows 11 taskbar couldn’t move for 5 years
Winsage
September 17, 2026

The real reason your Windows 11 taskbar couldn’t move for 5 years

Tali Roth, overseeing Windows core user experience, revealed that Windows 11 did not inherit significant portions of the legacy Win32 code, particularly affecting the taskbar's customization and repositioning features. Microsoft had to rebuild the taskbar from scratch, which complicated the ability to allow users to move it, as each application would need to adapt to such changes. Initially, the demand for a movable taskbar was low, but user feedback prompted Microsoft to reconsider. Similarly, the Start menu in Windows 11 offered fewer customization options compared to Windows 10 due to a design shift towards a minimalist aesthetic, making it difficult to reintegrate previous features. Microsoft is balancing user feedback with its design vision as it evolves the Windows experience.
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Winsage
September 17, 2026

The real reason your Windows 11 taskbar couldn’t move for 5 years

Windows 11 did not inherit significant portions of the legacy Win32 code, leading Microsoft to rebuild the taskbar from scratch, focusing on essential functionalities. The task of allowing users to reposition the taskbar proved challenging due to the need for all applications to adapt to this change. Initially, the demand for a movable taskbar was low, but over time, some users expressed a desire for this feature, prompting Microsoft to conduct tests with Windows Insiders. Similarly, the Start menu faced challenges in reintroducing customization options due to Windows 11's design philosophy, which emphasized a cleaner, minimalist aesthetic.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword PC Performance Analysis
AppWizard
September 4, 2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword PC Performance Analysis

Tomorrow marks the official release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Capcom has provided a PC benchmark tool for gamers. Benchmark tests were conducted using an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 6000MHz, and various graphics cards including AMD’s Radeon RX 6900XT, RX 7900XTX, RX 9070XT, and NVIDIA’s RTX 2080Ti, RTX 3080, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, on Windows 10 64-bit with specific drivers. The game includes customizable graphics settings such as Textures, Meshes, Sky, Foliage, Shadows, Ray Tracing, NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5, and AMD’s FSR 3.1. At 1080p with Max Settings, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 showed a bottleneck but achieved an average framerate exceeding 220FPS, with all tested GPUs maintaining over 60FPS. At 1440p with Max Settings, the top five GPUs also performed well, with the NVIDIA RTX 3080 providing a smooth experience, and the AMD Radeon RX 6900XT averaging 68FPS. At Native 4K with Max Settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 maintained framerates above 60FPS, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070XT and RX 7900XTX offered satisfactory performance. The game's graphical fidelity does not match the latest Resident Evil titles, with noticeable visual shortcomings despite being powered by the RE Engine. The Ray Tracing feature does not significantly enhance visuals. The PC demo and benchmarking process showed no stutters or performance issues, even with Denuvo anti-tamper technology in use. Overall, Onimusha: Way of the Sword runs well on PC without requiring high-end specifications, although its visuals may not impress players.
I spent a month with YouTube Premium Lite, and I'm already canceling my subscription
AppWizard
September 3, 2026

I spent a month with YouTube Premium Lite, and I’m already canceling my subscription

YouTube Premium Lite was launched in South Africa as a budget-friendly option at R49.99 per month, approximately 39% cheaper than the full YouTube Premium subscription. Users were disappointed to find that ads still appeared in various areas of the app, including recommended feeds and search results, despite the promise of an ad-free experience. The service lacks features such as offline video downloads, leading to a perception that users are not getting their money's worth. A survey indicated that many users opt out of YouTube Premium, often using ad blockers or tolerating ads instead. The demand for a more affordable ad-free experience remains unmet, and users feel that their subscriptions do not adequately support creators, especially as Alphabet reports record profits.
Content Creators Will Love This FOSS Android App
AppWizard
August 28, 2026

Content Creators Will Love This FOSS Android App

Image Toolbox is an Android app developed by Malik Mukhametzyanov, designed to assist content creators by consolidating essential functions such as resizing, format conversion, watermarking, and platform-specific exports into a single interface. It features batch processing capabilities, 61 built-in export presets for platforms like Instagram, X, and YouTube, and background removal options using various AI models. The app is free, ad-free, and released under the Apache License 2.0. Users can customize the app's color scheme, and it includes a "Usage Statistics" page that tracks app usage while ensuring user privacy. Image Toolbox is available on F-Droid and the Play Store, with both versions being identical except for the inclusion of Google-related trackers in the Play Store version. There is no paid plan, and donations are welcomed. APK files can also be downloaded from the project's GitHub repository.
Is a $1,200 gaming PC build in 2026 still possible?
AppWizard
August 19, 2026

Is a $1,200 gaming PC build in 2026 still possible?

The prices for essential PC gaming components have increased significantly, making it difficult to assemble a gaming rig within the ,000 to ,500 range. It is still possible to build a system capable of running popular games like Counter Strike 2 and Valorant, as well as more demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil Requiem, while also preparing for future releases such as GTA 6. A curated selection of components for a gaming PC totals approximately ,294, which includes: - Case: Gamemax M60 Micro ATX - CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (9) - CPU cooler: MSI MAG COREFROZR AA13 - Motherboard: ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi (9) - RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x8GB DDR5 6000 () - GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC V2 8GB (9) - SSD: Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 1TB () - PSU: ASRock PRO-650G 650W The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a six-core processor operating at 3.9 GHz, priced at 9. The MSI MAG COREFROZR AA13 CPU cooler has a maximum thermal design power (TDP) of 240W. The ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi motherboard includes integrated WiFi. The RAM configuration consists of two 8GB sticks of Corsair's DDR5 6000 RAM, priced at . The RTX 5060 8GB graphics card is noted as a solid entry-level gaming GPU. The selected 1TB M.2 SSD costs , and the ASRock PRO-650G 650W power supply unit ensures stability for the system.
I used to use the stock Windows 11 Media Player to rip CDs but it's such a letdown now — here's what I started using instead
Winsage
August 18, 2026

I used to use the stock Windows 11 Media Player to rip CDs but it’s such a letdown now — here’s what I started using instead

Many users who prefer physical media are transitioning to digital formats for convenience and archival purposes. Windows 11 Media Player can rip CDs but has issues with metadata handling due to the discontinuation of its online metadata tool, leading to incomplete tracks and missing artwork. Exact Audio Copy (EAC) is a free application that offers a more effective solution, providing accurate digital copies in FLAC format with standardized filenames, metadata, and album artwork. EAC includes a setup wizard and uses MusicBrainz for metadata after the first ten rips. It features AccurateRip, which verifies CD quality against a database, and can handle scratched discs, making it a reliable choice for digitizing CDs.
Bethesda Acknowledges Demand for Oblivion Remastered Patch, Calls for Calm
AppWizard
August 12, 2026

Bethesda Acknowledges Demand for Oblivion Remastered Patch, Calls for Calm

Bethesda has acknowledged ongoing performance issues with their game on consoles and PC, over a year after its launch, including stuttering, degraded performance, and crashes. They plan to port optimizations developed for the upcoming Switch 2 version to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Early reports suggest the Switch 2 version may offer improved performance and stability compared to PS5 and Xbox Series X. A comprehensive analysis of the Switch 2 version is pending, and feedback from the community is encouraged.
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