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Winsage

September 16, 2025

Hate Windows 11’s vibe? Make it look more like Linux or MacOS

The author, a long-time Linux enthusiast, critiques the Windows user interface, particularly its lack of customization compared to Linux. They review Seelen UI, a customizable desktop environment for Windows, which enhances the Windows 11 experience with features like tiling windows, a media module, and various themes. Installation can be done via the Microsoft App Store or by downloading a binary installer, requiring Microsoft Edge and WebView. The customization process is user-friendly, allowing users to adjust settings and apply themes, resulting in a more visually appealing desktop.

Winsage

December 10, 2024

From ordinary to extraordinary: Seelen UI transforms Windows 10/11 into the OS you’ve always wanted — download it now!

Windows 10 and 11 have a functional but sterile design characterized by flat icons and a muted color palette. Seelen UI is a free tool that allows users to customize their Windows desktop experience, offering features like adjustable menus, widgets, and a Tiling Windows Manager for better multitasking. It includes an integrated media module and an app launcher inspired by Rofi. Users can easily modify themes, taskbar layouts, and icons. Seelen UI requires the WebView runtime and Microsoft Edge for optimal functionality, with installation options including the Microsoft Store, Winget, and a .msix installer. The recent update to version 2.0.9 introduced enhancements such as XboxGameBarWidgets.exe, refactoring of themes, and fixes for window manager issues and resolution changes. Additional information and download options are available on their GitHub page.

Winsage

October 24, 2024

This third-party app bypasses Microsoft’s stringent Windows 11 24H2 system requirements and installs the massive update on unsupported hardware

Microsoft is facing challenges in increasing the market share of Windows 11, which currently holds 33.37% of the market compared to Windows 10's 62.79%. The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025. Users have limited options for upgrading, including moving to Windows 11, buying new devices, or switching to alternatives like Linux or macOS. A third-party application called Flyby11 allows users to bypass system requirements to install Windows 11 version 24H2 on unsupported hardware. However, using such unsupported applications carries risks, including the potential to render devices inoperable. Additionally, the Seelen UI Utility offers customization options for both Windows 11 and Windows 10, but requires Microsoft Edge for full functionality.

Winsage

October 22, 2024

A third-party mod brings leaked Windows 12’s macOS-inspired floating Taskbar to Windows 11 and Windows 10 — but it has a Microsoft Edge caveat

A new third-party mod for Windows 10 and Windows 11 introduces features like a floating Taskbar and Tiling Windows Manager to improve multitasking. It requires Microsoft Edge for optimal functionality. Microsoft plans to discontinue support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, but has offered an option to extend support for three additional years. Users are hesitant to transition to Windows 11 due to its stringent system requirements and design flaws. The Seelen UI utility mod allows customization of Windows 11's user interface, including the floating Taskbar, and also requires Microsoft Edge and installs the WebView runtime on Windows 10 devices.

Winsage

October 19, 2024

Fed up with Windows 11’s look? New mod lets you revamp the desktop, including the floating taskbar once seen in a Windows 12 leak

A new mod called Seelen UI offers a fully customizable desktop environment for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. Key features include a Tiling Windows Manager that organizes open windows for better multitasking, a revamped system tray, and a floating taskbar that can be repositioned vertically. The mod also includes Rofi for additional customization. Microsoft Edge is required for Seelen UI to function, and users must reinstall it if removed. The aesthetic of Seelen leans towards a modern, Mac-like design. Users are advised to download the app from the Microsoft Store for safety and to consider testing it in a virtual machine due to its ongoing development.

Winsage

October 16, 2024

Seelen UI transforms Windows 10 and 11 into your dream OS — download it now

Windows 10 and 11 have been criticized for their minimalist design, featuring flat icons and muted colors that lack vibrancy, leading users to prefer the more engaging interface of Windows 7. Seelen UI is a desktop customization tool designed to enhance personalization and productivity for Windows users. It allows modifications to desktop elements like menus and widgets, features a Tiling Windows Manager for organizing open windows, and includes an integrated media module for music playback control. Seelen UI also offers an app launcher inspired by Rofi for quick access to applications. It is user-friendly, enabling easy customization of themes, taskbar layouts, and icons. To run Seelen UI, users need the WebView runtime (pre-installed on Windows 11 and included in Windows 10 setup) and Microsoft Edge for optimal functionality. Installation options include the Microsoft Store, Winget, .msix installer, and an unsigned .exe installer. The software recently received an update to fix an issue with an infinite render loop on the settings home page. Additional information and downloads are available on its GitHub page.

Winsage

June 27, 2024

How to Snap Windows in macOS Sequoia | Lifehacker

- macOS Sequoia beta can be installed by backing up the Mac and selecting the beta update in System Settings. - macOS Sequoia supports tiling windows using a mouse gesture by dragging a window to the edge of the screen. - macOS Sequoia has an option to automatically arrange windows using layout options when hovering over the green stoplight icon. - Third-party options like Loop can provide more freedom in tiling and arranging windows on screen. - Keyboard shortcuts can be used to dock windows to the left or right, and to automatically arrange two windows.