Microsoft is turning 50, and nothing has defined the tech giant more than Windows. Like you, we've loved some versions of the desktop OS, and others...not so much.

Microsoft Windows has been around for nearly four decades, and many features have come and gone over the years. Some of that ...

In 1975, a few nerds formed a company to sell programming tools to other nerds. So how did Microsoft go on to become a ...

It offers software for both Windows (XP and higher), as well as a dedicated ... The app sits in the Windows system tray as an icon, quietly going about its business. Notable features include ...

Microsoft is testing a new taskbar icon scaling feature that automatically scales down Windows taskbar icons to show more apps when it gets too overcrowded. The feature is gradually rolling out ...

If you ask me, graphic design peaked in 2001 with Windows XP's bright blue taskbar and green start button. Every UI design choice since was made by cowards. OK, you might not share my passion for ...

He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Microsoft is testing out resizable taskbar icons in Windows 11 that can shrink as you open more apps or stay at a smaller size for good.

my passion for unreleased Microsoft software really kicked up a gear with Windows XP. Codenamed Whistler, it was a big departure, visually, from Windows 2000 and Windows ME, and there was a lot to ...

But can you do that in Windows 11? Here’s how to ungroup icons on the taskbar in Windows 11 so that you don’t have to downgrade to Windows 10. At the time of its release, Windows 11 made some ...

On Windows 11, you can change the visibility of the desktop icons. You can hide them all or each one individually for a clean desktop without clutter. Or you can show as many as you want for quick ...

Restart your computer and see if it has helped. TIP: This post will show you how to auto-hide desktop icons in Windows 11/10. Incidentally, on a related note, this post will help you if your ...