

The new Mini Widgets, which are accessible on the taskbar, are an excellent touch and we appreciate the ability to drag widgets onto the desktop.

The Notification Center has been updated as well, as has Quick Settings. Microsoft’s latest operating system gets praise for its clean design and improved performance, but some users are finding fault with its feature limitations. Settings has also been replaced with a new Unified System Settings app that looks amazing. Swipe in from the upper-right corner of the screen while viewing the desktop to open the menu, and then touch Settings. File Explorer has been reimagined with a clever tab system. Detect the current system theme Set the current user theme React to theme changes Browse the sample Devices typically include light and dark themes, which each refer to a broad set of appearance preferences that can be set at the operating system level. The Start menu has been overhauled and that can be placed on the left or right hand sides or in the center. Not only can you choose to have the taskbar on the left or in the center of the screen, but it can be split into separate sections. There are lots of highlights here but the highly customizable taskbar is undoubtedly the star of the show as it allows you to completely change the look of it. Rather than going down the obvious route of showing us his ideas for Windows 12, concept creator AR 478 has put his design skills to good use, creating his vision of what Windows 23 could look like, and the result is stunning.
