Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

I went off the official path and still landed on a Windows install I’d recommend.

Hate your Windows 11 UI? Try a MacOS or Linux-like shell: My 3 picks ...

Rainmeter is open-source community-driven software that allows you to make modifications to make Windows 11 look cool.

If you want to customize Windows 11 or change different options but don’t know where those settings are located, you can use Wintoys. It is one of the best free Windows modification applications that ...

The Start Menu in Windows 11 features a centered layout, which is a departure from the left-aligned design seen in previous versions. This new layout provides a sleek and centered look, making it ...

Do you use a Start menu alternative or another tool to customize Windows 11's interface? If so, you may be blocked from installing and running such programs when jumping to the upcoming Windows 11 ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for ...