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⚙️ How to Enable the New Start Menu in Windows 11 Today Microsoft has begun rolling out a redesigned Start menu - and it’s exactly the kind of UX refresh users have been asking for since Windows 11 launched. The optional KB5067036 update (for versions 24H2 and 25H2) is now available for manual installation and unlocks access to this experimental interface. 🔹 The biggest change: no more two-page layout. The Start menu now opens directly to a full list of installed apps. 🔹 The “Recommended” section can be fully disabled, freeing up space for pinned apps. 🔹 Three new layout modes are available: grid, list, and categorized - tailored to different workflows. 🔹 Other visual improvements include a redesigned battery indicator and cleaner UI elements. 🛠 How to activate: 1. Install the KB5067036 update. 2. Download ViVeTool from GitHub. 3. Open Command Prompt as administrator and run: vivetool /enable /id:57048231,47205210,56328729,48433719 👍 After rebooting, you’ll see the new Start menu - months ahead of the official November release. #Windows11 #UX #ProductDesign #Microsoft #TechUpdate #UI #StartMenu #ViVeTool #WindowsTips #DigitalExperience #ITnews #InterfaceDesign #UserExperience

Minimizing and maximizing windows—because nothing says productivity like a perfectly organized desktop—unless you're still trying to find the "maximize" button with your keyboard. This article walks you through the essentials of managing window states in Windows 11, emphasizing quick actions to keep your workspace clean whether you're multitasking or focusing. It provides step-by-step guidance on tucking away or expanding open apps for better workflow efficiency. For a product manager, understanding these small yet impactful UI controls highlights the importance of user-centric design and efficiency in software interfaces, especially amidst a world that demands faster, more intuitive tech solutions. Thanks to Milan Stanojevic for these crisp insights into window management. #UI #UX #Efficiency #Windows11 First published: October 2023

Explore Rust GUI components with GPUI Component, designed for cross-platform desktop applications. It offers 60+ native-inspired, customizable UI elements, flexible layouts, and high-performance rendering with virtualized tables and lists. Use Cases: - Crafting sleek trading platforms with real-time charts and data grids. - Building collaborative coding editors featuring syntax highlighting and LSP support. Value: -Delivers modern user experiences across macOS and Windows. -Optimizes performance for large datasets and complex layouts. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gPbXiXXR #Rust #GUI #GPUI #CrossPlatform #DesktopApps

🎨 Qt — Where Performance Meets Beautiful Design Whether you’re building a cross-platform desktop app, a car dashboard, or an IoT control panel, Qt continues to be one of the most powerful frameworks for creating rich, performant, and scalable user interfaces. 💡 What makes Qt stand out: ⚙️ Cross-platform power — write once, run on Windows, Linux, macOS, and even embedded systems. 🎛️ Qt Quick & QML — modern, declarative UI design that brings fluid animations to life. 🚀 Native performance — built with C++ for speed and reliability. 🧩 Extensive libraries — networking, 3D graphics, multimedia, database handling — all under one framework. 🛠️ Great for embedded & automotive — used by leading industries for HMI, infotainment, and medical devices. Qt proves that great design and great performance don’t have to be a trade-off. It’s a reminder that the right tools empower us to build experiences that are not only functional — but feel amazing. Have you built something with Qt before? I’d love to hear about your favorite feature or project! #Qt #Cplusplus #UIUX #CrossPlatform #EmbeddedSystems #SoftwareEngineering #DesktopDevelopment #HMI #OpenSource #TechCommunity #Programming #Innovation #PostOfTheDay

5 Lessons from Web Development That Apply to Windows Activation UX Windows activation is a critical, high-stakes moment in a user’s journey. It happens early, touches identity and licensing, and often decides whether users feel confident—or frustrated—about the product they just installed. While activation is not a “website,” the craft of web development offers a surprisingly rich playbook for making it smoother, clearer, and safer. From progressive disclosure to resilient error handling, the best patterns on the web translate directly into better operating-system activation flows. 1) Progressive Disclosure: Ask for just enough, just in time Gate advanced inputs behind intent. Don’t show KMS fields, diagnostic toggles, or region overrides up front. Only reveal them if the user clicks “Use a different method” or fails an attempt. Inline, contextual help. Web forms succeed when help appears next to the field that needs it, not in a separate manual. Add small “What’s this?” affordances next to “Product Key,” “Organization Account,” and “Activation Status https://lnkd.in/ghc4ZqFZ

Android System Architecture as a simple way to understand better.. Android system architecture is divided into 5 Layers Application Layer (contains the system apps and normal applications) | Application Framework Layer/Java API Framework Layer (Contains managers(activityManager, LocationManager), Content Providers, View System) | System Runtime Layer (contains 2 major parts: 1. Native C/C++ Libraries(Sqlite), 2. Android Runtime Library) | Hardware Abstraction Layer/HAL (has logics for Audio- logical decision-making, Bluetooth, Sensor, Camera) | Linux Kernel (contains 2 major parts: Drivers(contains Audio-electrical control, Binder, Display, Keypad, Camera, USB, Wifi etc.), Power Management) As we see 'Audio' is common in two layers, let's understand the reason and how they works together: 📍 Flow of Audio Playback (Example) 1. App calls → MediaPlayer.play() 2. Framework routes via → AudioFlinger 3. HAL (audio.primary.vendor.so) → determines whether audio goes to speaker or Bluetooth 4. Kernel Driver → Sends PCM data to hardware codec 5. Physical speaker outputs sound 🔉 #android #androidarchitecture #androidaosp #hal #androidsystemlayers

Windows 11 25H2 is a refined update focused on stability, performance, and incremental AI improvements. It’s ideal for users who want a smoother experience without changing hardware. Windows 12, if released as rumored, will be a major leap in AI, UI design, and system intelligence—but it will likely require newer hardware and may introduce a subscription model for premium AI features

🚀 **Building One Codebase for Every Apple Platform** SwiftUI’s strength goes beyond declarative UI—it's about unifying architecture. From iPhone to Mac to Vision Pro, design adaptive experiences that feel native across devices. As a system architect, focus on orchestration, not duplication: 💡 **Shared Logic, Different Surfaces** ⚙️ **Conditional Layouts** with `#if os()` 🧠 **Dynamic Views** using `AnyLayout` 🔗 **Universal Navigation** via `NavigationSplitView` SwiftUI lets you describe relationships, not coordinates. Your views scale and adapt to context. “True architecture isn’t about code reuse—it’s about experience coherence.” #SwiftUI #AppleEcosystem #visionOS #macOS #iOSDevelopment #Architecture #CleanCode #Swift #SoftwareEngineering #CrossPlatform #ModularDesign https://lnkd.in/ek5_qzHz

Can you run Apple Mac on your browser....without some shady emulator? . . . . Yes you can!! Introducing Virtual MacOS: Run MacOS inside your browser After a day of exploration and prompting, I created a MacOS lookalike that runs natively in your browser and saves your configuration locally on your system. Features of Virtual MacOS include: ➡️ Native Browser ➡️ Photo Booth with filter support - Open Camera and click photo ➡️ In-built Media player that plays audio from URL ➡️ Native Calendar App ➡️ Text Editor with Google font support - save files inside the directory ➡️ File/Folder directory support - Create/Edit/Delete files and folders ➡️ Basic Command Terminal ➡️ Calculator ➡️ Ability to resize windows, switch to full screen, minimize, and close ➡️ Ability to change wallpaper without browser restrictions ➡️ Settings page - change theme, fonts, and user name ....and much more. If you are interested in running this, just click here: https://lnkd.in/gicnCDTY When I started this project, I didn't know it was even possible or if it would run properly, but that's the beauty of experimentation - you never know where it will lead. I had a lot of fun creating this and plan to add various other functions and apps as well. Thanks for reading! #macos #mac #experiment #project #productdesign #ux #design #ankitpassi

🪟 Windows gets a redesigned Start menu: Microsoft begins rolling out interface update Microsoft has started distributing update KB5067036 for Windows 11 (versions 24H2 and 25H2), introducing a redesigned Start menu that’s more flexible, adaptive, and user-friendly. 🔹 The key change is a customizable layout. The “All apps” list now appears on the main screen, and users can switch between grid view and category view. By default, the new Start menu groups installed apps into folders based on category. 🔹 The menu adapts to screen size, displaying more content on larger displays. 🔹 The “Phone Link” panel has been improved to show recent activity, including notifications and calls - making cross-device interaction smoother. ❗Note: The update is rolling out gradually, so changes may not be visible to all users immediately. #Windows11 #Microsoft #UX #UI #ProductUpdate #TechNews #DigitalExperience #UserInterface #WindowsUpdate #StartMenu #TechTrends