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Image: MicrosoftWhen Windows 11 launched last year, it was a radical update. It quite literally changed the face of the decades-old operating system with a new central taskbar and updated UI elements. But it wasn’t quite finished: Its dark mode was lacking, the taskbar was frustrating, and the new Start menu left a lot to…

Photo: Jesse33 (Shutterstock)The dock is one of the most distinguishing aspects of macOS. It offers you an easy way to launch your favorite apps quickly without cluttering up your desktop. However, the dock itself can become a bit of eyesore if the icon sizes don’t match up. If you find yourself staring at an extraordinarily…

Photo: Khamosh PathakWhen you’re using an app like Safari on the iPad, a single window is rarely enough. While it’s easier than ever to create new windows and window pairings on the iPad, finding windows is a different question altogether. But it’s all good—there’s a new feature in iPadOS 15 that wants to make this…

Screenshot: Pranay ParabJust like Safari, Finder’s menus have a few secret options buried under the Option key. Open any of the following menus: File, Edit, View, Window, or Go, and then hold down the Option key to see them all. For example, the Edit menu shows you an option to copy the pathname of the…

Like almost every other major operating system currently available, Windows 11 offers users light and dark mode interface options. Dark modes are easier on the eyes, especially in dimly lit rooms or at night. In some cases, they even reduce how much power your device’s display uses.Turning on Windows 11’s dark mode is easy: Go…

Screenshot: Brendan HesseYou can now demo Windows 11 from your internet browser, thanks to a new webpage created by a resourceful developer known as “Blue Edge.” The webpage lets anyone see Windows 11 firsthand, even if your PC doesn’t meet the OS’s strict hardware requirements, and without having to install an unfinished beta version of…