Windows 11 Canary build 27982 is now rolling out to Windows Insiders, offering them additional Lock Screen customization, ...

These Windows 11 applications help transform Microsoft's desktop OS into something that's not only productivity-focused, but ...

Windows, macOS, Linux How on earth does Blackmagic Design make DaVinci Resolve so capable as a video editor yet still offer a free version? The hope is that as users get better at making videos, ...

As an alternative in Windows 11, you could always switch on Windows Spotlight (in Settings > Personalization > Background, in the 'Personalize your background' dropdown menu) to get your fill of ...

Check out the best features and changes that Microsoft rolled out in 2025 for Windows 11, which are now available for version ...

Don’t get me wrong, Windows 11 is feature-rich in comparison to macOS, but we have been waiting for built-in support for live wallpapers for years, but it has not arrived yet. macOS added support for ...

There are two ways to change the background color of your Instagram Story: With the Draw tool, and using one of Instagram's preset backgrounds.

As the user phantomofearth wrote on X, he has now found a comparable function in a settings dialogue of the latest developer/beta build (26x20.6690) of Windows 11. In a short video in X, he shows how ...

After years of relying on third-party tools, Windows is preparing to bring video wallpapers back as a built-in feature in Windows 11. Personally, I’ve always loved the idea of video wallpapers, so ...

Setting animated backgrounds on Windows desktop used to be very simple earlier. With Windows 11/10, it is not so easy anymore – but it isn’t impossible. If you want to liven up your Windows desktop ...

When it comes to features, Windows 11 has done a pretty good job in the wallpaper department you’ll be spoilt for choice when selecting one. However, you may feel the need to add more oomph to your PC ...

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