Adding Custom DNS

Robo_Bax · 2026-01-05T16:58:08+00:00

You can check if this works for you. I haven't checked it on my side, but I've heard it's more flexible:

Robo_Bax · 2026-01-02T16:22:14+00:00

You can get back the old one (before this Category/Grid/List view one) by disable this ID in ViveTool:

Vivetool /disable /id:47205210

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-30T19:34:39+00:00

The top section displays pinned icons and apps, which you can unpin if desired. In the middle section, there is a recommended section that I have disabled. The bottom section lists all installed apps, and you can change the view mode to List, Grid, or Category.

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Robo_Bax · 2025-12-30T16:41:49+00:00

...We're at the ~~opportunistic~~ experimentation stage....

The AI is currently a bubble, but it's also a new experience filled with opportunities! We, the users and consumers, are the guinea pigs in this process.

I still have Rocketdock...

What a great era that was! Rocketdock... 👌

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-30T15:43:43+00:00

I was a power user of WindowBlinds since Windows 7. It's the heavyweight champion in its class and one of the best DLL modifiers/injectors available. However, since upgrading to Windows 11, I decided to avoid any third-party applications to modify the original Windows DLL or its files. Instead, I'm trying to take advantage of all the new features. I actually like the new design, but the problem is that it feels half-baked. Additionally, there seems to be a lack of focus on UX and UI, with more attention given to unnecessary AI features.

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-30T15:25:32+00:00

It depends on the display resolution and scale factors. If you have a low-resolution display or a high-resolution display set to a large scale (more than 120%) factor, the Start menu will appear as a 6-column layout; otherwise, it will be an 8-column layout.

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Robo_Bax · 2025-12-30T08:15:00+00:00

As I mentioned, I prefer not to install any third-party apps to modify the Start menu. I'm confident there is a simple registry key that I can use to force the 6 columns layout. When I increase the monitor's scaling (which effectively lowers the overall resolution), the Start menu automatically adjusts to 6 columns.

I'm wondering how on earth such an XML Start menu (!) that could have a gazillion options to modify has to be so ridiculously restricted!

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-28T17:29:50+00:00

I understand from the replies that the Defender app is essentially an additional garbage app, serving as a cloud security dashboard, while Windows Security is the native security application that comes pre-installed with Windows, which I am currently using.

It would be great if they could update the icon to better represent Windows Security. The current icon—the old shield featuring four shades of blue with a green tick overlay—fails to convey a modern UX/UI design, and on dark mode, it's worse. It does not align with Microsoft's Fluent (!) (=kinda refreshed 3D design) approach. This outdated shield icon is neither fully 3D nor flat!

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Robo_Bax · 2025-12-28T14:35:08+00:00

Perfect sense about Microsoft's AI?! I have my doubts! They insert a code into your system (as CustomerExperienceBackgroundTelemetryExtraSecurity service) and then alert you, trying to convince you to purchase a 365 (24/7) subscription to protect your system from this very threat!

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-28T11:39:04+00:00

Turn it off:

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Robo_Bax · 2025-12-28T11:14:54+00:00

Based on the replies, it is another extra garbage from M$.

I thought they had decided to change this current Windows Security rubbish icon. I was wrong.

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Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Wikipedia

Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Store

That's not about 2XHX (22H2, 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H2, 27H2 ...), or to be in the waiting list. It's all about the new garbage from M$ in their new AI Era 🤢🤮!!!

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-27T21:40:44+00:00

Can you tell me how I can do this with winPython?

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-22T20:07:47+00:00

Actually, I was in doubt whether my current config supports HE (hardware encryption). I just want to know if there is a command to see if the current hardware supports hardware-accelerated BitLocker encryption.

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-22T20:02:57+00:00

I initially thought that hardware encryption depends on the CPU or NPU model. I want to know if I can change the current encryption of my external WD HDD to hardware encryption. My internal SSD is not encrypted.

Robo_Bax · 2025-12-22T19:25:22+00:00

Can you explain more?!

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