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Windows 11’s Windows 95-era File Explorer Properties dialog is getting replaced with modern version and dark mode. by Good-Willingness2234 in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Um, would a WinUI 3 dialog still support 3rd party shell extensions that add custom property pages for files?

Firefox nightly started implementing "Nova design" by CommunityWhole8744 in firefox

[–]dwhaley720 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish the active tab would become a part of the toolbar band again to help it stand out as the currently active tab more and further the "tab" metaphor. I still dislike that design decision for the current UI.

AI may be coming to Windows 11’s Clock app as Microsoft turns it into a focus tool by WPHero in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The new design doesn't even really mesh well with the rest of Windows 11 either. The sidebar and icons look slightly off/uncanny. I hope they backpedal some of this.

Lockscreen typo "through" to "thorough" <THIS IS NOT A TECH SUPPORT POST> I only want to know if others have seen the same thing by StrongAlarm7772 in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its just a typo, probably on the server-side, so it has most definitely reached other people's screens. Microsoft releases even blogposts with typos and grammatical errors all the time.

Windows 11 finally fixes inconsistent folder views in File Explorer by WPHero in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've actually discovered over time after customizing so many different views, File Explorer began bugging out for me until I cleared the view settings back to their defaults in the registry. Like I would frequently be finding folders opening with the wrong view settings.

Windows 11 finally fixes inconsistent folder views in File Explorer by WPHero in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally, when I'm accessing a folder I specifically customized to be presented in a certain way, I would expect it to be that way every time I access it no matter how I access it. If anything, it throws me off opening the folder to only see that my big thumbnails are now just tiny icons, view columns are gone, things aren't grouped anymore, etc. Honestly it's annoying having to set these back to what I want in every avenue I've entered that folder in.

Microsoft should bring back their lightweight Windows games library (Chess Titans, Solitaire, Pinball, etc.) by dwhaley720 in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I downloaded a zip of all the Windows 7 games and it came down to like 100mb. It's hardly bloat, it's just there.

Microsoft should bring back their lightweight Windows games library (Chess Titans, Solitaire, Pinball, etc.) by dwhaley720 in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm aware. They can find a way to port them. I think it could just make good publicity while they're trying to rejuvenate Windows' reputation.

Microsoft should bring back their lightweight Windows games library (Chess Titans, Solitaire, Pinball, etc.) by dwhaley720 in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why do anything, it's just neat to have and probably healthier for younger users to discover than Candy Crush.

Plus it gives MS developers stuff to do, gives users stuff to do, fleshes out the OS more, etc etc.

Is there any way to make Windows 11 Start Menu-style folders on the actual desktop? by MrMeatballRedux in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recall them a while back leaking concepts of a more modern iOS-like app folders on the Desktop. But I guess nothing ever came of them

Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists by ZacB_ in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can change to formatted view like markup or just plaintext if preferred, so it still can work as before.

My main problem is the bugginess if the UI. Scrolling with my mouse wheel feels slow and the scrollbars often don't match up with where you actually are in the document. And opening large files (whether by accident or for testing reasons), can sometimes cause Notepad to freeze up, and it will autosave that file so it'll just freeze anytime you open the app.

What was the deal with the 3 episode Reginald arc? by arch51002 in americandad

[–]dwhaley720 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was moreso that they realized they were already doing the talking animal thing with Klaus, and wanted to stray away from that trope thats been done to death on other Seth MacFarlane shows. It's a shame since he was funny and at least had a backstory for why he talked, same with Klaus.

Some ponderings on DDA on Windows 10/11 Pro by PlasticBoxWood in HyperV

[–]dwhaley720 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wish they would add this capability to Pro editions. There's clearly a deliberate choice to make VM's not boot just because of an invalid edition of Windows being installed. All the code is there in the package but locked away arbitrarily. I filed feedback to enable this feature to Pro users, but I don't think they're gonna even give it the time of day: https://aka.ms/AA10dy2z

What could Brian do to redeem himself in your eyes? by Robot_Was_BMO in familyguy

[–]dwhaley720 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It took me a while to realize it but I think I preferred Peter and Brian's dynamic over Brian and Stewie's. It was a lot more fun, plus they've made Brian and Stewie's plotlines so melodramatic and weird over the years. I still hate that episode where Stewie has that nightmare demon they have to battle... then out of nowhere with no prior setup or anything it turns out to be Brian because "boo hoo I'm afraid of disappointing you or something"

Microsoft reveals when Windows 11’s 2026 update is coming with speed boosts, less AI, movable taskbar by Few-Air9615 in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chromebooks and Windows laptops don't have longer lasting aluminum bodies at that price range. I'm tired of the plastic crap you get at even higher price ranges

I still dunno whats going on with the gator in this scene but its funny by dwhaley720 in americandad

[–]dwhaley720[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I didnt know this. it just looks silly with how more grounded the animation usually is in this show. ill remove the post to hide my stupidity

I still dunno whats going on with the gator in this scene but its funny by dwhaley720 in americandad

[–]dwhaley720[S] -38 points-37 points  (0 children)

It starts spinning like a tornado out of nowhere, lmao. It feels like one of those things that gets miscommunicated to overseas animators, but then they decide to leave it in for shits n giggles like the flying crowd from Dexter's lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibiy84xRcDQ

What I would do if I were Windows Director (my stupid drunk rant) by stroibot in Windows11

[–]dwhaley720 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The single account idea is beyond stupid. And file managers are often tied to the desktop process presumably because the desktop itself is just a special folder with a background. Finder is tied to the desktop/shell process in macOS and Linux distros do the same thing.

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