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Best Ways to Customize Windows 11 Desktop?


Many Windows 11 desktops look the same, but there are many things you can do to make this one effective and individually good!
 
It's not just about changing the look and placement of desktop elements, here are the top tips!

Contents:

1.) ... choose between light, dark, color themes, theme!
2.) ... change the background image or activate the screensaver!
3.) ... set a custom scaling!
4.) ... get rid of desktop symbols or organize them better!
5.) ... Activate the widgets and customize!
6.) ... adjust the docking functions or switch them off!
7.) ... Customize the start menu bar as far as possible!
8.) ... taskbar time and date and the notification area!




1.) Choosing between light, dark, color themes, theme!


The adjustment of the color and themes as well as the screen brightness are important and, depending on the type, allow a comfortable and eye-friendly work. As with anything else, incorrect settings lead to eye fatigue more quickly!   

► How to enable dark mode in Windows 11?
► Desktop themes Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ... and for free!
► Change desktop background when Windows 11 / 10 is not activated?
► Help, the screen brightness control is missing in Windows 11?




2.) Change the background image or activate the screensaver!

► Can I have the desktop background changed daily in Windows 11?
► Different desktops on Windows 11 and different wallpapers!
► One color desktop backgrounds on Windows!



► Help, Windows 11 has no screensaver, why?
► Use the classic screensavers on Windows!



3.) Set a custom scale!


► Adjust text size, font for APPs, programs under Windows 11
► DPI setting option for windows on Windows 11!




4.) Get rid of desktop symbols or better organize them!

I wrote the freeware application ►   ... AutoHideDesktopIcons . However, it is not required if you want the icons to be permanently hidden or displayed.


► Enable default desktop icons on Windows 11 and 10!
► Hide or show desktop icons in Windows 11!



Bonus:

► Organize the desktop icons in Windows 10 and 11!
► Can I also create shortcuts on the Windows 11 desktop!





5.) Activate the widgets and customize!

The widgets have to be loaded first, after an hour or two they appear again. Especially if you have been disabled for a long time!

► Disable / enable widgets on Windows 11



6.) Adjust the docking functions or switch them off!

In the past, positioning was possible with key combinations / arrow keys. What's even better in Windows 11 OS is that the new feature is available via a pop-up menu hidden in the already existing maximize button,

► How does window snap work on Windows 11, enable/disable?
► How to move apps to a new virtual desktop on Windows 11/10? !




7.) Customize the start menu bar as far as possible!

The start menu is very small, so it's important to make the most of it. The very lean menu also has its advantages that you only appreciate after a while!
 

► The files and folders used in the start menu of Windows 11?
► Can I create an internet shortcut in the Windows 11 start menu?
► Use start menu without mouse and start programs / APPs - Windows 10/11
► Activate classic start menu on Windows 11 from 10?
► Can I add folder shortcuts in the start menu on Windows 11? 





8.) Taskbar time and date and the notification area!

Many users use ►  External clocks on Windows 11 to see the day of the week on the desktop  , even though they are very nice, it is not necessary to get this little indication in the Windows taskbar, because by default Windows 11 and 10 do not add the day of the week to the taskbar clock added!

► Help the day of the week is missing in the Windows 11 taskbar?



It's easy to customize the Windows 11 taskbar notification area, sometimes referred to as the To-Tray, or "notification area" on Windows OS! 

► Notification area Windows 11 taskbar


Bonus:

► Windows 11 old taskbar?




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