I have found out that maybe WB 7.42 didn't break Windows. When I found out I felt embarrassed for making this thread. For me the bigger issue was not that my screen looked messed up. It was having WB 7.42 which I never installed. It's also a Windows issue. If something can install silently UAC is not doing its job. In Vista UAC was annoying. In Win
[quote who="Jafo" reply="1" id="3661486"] Windowblinds isn't a 'forced update'. When a new version is available you'll be notified that 'a new version is available'. [/quote] That sounds great to hear. But how did WB 7.42 get installed without me doing anything? [quote who="Jafo" reply="1" id="3661486"] As you are sensitive about 'forced updates' can we therefore presume you are on Windows 10 and are suffering from them with your
I have been running WB 7.41 for years without problems. Now my desktop is visually broken. I DID NOT install WB 7.42. I don't want it. Why did it install without asking? I have saved a copy of 7.41.1 so if you promise to not push updates, I'll be just fine after a reinstall. I just want to know what&
I lack the skill to make a WB skin out of this “concept”. Please feel free to be inspired [e digicons];P[/e] Sorry for posting another Linux desktop but it’s the only way I can show you what I would like to see on Windows. The Xander skin comes closest to this, so maybe I’ll try tweak that one. The biggest feature Stardock could add would be (in my opinion) the
@neone6 Why only dark Sci-Fi designs?
I am pretty sure I am on the Stardock Magazine mailing list. I received one issue in September and two in October. November nothing. Seeing the lack of comments here maybe other people didn't get it either. It would be nice with an online-version.
I felt it. Almost couldn't handle it [e digicons]:grin:[/e]
My mother had cancer. She had surgery, but I also think an alkaline diet helped her. No meat, alcohol, dairy, (sugar), (grains). I try to eat "alkaline" myself just because it makes me feel better. I did watch a lot of videos about people who had overcome severe forms of cancer. The alkaline diet was something that stuck in my head. Miracles happen all the time. I wish you the best [e digicons]
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Microsoft insider shares his opinion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHG6fXEba0A He has a few thoughts about Linux too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpDdGOKZ3dg [e digicons]:D[/e] [e digicons]:rofl:[/e]
[quote who="starkers" reply="10" id="3654785"] That answer your question? [/quote] he-he, yeah that will do. [quote who="starkers" reply="10" id="3654785"] Me, well I just want a straight up desktop with none of the app clutter that began with Win 8 and got worse in 10. [/quote] I totally agree. Why did they make a 2-in-1 OS? [e digicons]:([/e] [quote who="starkers" reply="10" id="3654785"] I use the Control Panel rather than 'Set
@Stramp I think you found the ONE TRUE WAY! Those two KBs seem to be all that's needed. [e digicons]:sun:[/e]
Strange feature in Windows 10 worth knowing about: Auto-compression of wallpapers. http://www.askvg.com/tip-disable-automatic-compression-of-desktop-wallpaper-in-windows-10/ Especially if you have a nice screen you probably want your wallpaper in full glory.
It's a known "bug" that Windows 7 takes forever to find updates if it hasn't been updated in a long time. There are official patches to solve this: http://www.askvg.com/fix-windows-7-keeps-checking-for-updates-for-hours/ I think MS updated Windows Update Client so you need the newest version to download updates.
[quote who="HeyMon" reply="15" id="3653590"] Excellent email - thanks for putting it together. In the past I've skimmed (~10 seconds max) and deleted the visually slick marketing emails I've received from Stardock. However this one hooked me due to the content, and I read it from start to finish. Kudos for taking the time to put it together, and I'm looking forward to the next one! [/quote] I echo this. [e digicons]:thumbsup:[/e]
Has his account been hacked? [e digicons]:\[/e] If Windows 10 was Windows 8.1 + Start8 + ModernMix it would be acceptable, even with cumulative updates. What about "production OS" quality (set and forget)?. Schedule restarts? MS thinks everything is a smartphone... [e digicons]:S[/e]
[quote who="ALMonty" reply="6" id="3651855"] You know for about $8 bucks you can buy a dongle that has a Lightning Port to 3.5mm Female Audio Jack Headphone Cable Adapter. https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Headphone-Adapter-Stouch-Adapter/dp/B01LSTJ3J0 [/quote] I clicked the link. It's a beautiful dongle. I want one. Unfortunately, I don't own an iPhone so buying this adapter wouldn't make sense... I wonder if there is something else they can remove f
I wonder why they are doing this... Seriously, speaking of fragmentation, currently supported versions of Windows 10: Windows 10 - 1507 - Long Term Service Branch Windows 10 - 1511 - November Update Windows 10 - 1607 - Anniversary Update It's not like support for 1507 and 1511 is going to end anytime soon. Basically, Windows as a service will create more fragmentation than ever.
Interesting. A glimpse of the future. For some it's already here. [e digicons]:)[/e] How does the price of charging (Super Charger network) compare to gas?
[quote who="LightStar" reply="8" id="3649891"] The problem is that in order to see the front page images on the site, which AdBlocker for some reason sees as ads, you have to whitelist this domain. [/quote] I have seen that too. Well, only Stardock can fix the problem. My contribution was to bump the thread. [e digicons]:D[/e]
The Users folder (and sub-folders) is part of the system so I would advice against it. Better leave it and just move the folders you have created yourself to your HDD.
OK, well played. Would still recommend an AdBlocker until it's fixed.
An AdBlocker Is Worth 1000 Pictures [e digicons]:-"[/e] (just kidding)
[quote who="LightStar" reply="1" id="3649529"] A cellphone is a cellphone, no big deal. As far as removing a headphone jack though, that is downright idiotic, and being thinner just means it can break easier. I also don't see a use for anything made by Apple, their business practices make me puke. [/quote] I second that. [e digicons]:thumbsup:[/e] [quote who="Phoon" reply="2" id="3649562"] They are including an adapter in the box that will allow you to conn
So I'm going to leave my uninformed comment. Isn't scaling (HiDPI) a lot of marketing bs? Clearly if you are watching a 4K movie you will experience more detail. But with software I doubt it. Maximum sharpness will always be without scaling, running at 100%, HiDPI or not. Graphics and fonts are made with a certain number of pixels, unless it's vector-based. So a HiDPI display needs to scale OS and applications, in this case 200%. Modern apps are built to scale, so are Andr
I want to create a Windows To Go drive. I can't do it legally, because it requires Enterprise version of Windows which is only available to volume licensing. There are many bad quality programs on the Internet that let you create “Windows To Go” from any Windows version. But it's not the real deal. You can install Windows 8/10 to an external drive and it will be pretty por