Themes have been a part of Windows since at least Windows 95, and they’re still with us in Windows 7 in the form of a single file that packages together one or more desktop backgrounds, a screen saver ...

Windows has long offered ways to customize its look and feel. For example, you’ve been able to select the background image for your desktop, change the color scheme for Windows title bars and other ...

Microsoft set out to make new system sounds for Windows 11 that might calm people down, not make them jumpy. Many of the new sounds are not as high-pitched as their equivalents in Windows 10, and some ...

Customizing your Windows sound schemes can significantly enhance your user experience, especially if you're tired of the default sounds. Here’s how you can install and enjoy some of the best custom ...

I remember when using Windows in the early days, there were so many sounds everywhere. Even Windows Themes used to come with sounds from movies, nature, and so much more. Fast-forward to Windows 11/10 ...

Why it matters: Windows 11 system requirements may still be a bit of a mess, but Microsoft has clearly put some thought into other aspects of the operating system. Updated system sounds aren't going ...

If you’re looking to pretty up the look of your desktop, there are just under 175 preset themes available in the Windows Store in the Windows 10 Creators Update at this writing—but finding them isn’t ...

If you are tired of hearing the same old sounds when you start Windows or when you minimize a Windows, or when you simply Copy, you just might want to consider introducing a whole new set of sound ...