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Windows 11 is experimenting with animated video backgrounds, a feature reminiscent of the "DreamScene" from Windows Vista. This capability allows users to set MP4 files and other formats as their ...

Once done, reboot your PC and check if you see Windows or not. Once done, reboot to see if Windows shows up in the GRUB menu. Overall, these steps should help you boot into Windows after installing ...

People seem to either hate Liquid Glass or…well, the Macalope has yet to see anyone who says they love it. Engadget’s Devindra Hardawar comes the closest in saying “Apple’s Liquid Glass is Windows ...

Rejoice, for Microsoft has repented. At last, you can move the audio volume pop-up in Windows. At least, you can in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4452, released yesterday. Actually, you can ...

Microsoft has temporarily transported users back to 2007 this week when the company mistakenly swapped Windows 11's familiar startup chime with the iconic Windows Vista boot sound. The mix-up appeared ...

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If you’ve heard sounds from 20 years ago coming out of your PC when it starts up, it’s not haunted. Well, probably not. (I’m not in front of your computer and I’m not Egon Spengler, so I can’t say for ...

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Remember your PCs startup noise in the late ...

The Windows Vista boot sound appears in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build. The Windows Vista boot sound appears in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build. is a senior editor and author of ...