Hello! Windows 11 has recently arrived. Moreover, it was accompanied by important visual changes. Indeed, it is one of the main features of the version change. Moreover, these visual changes become the flagship of the system. In essence, the heart of the system has not changed much. It is even expected that the new features will also reach Windows 10. Personally, I love the look of my system. So if you are like me, this post is for you. In fact, Windows 11 has several customization options. Beyond changing the background or the mode from dark to light, there are many things you can adjust to make the system look more to your liking. Even without having to install anything additional. Stay with us to learn how to customize Windows 11 to the maximum.
How to use custom themes
One of the coolest things about Windows 11 is that it comes with several themes. Furthermore, these vary between light and dark. Each theme even comes with its wallpapers. There is a difference with the themes of previous versions of Windows. Indeed, in Windows 11 they also change the color palette of the windows and menus.
Let’s see how to access this section. The first thing you have to do is to press the Win+I combination to go to Windows Settings. Once there, just click on Personalization.
Next, you have to click on Themes.
Once there, there are several options to choose from locally. You can also click on Browse Themes and go directly to the Microsoft Store to download additional themes. However, currently these themes only offer changing wallpapers and not color schemes. Nevertheless, this is still something you can adjust individually for each theme. An elegant way to customize Windows 11
Playing with interface colors
In fact, just go back to the previous screen and click on Colors. In fact, just go back to the previous screen and click on Colors. From there, you can change multiple options related to either dark or light mode. You can also adjust the transparency and color accent effects.
In fact, it is possible to choose that the theme is always in dark mode. It is also possible to use a custom mode so that the default Windows mode is dark, but the applications open in light mode. In this case, we will see a dark taskbar and start menu, but apps such as Explorer will open in light mode. We can also make the emphasis color automatic and adjust it depending on the colors of your wallpaper. Windows 11 is more intuitive in this aspect than Windows 10. Therefore, the result is very cool if you combine it with the transparency effects.
Configuring the lock screen.
The Windows 11 lock screen has also gained some additional customization options. Certainly, there are the same functions as in Windows 10. For example, we can customize the image we use. It is also possible to choose whether you want a single static one to your liking, a slideshow with several from the same folder, or the Windows Featured Content that takes images from Bing. However, there is another very fascinating option. This is Lock Screen Status. This option allows you to choose an application to display on the screen. By default, the calendar is shown, but you can change it to Weather, Mail, 3D Viewer, or the Xbox console companion.
It is also possible to display some additional data. For example, displaying fun facts, recommendations, and tips on the lock screen. We can even determine that the background image is also displayed on the login screen. That is, when you enter your password to log into Windows.
Giving a personal touch to the Start Menu
The Start menu has also undergone a drastic change with Windows 11. However, it still allows you to change some things. For example, you can drag and drop the icons you see docked and move them to the place you want. In the same way, the right mouse click is the protagonist. In fact, with this action, we can undock them from the startup or even uninstall the app directly from there. It is also possible to use the Move to top option. In this way, the icon will become the first in the list.
There is another useful option, but somewhat difficult to obtain. We are talking about the possibility of adding folders to the start menu. By default, only your username, Settings button and the Power button appear. However, you can add items such as Documents, Music, Downloads folders. Just go to the route: Windows Settings>Personalization>Start>Folders. There you can choose all the folders that appear in Start next to the power button.
It is also possible to configure additional options for the Start Menu. We can configure to show the recently added apps, the most used apps and the recently used apps.
Taskbar
The taskbar has also evolved a lot in Windows 11. Unlike previous versions, you always have to go to settings to customize it. Positively, we will get some options, although they are still fewer than before. Follow this path: Windows Settings>Personalization>Taskbar. Once there, there is the possibility to deactivate icons that are active by default: Search, Task view, Widgets, Chat.
There is an option called Taskbar corner overflow. From there, you can choose which applications will always display their icons in the notification area next to the clock and date. This allows you to keep it more organized and efficient.
In the taskbar behavior, you can choose the alignment of the taskbar. That is, you can keep it in the center or send it to the left, as it was in Windows 10. You can also choose to hide it automatically and other options. Undoubtedly the taskbar allows you to customize Windows 11
Mouse pointer
Another option that can be configured is the mouse pointer aspect. With this intention, follow the following path: Windows Settings>Accessibility>Mouse pointer and touch. You can switch between high contrast options, or choose a custom color. By default, Windows offers very bright colors. However, you can choose any color you want. You can also adjust its size and make it larger or smaller.
Similarly, we can also customize the text cursor. This is the indicator that always blinks next to a line of text. Occasionally, it is difficult to see it well. It is possible to modify its size, color, and thickness. It is even possible to add a floating indicator at the top and bottom.
Ultimately, we have seen how to customize Windows 11 to the maximum. See you soon!
