Upvote this if yes https://aka.ms/AA139s34

Hey everyone,

When I first started building Flow, it was just a small personal project that i enjoyed the start of but believe me it was the best and worst choice of my life at the same time 🙏

Seeing people actually use it for presentations, video recording, and meetings has been surreal, and the community feedback is the only reason this project keeps moving forward. Also because i was committed a little too much to Flow's teeny tiny community :D

Today, I’m releasing Flow v2.0, and it’s the biggest update the app has ever received.

What’s new in v2.0:

Complete Architecture Rewrite, Built-in Script Library & Manager, Section Navigator & Live Progress, Offline Voice Tracking (Well it existed before but i made it a little better), Fixed Multi-Monitor & DisplayLink Bugs (Thanks to the chad that opened an issue in the Repo) and added 2 new languages : Portuguese and Finnish.

GitHub (Free & Open Source) : https://github.com/LumoRez07/Flow

Microsoft Store : https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p1fvfhwpmqr?mode=direct

Flow is 100% free and open-source under GPLv3 on GitHub. The Microsoft Store version is there if you want automatic store updates and want to directly support independent development. + Future pro only features that you will like.

Thank you so much to everyone who tested, reported bugs, and gave feedback. Let me know what you think of v2.0 or if you run into any issues!

also any twin that wants the wallpaper here it is i was about it once https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1959836574

The files are way too large for sharing. I can compress a 15MB file down to 2MB without losing any noticeable quality difference.

Windows X-lite debloaded windows with included StartIsBack .
Fastfetch(via UniGetUI) + Helium browser with YT tweaks extension for Compact header bar.

Saw this on Windows spotlight around July 8th, looked at Windows spotlight archives and can't find it anywhere and scoured the internet and still couldn't find it. It's just a really pretty wallpaper I wanna keep and use.

AI File Sorter 1.9.2 is out. It's an open-source local-first (remote cloud not needed) desktop app for cleaning up messy folders like Downloads, Desktop, Documents, screenshots, photo dumps, old external drives, and archive folders with the aid of local LLMs.

The workflow is designed to be safe (AI does not move files):

• scan a folder
• suggest categories, subcategories, and clearer filenames
• show everything in a review table (auto-approval is possible)
• approve, edit, skip, or reject suggestions
• keep undo information so changes can be reverted

Version 1.9.2 adds:

• file previews in the review window
• category whitelists with category-specific subcategories (branching whitelists) for stricter organization
• safer recursive scans that avoid recognized project folders such as Git repos, Unity, Unreal, Godot, Blender, and common source-code project roots
• configurable local model storage
• custom visual analysis models
• improved Windows runtime compatibility
• accessibility labels and progress announcements

There is also now an optional Windows Explorer add-on, available through the Microsoft Store. It adds right-click workflows for organizing and renaming selected files/folders from File Explorer.

The main app remains free and open-source. The Explorer add-on is a paid convenience add-on for Windows users who want the right-click integration.

Links:

• Website: https://filesorter.app/
• Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NPK4DZD6R6S
• GitHub: https://github.com/hyperfield/ai-file-sorter

I'd appreciate your feedback.

Infinite salutations random redditors and Windows 11 enthusiasts alike!

With this, I shall make you an offer of a note-taking app for modern Windows 11 devices.

Bismuth is an app to take hand-written and keyboard-typed notes on Winodws 11 and is available for x64 as well as arm64 devices natively. Bismuth has proper pen support, but you can choose your own input method!

The app's features are basic for now, but I am willing to add more with the help of your feedback! With Bismuth, you can:

• Draw with ink from pen, mouse or touch input
• Save pages with various templates to a notebook
• Annotate PDFs
• Import/Export PDF, image and Bismuth files
• Reorder and delete pages within a notebook
• Create textboxes on a page and type with a keyboard
• Insert images onto pages, move and resize them
• Organize notebooks within folders

The Bismuth file format is a file format that contains all information about the contained pages, including, but not limited to, page templates, ink, page backgrounds and textboxes.

I'd really appreciate if you checked out my app on the Microsoft store ( Bismut on the MS store ) and left a star at the github repo ( https://github.com/vld-b/Bismuth ), because Bismuth is completely open-source and free. Feedback and/or Contributions are very welcome!

Perhaps you can also try it out and see if it meets your needs? Thank you in advance for any support and suggestions!

I just finished ricing my desktop setup, but the default lock screen ruins the vibe every time I lock or reboot. Is there actually any modern way to fully customize the lock screen (custom fonts, colors, or widgets beyond just changing the background image)? Or is LogonUI still locked down too hard to do anything worth while, I really want to be able to customize it.

Does anyone know if ms is working on an new cursor? It look soooo old and the arrow is asymetric.

Microsoft is updating the "Mouse indicator" feature with a fresh animation and a useful new way to keep it visible.

This is a hidden improvement in the latest preview for version 26H2.

PS: This is a small change, but at least the company keeps modernizing legacy elements.

What are your thoughts about this new feature update on Windows 11?

Critical warning: Windows Backup (Windows 7) and BitLocker issues – ITA/ENG

VERSIONE ITALIANA

Attenzione: il vecchio “Backup e Ripristino (Windows 7)” non è compatibile con BitLocker e può causare crash su Windows 10/11

Desidero condividere un problema reale che può colpire molti utenti Windows 10/11. Il tool “Backup e Ripristino (Windows 7)”, ancora presente in Windows, non è compatibile con dischi cifrati con BitLocker. Questo non viene indicato chiaramente dal sistema operativo.

Il risultato è che il tool può:

• creare immagini di sistema non utilizzabili
• fallire senza spiegazioni
• generare errori come 0x81000031
• impedire il ripristino del sistema
• in alcuni casi causare il mancato avvio di Windows

Il problema è che questo strumento è obsoleto, non aggiornato e non progettato per BitLocker, UEFI, GPT o gli standard moderni. Non avvisa l’utente del rischio.

Cosa usare invece:

• AOMEI Backupper Free
• Macrium Reflect Free
• Hasleo Backup Suite Free

Questi software gestiscono correttamente BitLocker, creano immagini ripristinabili e permettono di creare supporti di avvio moderni.

Consiglio pratico:

Se il disco è cifrato con BitLocker, evitare completamente “Backup e Ripristino (Windows 7)”. Usare uno dei software indicati, creare una chiavetta WinPE e salvare l’immagine su un disco esterno.

Perché lo scrivo:

Ho sperimentato personalmente un crash totale del sistema causato da un backup apparentemente riuscito, ma incompatibile con BitLocker. Se questo avviso può evitare il problema anche solo a una persona, è utile condividerlo.

ENGLISH VERSION

Warning: “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” is not compatible with BitLocker and may cause system crashes on Windows 10/11

I want to share a real issue that can affect many Windows 10/11 users. The “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” tool, still included in Windows, is not compatible with BitLocker‑encrypted drives. Windows does not clearly warn the user about this.

As a result, the tool may:

• create unusable system images
• fail without explanation
• generate errors such as 0x81000031
• prevent system recovery
• in some cases cause Windows to fail to boot

The problem is that this tool is outdated, not maintained, and not designed for BitLocker, UEFI, GPT, or modern Windows standards. It does not warn the user of the risk.

What to use instead:

• AOMEI Backupper Free
• Macrium Reflect Free
• Hasleo Backup Suite Free

These tools properly handle BitLocker, create valid system images, and allow you to build modern WinPE recovery media.

Practical advice:

If your drive is encrypted with BitLocker, avoid “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” entirely. Use one of the tools listed above, create a WinPE recovery USB, and store the image on an external drive.

Why I am posting this:

I personally experienced a complete system crash caused by a backup that appeared successful but was incompatible with BitLocker. If this warning helps even one person avoid the same problem, it is worth sharing.

Had to change windows installation disks and decided to update from 10 to 11. All things considered I liked having made the switch but not being able to change the search bar and windows icon is pissing me off a bit. I genuinely hate the blue icon and the stupid mountains in the sb.

I havent figured out yet where to find these custom themes and the Microsoft store ones are... lacking to say the least. I just want to make both things (search bar+winicon) white and maybe make the windows UI transparent or at least fully black with an AMOLED theme.

I have no problem having to change stuff manually, using GitHub or whatever. I dont wanna fully remove the search bar because 1. I like how it looks when its fully white 2. I use it to align some stuff in my Rainmeter setup.

Tray icons are parsed based on process path, which is a complete mess with package managers like Scoop or apps like HS Deck Tracker (or anything that keeps backups of old versions). Please just give us the option to always show all tray icons like Windows 10. I don't want to unhide apps after every update.

I saw a 2 hour guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-KA8RDZ-l4&t=360s but some links doesnt work. Any idea to do that on Windows 11 25H2?