Unofficial Mod Introduces ‘Fully Customizable Desktop’ to Transform Windows 11 & 10

The user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of Windows remain contentious topics among its users. While most everyday users are unconcerned about these aspects, enthusiasts—who hold strong opinions about the Windows environment—often express dissatisfaction and a desire for improvements to the desktop operating system.

To bridge this gap, various unofficial third-party modifications have emerged, including free applications like Rebound 11. This tool aims to enhance the UI by leveraging WinUI 3, promoting greater “consistency”without implementing system-wide customizations or altering the MSSTYLES files.

However, in its current iteration, the app does not significantly transform the Windows UI; rather, it focuses on refining interface consistency. If you’re in search of a more transformational option, consider exploring another recently released software called Seelen UI.

Having been in pre-release mode for the past two weeks, Seelen UI boasts a “Fully Customizable Desktop Environment”compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The creator describes Seelen UI as:

Seelen UI is the first web-based fully customizable desktop environment for Windows 10/11, offering a user-friendly and robust solution for workspace management and personalization.

This innovative application features a Tiling Manager that facilitates the automatic arrangement of windows, thereby enhancing multitasking and the overall workspace experience.

Seelen UI introduces an app launcher reminiscent of Rofi, designed to expedite the process of locating and launching applications. Additionally, users can reposition the Taskbar, which can float, hinting at a feature anticipated in the rumored “Windows 12″update.

Moreover, the developer of Seelen UI has emphasized a simplified UI that enables “easy”customization and adjustment of the various features within the application.

As indicated earlier, Seelen UI has transitioned from pre-release status to stable release, with new updates 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 highlighting several enhancements:

Souls UI v2.0.1

Refactor

• Consolidation of SeelenWeg pinned files, folders, and applications into a single framework.

Enhancements

• Improved open_file function to support arguments.
• Enabled user choice for update channels: release, beta, or nightly.

Fixes

• Resolved issues with icons not being retrieved from. lnk files.
• Fixed update notification not appearing in the settings header.
• Add start-menu item on dock without closing the native start menu.
• Corrected default theme wallpaper cropping on ultra-wide monitors.

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Souls UI v2.0.2

Fix

• Eliminated infinite rendering loop on the settings homepage while fetching news.

For those interested, the application can be downloaded from its official GitHub repository, although the developer suggests obtaining it from the Microsoft Store. As a precaution with unofficial software, utilizing a virtual machine for download and installation is advisable.

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