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--- lb:windows [2023-12-17 15:58:19] – [Shells] ninjasr
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 ====== Windows Ricing ======
-[{{ https://files.catbox.moe/6ghuca.png |Not that hard!}}]
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 This article is on the subject of Ricing (customizing) Windows.\\
-The article is primarily focused on Windows 10 and not Windows 11. Much of what is written here is applicable to both, but you should always **be careful and do proper research before you attempt any more the more dangerous customizations**.
+The article is primarily focused on Windows 10 and not Windows 11. Much of what is written here is applicable to both, but you should always **be careful and do proper research before you attempt any of the more dangerous customizations**.
 ===== Ricing =====
 Ricing Windows is far easier than most people realize((:fn:>For those who have read the InstallGentoo wiki this may come as a surprise, as that wiki spreads the common myth that Windows is extremely restrictive.)). I'd actually go as far as to suggest it's easier than ricing Linux, but I won't go too far down that rabbit-hole.\\
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   * [[https://winclassic.boards.net/thread/177/reactos-taskbar-win10-desktop-classic|ReactOS Taskbar]]
 Besides these, you can install additional software to change the default shell significantly. I'd recommend installing [[https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu|Open-Shell]] to change the start menu. Open-Shell has a number of extra features.
-==== Misc ====
+==== Software ====
-=== Aero Design ===
+  * [[https://www.nurgo-software.com/products/aquasnap?referrer=alternativeto|AquaSnap]]
-Do you, like me, enjoy Aero design? Do you also want it on Windows 10+?\\
+    * Modifies the window manager to allow windows to snap to the edges and each-other.
-Unfortunately, there isn't <del>much</del> anything you can actually do.
+    * There's a paid version with a few extra features.
-== Aero Glass for Windows 8.x+ ==
+    * If you install a theme with rounded corners, it will not work properly with AquaSnap.
-This one is only available for version 1607 and 1703-1909. It also doesn't work very well unless you donate. As it's not for the latest versions... it's also effectively abandoned.\\
+    * **Note**: There is a [[https://windhawk.net/mods/slick-window-arrangement|Windhawk alternative]] that does the exact same thing.
-Link to site and download [[https://www.glass8.eu|here]].
-== Glass2k ==
-This doesn't give it to you, but makes windows more transparent. If you use AquaSnap it gets a little fucky. It's also really old... but if it works, it works.\\
-Link to site and download [[https://chime.tv/products/glass2k.shtml|here]].
-== Stardock Blinds ==
-This is currently the only functional alternative and it happens to cost money. It also happens to be another way to have custom themes on Windows.
-==== Useful Software ====
-  * [[https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys|PowerToys]]
-    * Will explains later.
   * [[https://chocolatey.org|Chocolatey]]
     * A 3rd party package manager for Windows. It's useful for installing software and keeping it up-to-date.
-  * [[https://github.com/tfeldmann/organize|organize]]
-    * A file management automation tool. Use it to create filters to move and delete files.
-    * I'm pretty sure there's a Chocolatey package for it.
-  * [[https://junyx.breadfan.de/Min2Tray/|Min2Tray]]
-    * A small utility that lets you minimize applications to your tray.
   * [[https://www.voidtools.com|Everything]]
     * A search utility that can search through //everything// instantly.
-  * [[https://pooi.moe/QuickLook/|QuickLook]]
+  * [[https://junyx.breadfan.de/Min2Tray/|Min2Tray]]
-    * It's for previews in explorer and the like.
+    * A small utility that lets you minimize applications to your tray.
+  * [[https://github.com/tfeldmann/organize|organize]]
+    * A file management automation tool. Use it to create filters to move and delete files. Annoyingly, it requires you to run a command every time you want it to do this.
+    * I'm pretty sure there's a Chocolatey package for it.
+  * [[https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys|PowerToys]]
+    * A collection of small utilities for power-users. I use many of these daily at this point.
   * [[http://qttabbar.wikidot.com|QTTabBar]]
-    * This adds tabs to explorer along with a few extra features.
+    * This adds tabs to explorer along with a few extra features. The extra features are actually more useful than the tabs.
     * This one application basically makes explorer the best file manager.
-[{{ https://files.catbox.moe/ouydo0.png|This is the rounded corners issue. Yes, they are perfectly aligned.}}]
+  * [[https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook|QuickLook]]
-  * [[https://www.nurgo-software.com/products/aquasnap?referrer=alternativeto|AquaSnap]]
+    * It's for previews in explorer and the like.
-    * Modifies the window manager to allow windows to snap to the edges and each-other.
+    * **Note**: PowerToys includes their own alternative to QuickLook and I'd recommend that over this. Partially because development of QuickLook has apparently stalled. QuickLook is also more resource-hungry than the PowerToys alternative.
-    * There's a paid version with a few extra features.
+  * [[https://windhawk.net|Windhawk]]
-    * If you install a theme with rounded corners, it will not work properly with AquaSnap.
+    * A tool that makes it easier to find, install and manage customizations for Windows and other applications.
+    * It's quite new so there aren't many mods yet.
 ==== Trivilinks ====
-  * There are other guides to ricing, but they're either severely lacking or outdated.
+  * There are other guides to ricing.
-    * [[https://ricing.chloechantelle.com/|chloechantelle]] - This one is broken for some reason.
+    * [[https://ricing.chloechantelle.com/|chloechantelle]] - This one is broken for some reason. This guide hasn't been updated in years.
-    * [[https://namazso.github.io/nanami-tan/|Nanami-tan guide]] - This one is still very much useful.
+    * [[https://namazso.github.io/nanami-tan/|Nanami-tan guide]] - This one is still very much useful. It is focused mostly on Windows 7 so it's a bit outdated.
+    * [[https://winclassic.github.io|WinClassic Guide]] - A guide to restoring the Classic Windows theme on the newer Windows versions. Includes links to other places, such as the WinClassic forums which also contains more software.
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