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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Windows 11 dark mode finally gets serious; About time
Dark mode has long been a mixed bag in Windows 11: some parts of your OS dipped in darkness, others glaringly bright. That's now changing. Microsoft is quietly patching the gaps, starting with file dialogue boxes in the latest preview builds, showing real progress nearly a decade after the feature first appeared. This isn't full coverage yet, but it's a meaningful step toward a truly polished interface. Finally squaring the circle on dark mode Toggling dark mode hasn't always meant darkness across the board. For years, actions like copying or deleting files would still flash bright, light-themed dialogues, jarring when everything else is set to dark. But preview build 26100.5061 changes that. File operation windows like copy progress or deletion confirmations now actually respect dark mode. The buttons? Still light, but this is progress, not perfection. Until now, this glaring inconsistency underscored how Windows lagged behind. Apple, for instance, has delivered a consistent dark experience since macOS Mojave. But Microsoft is catching up, slowly. Current previews suggest broader updates in the works, potentially rolling out in the 25H2 Windows 11 release later this year. Also read Looking for a smartphone? To check mobile finder click here. What stays in the light; For now Don't get too excited just yet. Core areas like the Control Panel, Run prompt, and file properties still show their bright side, even when dark mode is active. So when you switch dark mode on, expect more gradual changes, not a full makeover overnight. Microsoft hasn't made a formal announcement on wider improvements, but it sure feels like the long-awaited clean-up is quietly underway. At a glance, the difference might seem minor, but for anyone working late or just sick of visual jank, it's a relief. The improved consistency boosts comfort and polish, especially for users who rely on dark mode to cut eye strain or simply because it looks cleaner. Plus, with Liquid Glass UI and revamped translucency designs already on Microsoft's roadmap, dark mode improvements add another layer of cohesion to the whole interface. Windows 11's dark mode is finally stepping up. It's not a complete overhaul, but those once-blinding file dialogues now (mostly) blend in. If you're a dark mode fan, this slow crawl toward consistency is well worth a nod, and something to look out for in the 25H2 update.
The Verge
2 days ago
- The Verge
Nvidia's app gets global DLSS override and more control panel features
The Nvidia app is getting improvements to DLSS override, more control panel features, and Project G-Assist changes this week. Nvidia has been gradually improving its new app over the past 18 months since its release, and it's getting closer to fully migrating all the legacy control panel options. This week's Nvidia app update will include anisotropic filtering, anti-aliasing, and ambient occlusion options, meaning you won't have to navigate to Nvidia's older control panel app to improve classic games. The setup tool for Nvidia Surround will also be part of the Nvidia app now. You also won't have to configure DLSS override features on a per game basis anymore, as Nvidia is now adding a global option. You can set your DLSS preferences across all override supported games, and Nvidia's overlay will also show which DLSS settings are active if you toggle this option on. Nvidia is also bringing its new Smooth Motion feature, which was previously exclusive to RTX 50-series GPUs, to all RTX 40-series owners. It's a driver-based AI model that enables smoother gameplay for games that don't support DLSS Frame Generation. Smooth Motion can be applied to games running with DLSS Super Resolution, at native resolution, or even titles with other upscaling technologies. Nvidia says it will typically double 'the perceived frame rate.' If you're a fan of Nvidia's G-Assist AI assistant, Nvidia is changing the AI model behind the scenes so it will use 40 percent less memory. The smaller footprint won't affect performance either, as it's designed to respond even faster to queries. These latest Nvidia app changes will arrive on August 19th for beta users at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, followed by a general release next week. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Tom Warren Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Nvidia Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All PC Gaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11's broken Dark mode after nearly a decade
Microsoft is addressing long-standing dark mode inconsistencies in Windows 11, with new preview builds showing dark themes applied to file operation dialogs that have remained stubbornly bright since 2016. The latest changes affect copy, delete, and file permission windows that previously displayed in light mode even when users had dark mode enabled system-wide. The improvements were discovered in Windows 11 preview build 26100.5061 , where leaker Phantomofearth spotted the updated interface elements using configuration utilities. While the window backgrounds now properly display in dark gray, some buttons still appear in light colours, indicating the work remains incomplete. The new Dark mode could come later this year with Windows update Dark mode first arrived in Windows 10's Anniversary Update in 2016, but Microsoft abandoned comprehensive implementation, leaving users with a patchwork of light and dark elements. The inconsistency has persisted through Windows 11's launch, with fundamental interface components like the Control Panel, Run prompt, and file operation dialogs remaining bright white. The timing suggests these fixes may debut with Windows 11's 25H2 update later this year. Industry observers have long criticized Microsoft's incomplete dark mode implementation, especially compared to Apple 's comprehensive system-wide dark theme that launched with macOS Mojave in 2018. While Microsoft hasn't officially announced these improvements, the development represents significant progress after years of user complaints. The company still needs to address other legacy interface elements, including the Registry Editor and Group Policy windows, to achieve true system-wide dark mode consistency. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Verge
3 days ago
- The Verge
Microsoft is finally improving Windows 11's dark mode
Microsoft first introduced a dark mode option in Windows 10 in 2016, but there were still plenty of areas of the operating system that looked like a mish-mash of light and dark modes. Nearly a decade later, the latest preview build of Windows 11 now includes even more darkened UI elements. Windows watcher Phantomofearth spotted updated file operation dialogs with a dark theme. If you're copying files or deleting them, these dialogs will finally have a dark mode instead of light-themed prompt. It's clearly a work in progress though, as the buttons on these prompts still have light buttons instead of dark ones. Microsoft hasn't officially announced any improvements to its Windows 11 dark mode, but these small changes could indicate a broader overhaul is coming in time for the 25H2 update later this year. The Control Panel, Run prompt, and file properties UI are all still stuck in light mode, so hopefully Microsoft finds the time after nearly 10 years to address these, too. I'm not holding out much hope, though. It took Microsoft a few years to even add a dark mode to File Explorer in Windows 10, after the OS shipped with a mixture of light and dark modes. Apple has long had a consistent dark mode in macOS, since it shipped with macOS Mojave in 2018. A new Liquid Glass redesign is even on the way later this year, with a bigger focus on translucency. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Tom Warren Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Microsoft Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Windows
The Verge
08-08-2025
- The Verge
A decade later, Windows is still bringing Control Panel features to the Settings app
I kid you not, we wrote these words in 2014: Microsoft has tried to dumb down its Control Panel with a simple UI over the years, rather than a list of options, but there's still a number of settings that don't exist in the new PC Settings app. 'Why do I have to go the PC settings to forget a network and Control panel to change IP settings? Can't this all be done from a single place?' It's a fair criticism, and one that Microsoft should look to address with Windows 10. But the Control Panel still can't die. The latest features to migrate, as of today's Technical Preview: clock settings; time servers; formatting for time, number, and currency; UTF-8 language support toggle, keyboard character repeat delay, and cursor blink rate. You can also see mobile app notifications (not just texts and calls and photos) in the relatively recently added Phone Link section of the Start from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Sean Hollister Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Microsoft Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Windows
