The desktop in the Windows 8 beta offers no Start button and a few shortcuts. How can you easily populate it with your favorite programs? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and ...

Over the years, Microsoft Windows has offered customization elements we loved. Some of the bits we loved aren't available anymore: desktop widgets in Windows Vista and the Windows Aero theme that may ...

Linux 101: What’s the difference between a desktop environment and a window manager? Your email has been sent After using Linux for a while, you’ll come across an article or mention of a window ...

As a long-time Linux user for a reasonably long stint back in the day, there are some Linux features that I miss having moved to macOS a few years back. One such is the lack of a better window tiling ...

Does DWM.exe crash when playing a game, video, etc.? This post will show you how to fix Desktop Window Manager stopped working and was closed error on Windows 11/10 ...

Microsoft is working on a resolution for a new issue causing the Desktop Windows Manager to crash on laptops if the lid is repeatedly closed and opened. This new issue affects devices running all ...

The Desktop Window Manager (DWM) is a crucial component of the Windows operating system, responsible for managing visual effects and rendering the user interface. It typically consumes minimal ...