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Reply to How can I 'Block' Groupy from a specific app? in Groupy Stardock Forums

If the box is checked, only the apps in the list will be allowed to group. If the box is unchecked, the apps in the list are blocked from grouping.

Reply to Memorial Day 2024 in WinCustomize Talk Stardock Forums

Very nice words. Thank you for the reminder of what today is all about.

Reply to DeskScapes 11.02 Beta Feedback Thread in DeskScapes Stardock Forums

[quote who="Corsair_2" reply="35" id="3931897"] I couldn't get Deskscapes to work with this 24H2 update preview. [/quote] I'm wondering if this has something to do with the changes 24H2 made to displaying the background to allow HDR.

Reply to Icons cannot be excluded from hiding in Fences Stardock Forums

Not sure why you are not able to see this in the context menu as it is a feature of Fences 5.

Reply to Icons cannot be excluded from hiding in Fences Stardock Forums

This is for Windows 11. Make sure you select "Show more options" at the bottom of the context menu. <img src="https://cdn.stardock.us/forums/69/28/6928565/2b6ded9b-4b21-4a91-bd3c-fc82dc01269a.jpg" alt="" width="3

Reply to Icons cannot be excluded from hiding in Fences Stardock Forums

Right click the icon>Show more options>Exclude this icon from Fences' quick-hide

Reply to Start 11 with Explorer Patcher in Start Menu Products Stardock Forums

Most Start11v2 users were using EP to get the Windows 10 taskbar back, especially the Taskbar toolbars. The latest version of EP will no longer offers the Windows 10 taskbar for Windows 24H2. From the EP web site: Taskbar10: The Windows 10 taskbar option is now no longer available on 26002+. (<a class="issue-link js-issue-link" href="https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/issues/3053" data-error-text="Failed to load title" data-id="2206508363" data-permission-text

Reply to Windows 11 24H2 Controversial New "Recall" Feature in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

from techradar by Darren Allan 05/23/2024 "Microsoft’s announcements around Build 2024 have certainly grabbed some attention, but none more so on the controversy front than the AI-powered ‘Recall’ feature in Windows 11 "Recall has been stirring up strong opinions left, right and center since its revelation, and now it appears to be under the microscope of the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office), a UK-based privacy watchdog. "The wor

Reply to Fences 5.53 Release Feedback Thread in Fences Stardock Forums

[quote who="filouk" reply="12" id="3931783"] Your link is a mess... [/quote] Reporting an issue Please include the following for anything found: Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe) Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen Screenshots and videos are very helpful. Videos can be uploaded to a cloud drive service (GoogleDrive,

Reply to Windows 11 24H2 Controversial New "Recall" Feature in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

This is not in the best focus, but it does show the settings page for Recall & snapshots. Looks like you can filter apps and web sites, so I guess if you add your browser and password manager to the exclusions, that would stop recall snapshot from having a record of your browsing history and passwords. That's if you don't use Edge or Chrome! I still don't see the benefit to the average user. <img src="https://cdn.stardock.us/forums/69/28/6928565/bcb5a5ad-9b61-4cc5-8a25-a57

Reply to Windows 11 24H2 Controversial New "Recall" Feature in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

[quote who="DrJBHL" reply="15" id="3931776"] The sliders one sees and those one can't see...the MS call home probably everywhere in its OS, programs and browser...one is wrapped and trapped. [/quote] I agree completely. "...wrapped and trapped!" Great expression for Microsoft.

Reply to Windows 11 24H2 Controversial New "Recall" Feature in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

[quote who="PhoenixRising1" reply="12" id="3931765"] Data mining has been a problem for a long time now, even with Windows 10. You can't even stop with Microsoft because data mining is also on your phone, on facebook, in your email settings, there are hooks everywhere. [/quote] Unfortunately, the only way to completely stop telemetry, is to disconnect from the internet. And we all no that's not going to happen!

Reply to New user. How do I use Groupy? in Groupy Stardock Forums

Start here and then if you have questions, post them here and someone will help you. https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1486848001/Groupy+2+UI pelaird

Reply to Windows 11 24H2 Controversial New "Recall" Feature in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

Here is a really good article from Bleeping Computer discussing Recall security concerns. Scarry stuff! https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-new-windows-11-recall-is-a-privacy-nightmare/

Reply to Upgrade windows 11 from 10 in DeskScapes Stardock Forums

If you are doing an in-place upgrade, keeping your files and apps, on the same computer where your software is activated, you should be fine. If you are upgrading to Windows 11 on a new computer, you'll have to deactivate your software first before you install it on the new computer. Go to your Downloads page; Click the three dots;

Reply to Windows 11 24H2 Controversial New "Recall" Feature in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

[quote who="PhoenixRising1" reply="3" id="3931627"] Yes it is actually. I actually am much more pro "localized" AI. [/quote] Recall is localized AI, run entirely on the Local NPU, and encrypted using BitLocker. [quote who="PhoenixRising1" reply="1" id="3931619"] My opinion on it depends on how easy it will be to turn off. [/quote] Yes. There is a switch to turn it off, and it is only available on Copilot + PCs which have a discrete 40 TOPs NPU.

Windows 11 24H2 Controversial New "Recall" Feature in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

"Recall" is a new feature of Windows 11 24H2 that records your PC usage by taking screenshots of your active windows every couple of seconds. This is supposed to allow you to use natural language-based searches to look through your past PC usage. It also includes visual search using AI to locate what you need from that huge library of screenshots. Didn't Microsoft deprecate a feature called "Timeline" due to low usage numbers? "Recall" seems to be "Timeline" on steroids. Another versi

Microsoft Releases 24H2 to the Release Preview Channel in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.712 to the Release Preview Channel. This tells me that 24H2 is very near the final release version. Is Stardock in the process of testing their products on 24H2 for compatibility? Now that MS has introduced Copilot + Surface computers, and the industry seems to be moving towards ARM based laptops, is Stardock actively working towards compatibility with ARM? I am an avid fan and user of multiple Stardock software product

Reply to Start11 : Taskbar on Top now not possible in Start Menu Products Stardock Forums

Did you enable the Enhanced taskbar?

Reply to Can I have my windows go all the way down in rounded taskbar ? in Start Menu Products Stardock Forums

Unfortunately the Y offset is equally applied at the bottom and the top of the taskbar. This has been suggested by me and others to make the top and bottom Y offsets separate settings. So far, this has not been implemented. I agree with you, it would be nice to have the gap at the bottom and not at the top. The one thing you can do, is to turn off rounded corners on the taskbar when windows are maximized. Use the pull down shown below to adjust settings for maximized windows.

Reply to Icon sice in Start Menu Products Stardock Forums

Not sure what style you're using, but there are two ways to change icon size. One is to right click the shortcut and choose size, the other is in the config app at "Configure menu>Advanced options>Shortcut icons should be sized." See if these setting makes any difference for you.

Reply to Is IOBit ASC deleting my custom icons? in IconPackager Stardock Forums

It's not really necessary to use a Registry cleaner. They usually cause more harm than good. Most apps remove their registry settings when uninstalled, and those that don't set harmlessly in the registry. As Doc said, if you feel it necessary to run the Registry cleaner, pay close attention to what it intends to remove!

Reply to Task Bar > File Explore > Bug in Start Menu Products Stardock Forums

How do you pin it to the taskbar? First unpin all the pinned apps, or the one causing the error. Now open the app, and then right click the app on the taskbar, and select "pin to taskbar." Does that work?

Reply to Taskbar font color in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

Set Windows mode to Dark, and app mode to Light.

Reply to Turn off auto-hide animation? in Start Menu Products Stardock Forums

I don't see any animation of the taskbar in your video. Turn on the Autohide taskbar in the Windows settings and you will see the animation. The taskbar slides up and down, as opposed to popping up and down.