"I remember, way back when I worked for a company that required the use of Windows, I discovered alternative user interfaces that could at least make Windows look a bit more exciting and, well, like Linux. Flash forward to today, and I thought I'd see if some of those good old alternative Windows shells were still around. Although those UIs I remember using no longer exist, I did find three that are not only still available but can help give the Windows UI a facelift."
"I covered Seelen-UI in depth back in 2025 and found it to be a real breath of fresh air. With this alternative shell, you can customize Windows to pretty much look however you want. You can move panels, change transparencies, alter the menu, theme the UI, and so much more. In just a few quick seconds, I was able to tweak the Windows 11 desktop to resemble MacOS or just about any given Linux desktop."
"I find Seelen-UI to be the easiest way to have a custom Windows 11 desktop, but I don't think this is just for aesthetics. Seelen-UI also makes it possible to eke out a bit more efficiency from Windows, with a much-improved UI. Also: You can try Linux without ditching Windows first - here's how With Seelen-UI, you can also add tiling windows into the mix, enjoy a vast array of customizations, use an integrated media mod"
Windows 11 can be reshaped through alternative shell replacements that change appearance and workflow. Three viable shells remain available: one that radically alters the look and feel, one that makes moderate changes, and one that is subtle. Two of the options are free and the third is affordably priced. Seelen-UI provides extensive customization including movable panels, transparency controls, menu alterations, theming, tiling windows, and media integration, enabling quick transformation to MacOS-like or Linux-like desktops. Seelen-UI also targets productivity by improving UI efficiency. These shells let users escape the default Windows 11 interface for tailored desktops.
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