Sometimes it’s the big changes in a new OS that really grind your gears.
Other times, it’s something as simple as finding the background color to be an eyesore.
It’s so loud it hurts my face.
I want something simple and mute in intensity, like a nice mild gray.
Where did the freaking setting go?
I’m running Windows 8.1, no additional updates or custom interface tools/modifications.
Now to change things you have to find the menu via the search function.
Change both to the shade of gray you’re looking for and your problem is solved.
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