ZDNET Shows Free Zorin OS 18.1 Tweak That Mimics Windows 11, Avoiding $47.99 Pro License
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 6
ZDNET Shows Free Zorin OS 18.1 Tweak That Mimics Windows 11, Avoiding $47.99 Pro License
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 6
Summary
Zorin OS users can recreate a Windows 11-style desktop for free by modifying one of the distro’s built-in layouts instead of buying the Pro edition.
ZDNET’s walkthrough centers on Zorin OS 18.1: choose the top-right layout in Zorin Appearance, square the taskbar corners, set panel length to 100%, and center key taskbar elements.
GNOME’s WeatherPanel extension can add another Windows-like touch, though the weather icon cannot sit at the absolute far-left edge of the panel.
The free method matters because Zorin’s native Windows 11 layout is locked behind the Pro version, which costs $47.99 and does not carry over to the next major release.