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The minimize button isn't working. The close and maximize buttons are working.

This should be accomplished with a right click menu.

Oddy generated a report on what can be improved with UX.

Lack of file type differentiation.
Introduce distinctive icons for different file types to make them easily distinguishable at a glance. Use familiar visual cues associated with the file's purpose or content..

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/icon-usability/

https://blog.thenounproject.com/how-to-use-icons-in-ui-and-ux-design-best-practices/

Uniform file preview.
Implement dynamic file previews that reflect the actual content or the nature of the files, rather than placeholder Aa text. It will allow users to recognize files quickly..

https://stackoverflow.blog/2021/12/28/what-i-wish-i-had-known-about-single-page-applications/

https://forum.figma.com/t/export-losing-quality-even-using-png-and-2x-higher/3541?page=3

Ambiguous window title.
Clarify the window title to convey the purpose or contents of the window better. For instance, 'File Manager' instead of 'files.html' gives a clearer context..

https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/51777/correct-window-dimensions

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/top-ten-guidelines-for-homepage-usability/

Unclear navigation path.
Enhance the visual representation of the navigation path to improve readability and make it more obvious it is a navigable breadcrumb trail..

https://app.uxcel.com/courses/ui-components-best-practices/breadcrumbs-best-practices-269

https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/breadcrumbs-ux-design/

Non-standard window controls.
Conform to standard OS window controls to meet user expectations and support intuitive interaction with window management..

https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines

https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/124309/is-it-good-practice-to-remember-a-users-selection-of-an-option-as-a-new-default

Misleading delete icon.
Modify the delete icon to better represent the action it performs, avoiding confusion with close or exit actions typically associated with an 'X' icon..

https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/115185/what-is-the-best-practice-for-delete-buttons-in-material-design

https://aashiqb.medium.com/hide-vs-disable-the-hidden-truth-f392c9f536d5

Inconsistent file naming.
Establish and enforce consistent naming conventions for files to aid in user recognition and organization..

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/file-naming-conventions-within-ux-process-bonnie-carberry

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1246546/best-practices-for-c-sharp-gui-naming-conventions

Poor contrast between elements.
Improve contrast between background and foreground elements to ensure all text and interactive elements are easily visible to all users..

https://artversion.com/blog/the-impact-of-color-contrast-for-accessibility-and-inclusivity-in-ui-ux-design/

https://www.reddit.com/r/UXDesign/comments/130fbbn/making_disabled_button_without_compromising_on/

Lack of action feedback.
Provide clear and immediate feedback for user actions, such as visual cues for hover or selection states to confirm interactivity..

https://medium.com/@sachinrekhi/don-normans-principles-of-interaction-design-51025a2c0f33

https://forum.figma.com/t/switch-to-enable-disable-the-interactive-components-per-instance/4398

Inadequate spacing and alignment.
Adjust spacing and alignment of UI elements to create a clean and organized layout that enhances readability and ease of use..

https://aelaschool.com/en/visualdesign/alignment-ui-invisible-structure-behind-designs/

https://forum.figma.com/t/creating-dynamic-component-with-auto-layout-with-components-of-different-alignments/55845

Instead, have custom colors stored in settings.json, and on boot overwrite the style element appended to the DOM with the colors stored in settings.json. This will allow users to easily reset back to the default colors.

Instead write to Sacred OS's disk.