Microsoft has quietly restored the long-missed option to use smaller taskbar icons in Windows 11 — but with a distinctly modern twist: the icons can now scale down independently while the taskbar itself keeps its original height, and you can choose whether this happens all the time, only when...
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I have installed StarDock Start11 using Windows 10 Style.
This gives me a start menu that I am happy with.
I have two issues:
How I make the pinned program icons bigger?
Also I am trying to move Adobe Fresco and Adobe XD into folder Adobe.
Like I'm trying to...
Windows 11’s design choices have divided users since launch, and a growing cadre of third‑party developers has been quietly restoring the controls Microsoft removed. One of the most complete and community‑driven solutions is Windhawk, an open‑source mod manager that bundles dozens of focused...
For multitaskers and power users who thrive on organization and accessibility, the announcement of taskbar icon scaling in Windows 11 marks a significant shift toward greater efficiency and user control. With the gradual roll-out of this feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build...
Here is a summary of the official changes and new features in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 (Canary Channel) as announced by Microsoft:
Highlights & New Features
1. Taskbar Icon Scaling
Taskbar icons now automatically scale down when the taskbar becomes crowded, allowing more apps to...
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Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Windows 11 that dynamically adjusts the size of taskbar icons based on the number of open applications. This functionality aims to enhance taskbar space management by offering three configurations:
Permanent: Icons remain small at all times.
Never...
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There’s a familiar comfort in the gentle thud of a well-worn keyboard, the swift glide of a mouse across an equally abused mat, and the soothing certainty that no matter how many apps we spawn in the digital arena, the Windows taskbar will retain its somewhat clunky, but reliable, charm. That...
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Windows 11 enthusiasts have a new reason to explore the Dev Channel update KB5055625. This latest build introduces a long-awaited feature that many users have been clamoring for: automatic taskbar icon scaling. Gone are the days when crowded taskbars forced you to fiddle with the three-dots menu...
Windows 11 has always been a double-edged sword for customization enthusiasts. On one hand, Microsoft introduced a bold new look and innovative features; on the other, it removed several options that allowed long-time users to tailor their experience. One of the most frequent gripes has been the...
Windows 11 is taking another bold step in refining its user experience, and the latest KB5055625 update for Insider Preview Build 26200.5518 does not disappoint. Now available to users on both the Dev and Beta channels, this update introduces several thoughtful improvements designed to...
Windows 11 continues to evolve, and Microsoft is once again listening to its community. In its latest test, the tech giant is experimenting with a new taskbar icon scaling feature designed to streamline your workspace when things get crowded. This innovative update—currently available only to...
Hi, no matter what I put the files in "Large Icons" status, they go back to "Details" status after some time on their own.
I want them to stay as "Large Icons" permanently.
That only happens when I access my hard drives through Quick Access Toolbar.
My windows version is 1809.
I always customize my folder's uniquely with different views like the size of the icon, group by, sort by name, etc.
And they ALWAYS reset to (Details) view and the way how i sort and group them, they all get cleared also, i have to redo everything.
It happens to random folders at random...
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When you have some videos in a folder and have the 'View' mode set to 'Large Icons', it shows a thumbnail preview about 5 seconds into the vid. Normally, this is fine when it comes to jogging your memory of what the vid is, but I've just gotten hold of some historical...
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Hello all.
Recently I'm having this problem with thumbnails using windows explorer, whenever I open a folder configured to use large or medium icons, all I see are blank squares instead of the thumbnails or icons. It seems like a refresh problem because just by going to the view tab and...
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I just loaded Windows 10 on my laptop. I have problems typing with Word 7. The curser jumps to different location in the document; sometimes the document zooms to a larger size, etc. I use a Logitech M 304 mouse and downloaded new software, but this did not solve the problem. Sometimes just...
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Anyone have an idea on how to reduce the system tray icon sizes? I don't mean the icon image but the click/touch targets. The spacing between systray icons are larger than in previous versions of Windows.
However, in nearly everyone else's W10 screenshots, I see everyone's systray icons much...
Hi all.
I know how I can force all folders to a specific view, but I wonder if there is a way to force a specific network folder to always display in a certain view for all Win users accessing the said folder?
The folder in question is on a file server, accessible via mapped drive, contains a...
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Hi,
The images on my shortcuts are not displayed by taking the entire surface of my icon, while the image. ICO associated is big enough!
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The display in Windows Explorer is set to "Large Icons".
Why ?