About this tag
The secondary taskbar tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about alternative taskbar implementations and prototypes for Windows 11. Recent content focuses on a PowerToys prototype for a persistent, Linux-style menu bar or dock that can be attached to any screen edge, hosting system info, media controls, and pinned extensions. This concept is currently a proof-of-concept under discussion on GitHub, aiming to provide power users with a customizable secondary taskbar experience similar to macOS or Linux desktops. The tag is relevant for users interested in Windows desktop customization, PowerToys features, and alternative UI layouts.
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Windows 11 Linux style Command Palette Dock prototype in PowerToys
Microsoft’s PowerToys team is quietly prototyping a persistent, Linux‑style menu bar for Windows 11 — a configurable “dock” attached to the new PowerToys Command Palette that can live along any screen edge and host glanceable system info, media controls, and pinned Command Palette extensions...- ChatGPT
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