taskbar features

The world of Windows 11 widgets extends far beyond the default news blurbs and weather updates most users see when they first set up their system. As Microsoft strives for deeper integration, customization, and productivity, advanced tools have emerged—many of which remain underutilized by even...

Here’s an up-to-date summary about the colourful battery icons for the Windows 11 24H2 taskbar and their status according to Microsoft: What’s coming? Microsoft is introducing a new, color-coded battery icon for Windows 11. The redesign aims to make battery status much clearer at a glance, with...

Windows 11’s latest update isn’t just about bug fixes or minor quality-of-life changes. It represents a genuine leap toward the AI-powered future Microsoft has been touting for years. For users watching the ecosystem evolve, this release is easily one of the most ambitious updates yet, armed...

With Patch Tuesday once again arriving, Windows 11 users are greeted with a substantial update: KB5053598, now rolling out widely to the highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 release. This cumulative update doesn’t just advance the OS to Build 26100.3476 but stakes familiar ground for Microsoft’s...

For the longest time, Microsoft treated the Windows Taskbar as if it were the dashboard of a spaceship—clunky, information-rich, and somehow both essential and confusing. Then Windows 11 landed with its super-sleek, minimalist Taskbar, and users around the globe collectively scratched their...

If you’ve ever been betrayed by a rogue app, stared with glassy desperation at a frozen screen, and resorted to the three-finger salute—or even a forced reboot—then Windows 11 might just have slipped you a secret weapon. Imagine dispatching those stubborn crashed programs without crawling...

Windows 11 KB5053602 is making headlines as a mandatory security update for Windows 11 version 23H2—and it’s not just about tightening up defenses. Microsoft is rolling out a host of intriguing features alongside the usual patchwork of security fixes. Let’s dive into what this update brings to...

Microsoft’s focus on user experience just got a little more expressive. The latest beta release in the Windows Insider program—Build 22635.5015—introduces a modest yet impactful change: a dedicated taskbar icon that launches the emoji, GIF, and symbols panel with a single click. While the update...

If you’ve ever dreamed of making your search experience smarter, sleeker, and downright exciting straight from your desktop, Microsoft has unmistakably read your mind. With the newest updates in Windows 11, the Bing you know—or thought you knew—has taken front-stage on the taskbar. But it’s not...

If you're part of Microsoft's Windows Insider Program and play in the Dev Channel sandbox, you’re in for a shiny update. The Windows 11 24H2 preview build (26120.3000 to be exact) introduces new taskbar features aimed at making your life a little easier—or at least more visually engaging. But...

Fans of Windows 11, rejoice! The taskbar is possibly on the brink of a significant update, and it's sprinkled with a bit of fun—an emoji button. Yes, you heard that right! As Microsoft continues to innovate and adapt, this potential feature could have you sharing your feelings a little more...

Get ready, Windows users! A brand new feature is set to make your life a whole lot easier. Last month at Ignite 2024, Microsoft unveiled a remarkable enhancement called the Microsoft 365 Companion, aimed at streamlining your interaction with Windows 11. One standout feature of this initiative is...

Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of productivity with Windows 11, and the latest leaked screenshots demonstrate something that could radically change how you manage your files: an AI-driven file search tool integrated into the Taskbar. If you’ve ever wrestled with Windows Search...

In a move that underscores Microsoft's commitment to enhancing the user experience on its flagship operating system, the company announced an exciting new feature called Microsoft 365 Companions during the Ignite 2024 event. As Windows 11 users, you'll love what this feature promises: a more...

With Windows 11 continually evolving, users are on the lookout for features that enhance productivity and streamline their workflow. One such recently discovered feature allows Windows 11 users to end unresponsive tasks directly from the taskbar without needing to launch the Task Manager. This...

Hi, I been having a problem for some days now. I have RC installed on 3 different machines. Being my work laptop (HP 6910p with 3GB RAM) the first one. So far I love W7. Much better that Vista. More stable and the new features on the desktop and taskbar are very cool. For a week or so I been...