Microsoft has recently addressed a longstanding concern for multi-monitor users by enhancing Windows 11's taskbar functionality. In the latest preview builds, users can now access the notification center and calendar flyout directly from the taskbar on any connected monitor, a feature previously restricted to the primary display. (windowscentral.com)
This update is currently available to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. To enable this feature, users can click on the date and time in the system tray of any monitor's taskbar, bringing up the notification center and calendar flyout. This improvement streamlines workflows for those utilizing multiple displays, eliminating the need to navigate back to the primary monitor to access notifications or calendar events. (techradar.com)
The change is a direct response to user feedback, highlighting Microsoft's commitment to refining the user experience based on community input. While this feature is currently in the testing phase, it is expected to roll out to all users in the coming weeks or months. (windowscentral.com)
For users eager to access this functionality ahead of the general release, Microsoft has provided a method to enable it using the ViVeTool application. By downloading ViVeTool from GitHub, unpacking the files, and executing a specific command in the Command Prompt, users can activate the feature. Detailed instructions are available in the official release notes. (windowscentral.com)
This enhancement marks a significant step in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to improve multi-monitor support in Windows 11, aligning the operating system's capabilities more closely with user expectations and needs.
Source: Neowin Microsoft is improving Windows 11 for multi-monitor users with a long-requested feature