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Windows 11 gains Windows 10–style compact, movable taskbar
technology15 days ago

Windows 11 gains Windows 10–style compact, movable taskbar

Microsoft says Windows 11 will gain a Windows 10–style compact taskbar with new sizing options and a movable bar, addressing long-standing requests for better taskbar customization. The current Windows 11 taskbar lacks height tweaks and true repositioning, though a 'small taskbar buttons' toggle exists; insiders may soon see a return to a Windows 10–like experience, alongside broader monthly updates that promise fixes such as a faster Start menu, reduced memory usage, and the ability to pause updates.

via Windows Latest|
#customization#microsoft#taskbar
Windows 11 Taskbar gains movable and resizable options
technology16 days ago

Windows 11 Taskbar gains movable and resizable options

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will add a movable Taskbar (bottom, top, left, or right) and a smaller, resizable height, with these options configurable in Settings rather than through a draggable debug menu; flyouts will adapt to the Taskbar’s position, and the changes are prioritized for the current release cycle to boost Windows 11’s customization options.

via Windows Central|
#customization#microsoft#taskbar
Windows 11 Overhaul Signals a Practical Redesign: Edge-Top Taskbar, Flexible Updates, and Calmer Copilot
technology16 days ago

Windows 11 Overhaul Signals a Practical Redesign: Edge-Top Taskbar, Flexible Updates, and Calmer Copilot

Microsoft is signaling a Windows 11 rethink: the Taskbar will be movable to any screen edge, the Windows Update system will offer more user control (including options to skip or pause updates), and Copilot will be recalibrated to focus on genuinely useful integrations rather than pervasive presence across the OS, all aimed at addressing user feedback and reducing intrusiveness.

via Windows Central|
#copilot#microsoft#taskbar
Windows 11 Backlash Sparks Plan: Copilot, Taskbar, and Update Controls Reworked
technology20 days ago

Windows 11 Backlash Sparks Plan: Copilot, Taskbar, and Update Controls Reworked

Microsoft promises a Windows 11 course correction after backlash and meme-level criticism, outlining changes like more taskbar customization (including top/left/right placements), a narrower role for Copilot in core apps, greater control over updates (longer update pauses, skip during setup, and restart/shutdown without updates), faster File Explorer performance, and overall UX improvements. The changes will roll out to the Windows 11 Insider Program in March–April 2026, with broader adoption depending on feedback, as part of a broader plan to improve Windows quality.

via TechPowerUp|
#copilot#insider-program#taskbar
Windows 11 adds a quick taskbar speed test for Insiders via Bing
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 adds a quick taskbar speed test for Insiders via Bing

Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 feature that adds a taskbar button to launch a network speed test via Bing (backed by Ookla). The tool is available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview channel and shows download/upload speeds and latency after testing. While convenient, it currently redirects to Bing rather than running entirely in-system, and some users may prefer a fully integrated, in‑OS speed test like Ookla’s Speedtest before a broader release.

via ZDNET|
#bing#insider-preview#speed-test
Windows 11 Preview adds built-in network speed test from the taskbar
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 Preview adds built-in network speed test from the taskbar

Microsoft’s Windows Insider builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 add a built‑in network speed test accessible from the taskbar: open the test via the Wi‑Fi/Cellular Quick Settings or the network icon in the system tray, and it launches in your default browser to measure Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, and Cellular performance to help troubleshoot connectivity.

via TechPowerUp|
#build-26100-26200#network-speed-test#taskbar
Windows 11’s next feature drop adds Emoji 16.0, Taskbar tweaks, and broader Settings upgrades
technology1 month ago

Windows 11’s next feature drop adds Emoji 16.0, Taskbar tweaks, and broader Settings upgrades

Microsoft’s Release Preview shows the next Windows 11 feature drop arriving in the coming weeks, led by Emoji 16.0 and Taskbar updates, plus a built‑in network speed test and a suite of Settings enhancements (Camera controls, built‑in Sysmon, account/Entra tweaks, and other UI improvements). The features are rolling out to Windows Insiders in Release Preview and are expected to reach all Windows 11 devices with the February security update in the coming weeks.

via Windows Central|
#emoji-16#feature-drop#sysmon
Patch rolls out to fix Windows 11 Explorer crash that hides the taskbar
technology2 months ago

Patch rolls out to fix Windows 11 Explorer crash that hides the taskbar

Microsoft confirms a Windows 11 bug that can crash Explorer.exe on sign-in when certain startup apps are configured, causing the desktop and taskbar to disappear; the fix is in the optional January 2026 update KB5074105 and is being rolled out gradually. The update also restores proper desktop.ini folder naming, fixes File Explorer hang, and addresses lock-screen and earlier black-screen issues tied to a Windows Update.

via Windows Latest|
#explorer-exe#kb5074105#taskbar
Windows 11 2026 Preview: Copilot AI, Calendar on the Taskbar, and Xbox-style UX Ahead
technology2 months ago

Windows 11 2026 Preview: Copilot AI, Calendar on the Taskbar, and Xbox-style UX Ahead

Windows Central previews multiple Windows 11 updates planned for 2026, including Copilot-powered Taskbar search, a modern Run dialog, an Outlook-linked Agenda view on the Taskbar, a full-screen Xbox mode for PCs, and a redesigned Copilot-powered Widgets board with Copilot Discover. Additional AI-driven features include Copilot Actions (agentic Windows), DreamScenes video wallpaper support, and a possible Copilot Chat in File Explorer. Microsoft is also expected to launch two 2026 releases: 26H1 for Snapdragon X2 PCs and 26H2 for all users, with opt-in/disable options via Settings.

via Windows Central|
#copilot#taskbar#technology
Latest Windows 11 Updates and Features Unveiled
technology6 months ago

Latest Windows 11 Updates and Features Unveiled

Microsoft has rolled out a Windows 11 update (KB5065789) that allows users to open the Notification Center from the Taskbar on any monitor, including secondary displays, addressing a long-standing request from power users. However, features like moving the Taskbar to the top or sides of the screen are still missing. The update enhances multi-monitor usability, making notifications more accessible across all displays.

via Windows Central|
#multi-monitor#notification-center#taskbar