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The recently released Moment 3 update for Windows 11 brings a long-requested taskbar feature. However, Microsoft says enabling it results in higher energy consumption. Let's test this claim.

Here is a video showing several interesting ideas Microsoft could consider for its upcoming Windows "12." An upgraded taskbar to please all, better widgets, a properly organized Start menu, and more.

Here is a quick look at the upcoming "Never combine" option for Windows 11's taskbar. This much-requested feature could not make it to the first Windows 11 releases, but it is still coming.

If you find the Taskbar arrangement in Windows 11 awful or if its icons appear so small that they go virtually unnoticed, try adjusting its size. It will make the icons more clearly visible. See how!

One of the recent cumulative updates for Windows 11 introduced a redesigned pill-shaped Search button on the taskbar. Not everyone is a fan of this change, so here is how to restore the old variant.

This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is filled to the brim with news about tons of new Windows bugs (and fixes), a bunch of Patch Tuesday updates, and improvements to a competent file manager.

Those using Windows 10 might experience weird taskbar behaviors after installing recent cumulative updates. Microsoft has confirmed the issue and shared a temporary workaround to mitigate the problem.

The latest Windows 11 build is supposed to fix many Taskbar bugs. However, as some users found out, it also has issues related to the classic Taskbar restored by StartAllBack. A fix is now out.

The latest Windows 11 build has introduced a new search box that works like the one found in Windows 10. As usual, the new search box is not available for all insiders, so here is how to enable it.

Microsoft is about to add one of the features it removed when transitioning from Windows 10 to 11. The latest Windows Server build lets you enable seconds for the clock in the notification area.

This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jam-packed with news about Windows 11, including items related to its performance and bugs, growth, as well as some new features that were recently added.

Microsoft refuses to return the "small icons" option for the taskbar in Windows 11, but you can resort to a similar-looking thing. Here is how to enable a new "compact" taskbar in Windows 11 22H2.

Microsoft continues improving the recently redesigned notification area in Windows 11 Dev Channel. The most recent build adds new icons and animations, plus some extra confusion as a cherry on top.

Microsoft says the latest Windows 11 update has the option to open Task Manager by right-clicking the taskbar. For some reason, this change is off by default, but you can enable it with this guide.

During the annual Ignite conference, users spotted a somewhat cursed screenshot showing an Ubuntu-like redesign for Windows 11 with parts of the taskbar sitting on top of the screen.

Start11's latest update is here. Version 1.3 will please those who prefer the centered taskbar and want to use advanced features, such as icon ungrouping and customizable Start menu icons.

Microsoft has returned a relatively basic functionality to Windows 11 after months of requests and complaints by users who had become accustomed to using it on Windows 10 and older operating systems.

The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev channel introduces much needed improvements for the system tray area, such as modern tooltips, better animations, the ability to drag icons, and more.

Microsoft integrated Teams at an OS-level with the launch of Windows 11. However, in the past year or so, we've barely seen any improvements in the communication app or evidence of market traction.

In addition to the tablet-optimized taskbar, Microsoft is on track to restore another taskbar-related option. Some insiders can once again disable "icon menu" and hide all app icons in the tray area.

Windows 11 is a bit of a mixed bag even roughly one year after release. Keeping aside major missing functionalities, here is a list of the top 5 pet peeves I have about the OS in its current state.

This was an absolutely jam-packed week in terms of Microsoft news. We have so much to uncover when it comes to Internet Explorer's return from the grave, Dev Channel builds, and some app leaks.