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Trayy 3.1

Razvan Serea — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Trayy is a lightweight tool for Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to minimize any app to the system tray, keeping your taskbar clean and your workspace organized. Read more...

Closer look at the updated taskbar in Windows 11: movable, resizable

Taras Buria — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:08:01 +0000

After half a decade of asking, users are finally getting a movable taskbar for Windows 11. It is now available in preview; here is a closer look. Read more...

Microsoft confirms more Windows 11 Start menu customization and improvements are on the way

Taras Buria — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:50:01 +0000

Windows 11 now has a movable taskbar, but Microsoft is not done with upgrades. The company confirmed that more Start menu improvements and features are on the way. Read more...

Windows 11 finally gets movable and small taskbar, here is how to try them

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:52:01 +0000

If you have been waiting for Windows 11 to get a vertical taskbar, a top taskbar, or a small taskbar, good news: these features are finally here. Here is how to test them. Read more...

Windows 11 finally gets vertical and small taskbar in new update

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:26:01 +0000

The latest Windows 11 preview build in the Experimental Channel finally introduces two long-anticipated taskbar features, plus some other changes. Read more...

10 quick tweaks that make Windows 11 a lot better

Usama Jawad — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:46:01 +0000

Ten quick tweaks can make Windows 11 faster, cleaner, and less annoying, with each change taking under a minute to apply. Read more...

Windows 11 is getting movable taskbar, and Microsoft revealed an early look at it

Taras Buria — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:08:01 +0000

Windows 11 will soon let you change the taskbar position on the screen. Here is a quick early look at it. Read more...

Microsoft gives Windows 11 massive rework to address top user complaints and feedback

Taras Buria — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:02 +0000

Big news for Windows 11 users: Microsoft is finally introducing a movable taskbar, faster File Explorer, and plenty of other changes that address the most popular complaints from customers. Read more...

As Microsoft improves taskbar in Windows 11, a highly-requested feature is delayed

Taras Buria — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:40:01 +0000

In 2025, Microsoft promised to add your calendar schedule to the taskbar in Windows 11, but the feature is now confirmed to be delayed. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing back highly-requested Windows 11 taskbar feature

Taras Buria — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:52:01 +0000

If you miss the ability to customize the tray area and quick actions in Windows 11, there is some good news for you. Read more...

Trayy 3.0

Razvan Serea — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:01 +0000

Trayy is a lightweight tool for Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to minimize any app to the system tray, keeping your taskbar clean and your workspace organized. Read more...

Former Microsoft executive claims he "fought hard" to keep this Windows 11 feature, but lost

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:46:01 +0000

Ex-Microsoft executive reveals the drama behind what really happened to a fan-favorite feature in Windows 11. Read more...

Report: Microsoft is bringing back the ability to move the taskbar in Windows 11

Taras Buria — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:30:01 +0000

Hell is freezing over, and if the latest report is true, Microsoft may finally bring back the ability to move the taskbar in Windows 11 as part of its effort to fix the operating system. Read more...

Trayy 2.4.1

Razvan Serea — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:01 +0000

Trayy is a lightweight tool for Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to minimize any app to the system tray, keeping your taskbar clean and your workspace organized. Read more...

Microsoft is finally bringing a missing piece to Windows 11's taskbar

Taras Buria — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:50:02 +0000

It took Microsoft quite a while to address most of Windows 11's taskbar problems, but one important feature is still missing. At long last, Microsoft is finally fixing the lackluster calendar flyout. Read more...

Microsoft is adding Copilot search bar to Windows 11 taskbar

Taras Buria — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:18 +0000

Windows 11 is getting another taskbar update, but this time for those who often use Copilot and want to access it faster. Read more...

A long-requested taskbar feature finally makes it to Windows 11

Taras Buria — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:10:01 +0000

With Windows 11 entering its fifth year on the market, Microsoft is finally addressing a long-standing complaint about the taskbar and notification center. Read more...

This Windows 11 app is a fantastic addition to the stock taskbar

Taras Buria — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:01 +0000

WindowSill is a new Windows app that promises a taskbar-like command bar for power users, offering them a versatile set of useful utilities. Read more...

Trayy 2.0

Razvan Serea — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:48:02 +0000

Trayy is a lightweight tool for Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to minimize any app to the system tray, keeping your taskbar clean and your workspace organized. Read more...

Windows 11's taskbar is getting an internet speed test button

Taras Buria — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:46:02 +0000

Microsoft will soon make it easier to test your internet speed by implementing a dedicated taskbar button in Windows 11. Read more...

Windows 11 is getting taskbar improvements and Copilot recommendations in Start menu

Taras Buria — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:06:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing more improvements and upgrades for Windows 11's Start menu and taskbar, some of which might not be welcomed by the community. Read more...

Microsoft is finally returning a Windows 10 feature to Windows 11, and I couldn't be happier

Usama Jawad — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:01 +0000

After four years, Microsoft has finally decided to restore a popular Windows 10 feature in Windows 11. It should land later today. Read more...

This Windows 11 mod lets you have CPU, RAM, network usage, weather and more on taskbar clock

Taras Buria — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:06:01 +0000

This simple mod can upgrade the taskbar with a lot of additional information like CPU/RAM/network usage, weather, customizable clocks, and more. Read more...

Microsoft is improving Windows 11 for multi-monitor users with a long-requested feature

Taras Buria — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:10:01 +0000

If you have two or more monitors, this long-requested update will soon make Windows 11 much easier to use. Read more...

People hated this Windows 11 feature so Microsoft removed it

Taras Buria — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:42:01 +0000

Microsoft considered an interesting change to improve the taskbar in Windows 11, but it received so much negative feedback that it scrapped that idea for good. Read more...

Trayy 1.02

Razvan Serea — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 15:20:01 +0000

Trayy is a lightweight tool for Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to minimize any app to the system tray, keeping your taskbar clean and your workspace organized. Read more...

Is the Start menu in Windows actually useful? Do we even need it?

Usama Jawad — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:12:01 +0000

The Start menu is an iconic Windows UX, but it just doesn't fit in my workflow at all. I can't remember the last time I actually used it. Read more...

Windows 11 finally gets a small, but long-requested Windows 10 taskbar feature

Taras Buria — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:28:01 +0000

Microsoft officially confirmed it is restoring a long-requested taskbar feature in Windows 11 that was previously available in Windows 10. Read more...

Trayy 1.01

Razvan Serea — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:04:02 +0000

Trayy is a lightweight tool for Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to minimize any app to the system tray, keeping your taskbar clean and your workspace organized. Read more...

Trayy 1.0

Razvan Serea — Thu, 08 May 2025 15:58:01 +0000

Trayy is a lightweight tool for Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to minimize any app to the system tray, keeping your taskbar clean and your workspace organized. Read more...

Trayy: Minimize any app to the tray on Windows 10 & 11

Razvan Serea — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:01 +0000

Trayy is a lightweight tool for Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to minimize any app to the system tray, keeping your taskbar clean and your workspace organized. Read more...

Windows 11 is finally getting a calendar flyout clock

Taras Buria — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:16:01 +0000

In an interesting plot twist, Microsoft is removing a useful taskbar feature from Windows 10 and adding it to Windows 11. Read more...

Taskbar Calendar in Windows 10 is getting a cute little feature

Taras Buria — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:34:02 +0000

While Windows 11's taskbar calendar remains borderline useless, Windows 10's calendar is getting a cute little upgrade. Read more...

Start11 v2.5 brings vertical taskbars to Windows 11

Taras Buria — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:18:01 +0000

If you miss your vertical taskbar in Windows 11, Start11 v2.5 is here to give you what Microsoft stubbornly refuses to give. Read more...

Want a vertical taskbar in Windows 11? New Start11 update lets you have that

Taras Buria — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:00:01 +0000

The latest Start11 2.5 beta update is now available for those who crave a vertical taskbar in Windows 11. Read more...

Windows 11's taskbar is getting a dedicated emoji button

Taras Buria — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:50:01 +0000

You might soon spot a new button on Windows 11's taskbar, which should help you access emoji when typing. Read more...

Microsoft is working on the File Search Companion app for Windows taskbar

Taras Buria — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:12:01 +0000

Microsoft is working on new Microsoft 365 Companion apps for Windows 11, and one of them is a so-called File Search Companion app that promises to "bring files right to your taskbar." Read more...

Windows 11 is getting more ways to share files

Taras Buria — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is testing small improvements for the taskbar and Start menu to let you share files from more places in Windows 11. Read more...

Windows 11 22635.4445 (KB5046745) is out in Beta Channel with File Explorer improvements

Taras Buria — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:16:01 +0000

It is Firday update time for WIndows Insiders, especially those in the Beta Channel. Build 22635.4445 (KB5046745) is out with File Explorer and taskbar improvements. Read more...

Windows 11 Dev build 26120.2122 is out with taskbar thumbnail improvements and more

Taras Buria — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:20:01 +0000

Windows 11 Dev Insiders, head's up: It is time to install the latest build, 26120.2122. There are taskbar improvements and other neat changes. Read more...