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Windows 11 preview builds hint at a compact taskbar mode with proper resizing controls and movable functionality.

Microsoft is working on new features for the taskbar and Start menu in Windows 11. You will soon have more control over what appears on the taskbar and how the redesigned layout looks and works.

Windows 11 is getting modernized taskbar thumbnails. Users discovered that Windows 11 build 26052 contains hidden and unannounced improvements and new animations for app previews on the taskbar. Two ...

The Windows 11 taskbar takes up a thick line of space on your screen. Most people don't mind, but there are valid reasons to want it gone. You might want to take advantage of that little bit of extra ...

Windows 11 taskbar is testing a new feature that helps you understand the current power state of your laptop's battery, including showing the battery percentage directly on the taskbar. Microsoft is ...