Windows Snap layouts alleviate some of that friction, but only if you are willing to resize windows just to relocate a single file constantly. Dropshelf cuts through the problem with a simple premise: ...

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Microsoft introduces agentic AI features, visual changes for Widgets and the Lock Screen, and improvements to Quick Machine Recovery and Smart App Control, and reveals version 26H1.

Microsoft is sending out a significant update to the Start menu in Windows 11, laying the groundwork for greater productivity and working habits. In the October 2025 non-security update for Windows 11 ...

Windows 11's taskbar offers extensive customization for a personalized computing experience. Users can now easily adjust icon alignment, manage app visibility, and control system tray elements.

Remember the good old days when you could resize the Windows taskbar by simply grabbing it with your mouse and dragging it to the desired position? That option is completely removed in Windows 11, ...

I love me a full taskbar. Give me the option to pin an app I'll use often, and boy howdy will I pin a lot of apps. I don't think I've filled it up entirely in many years, though, but if that sounds ...

Have you ever felt like your computer’s interface just doesn’t quite fit your workflow? The Windows 11 taskbar, often overlooked as a static feature, is actually a powerful tool waiting to be tailored ...

In a nutshell: Microsoft has quietly introduced a new Windows feature allowing you to deal with unresponsive applications faster. A new "End Task" option is available directly from the taskbar, ...

Microsoft is testing a new taskbar icon scaling feature that automatically scales down Windows taskbar icons to show more apps when it gets too overcrowded. The feature is gradually rolling out to ...

You should also check for Windows Update. If an update is available, download and install it. Open Windows 11 Settings and go to the Windows Update page. Click Check ...

Add the TaskbarSi value to the Windows Registry. Change value data to 0 for a small taskbar or 2 for bigger icons. Restart or log out for it to take effect. The easiest way to change the Windows 11 ...