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If you're a Windows 11 user, you might have noticed that the taskbar – that handy little bar at the bottom of your screen – is locked in place by default. But what if you want to move it to the side ...

While everyone’s asking ChatGPT to write their grocery lists, I’ve been finding the AI tricks that actually save you hours of work. The prompts that make you sound smarter in meetings. The tools that ...

Windows 11 22635.3790, which was recently released in the Beta Channel, brings new hidden taskbar customization features, allowing you to switch to a shortened date and turn off the notification bell.

You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and ...

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 ...

This post explains how to enable Never Combine Taskbar buttons with Labels in Windows 11. By default, Windows 11 maximizes space on the taskbar by displaying icons and grouping windows from the same ...

Something to look forward to: Many long-time Windows 10 users did not receive the Start menu overhaul in Windows 11 too well, in part because it lost many of its staple functions, including taskbar ...