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Ex-Microsoft lead says he "fought hard" to save the vertical taskbar on Windows 11

I salute your efforts, sir.

“I fought hard” — Microsoft exec on killing Windows 11’s movable taskbar

Former Microsoft exec Mikhail Parakhin reveals he fought hard against removing Windows 11’s vertical taskbar.
Windows Report

Former Microsoft Executive Explains Why Windows 11 Removed the Vertical Taskbar

A former Microsoft executive reveals why Windows 11 removed the vertical taskbar as reports suggest it may return.

Report: Windows 11 to Bring Back the Ability to Move and Resize the Taskbar

Microsoft is reportedly working to bring back the ability to resize and move the Windows 11 taskbar to another corner of the ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 is testing an optional Dock that sits on the top of the screen with music playback control, CPU, GPU, RAM stats, and more

Windows 11's new "Dock" is an optional feature shipping via Microsoft PowerToys, and it's basically an extra bar that can sit ...
HotHardware

The Windows Taskbar Is Getting A Much-Needed Upgrade And It's About Time

Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3671 (KB5055622), which contains a new feature that allows users to select how their taskbars will display app icons. This new ...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11's taskbar is upgrading, better Task Manager alternatives, more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our weekly recap, including long-anticipated taskbar fixes in Windows 11, ...
Neowin

Start11 v2 released with rounded taskbar for Windows 11 and more

Stardock released the stable Start11 v2 today, after a brief Release Preview. Among the new features are rounded corners on a floating taskbar, plus multiple different styles on Windows 10 and 11.