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

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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I tried this free Windows cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my PC - and it worked ...