In the Windows operating system, you can auto-hide the taskbar so the Start button does not show until you hover the mouse over the taskbar area. When the cursor is not in the area of the taskbar, the ...

The Windows 7 taskbar includes the Start button, so it is sometimes referred to as the Start bar. Windows 8 removed the Start button in exchange for a Start screen, but the desktop mode's taskbar ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft doesn’t currently support ungrouping app icons on the taskbar in Windows ...

Microsoft has been dropping subtle hints in the weeks leading up to its June 24th event, but the big surprise might have already been spoiled. On Tuesday, purported screenshots of a Windows 11 beta ...

Microsoft has added a mute and unmute button to the Windows 11 Taskbar, which gained a Teams Chat button in place of Windows 10's Skype Meet Now button. The mute/unmute button should come in handy for ...

Windows 11 comes with different attractive themes. You can apply your favorite theme via the Settings app. When you apply a theme, Windows automatically applies color to the Taskbar and the Start menu ...

This guide covers four top Windows 11 Start menu replacement apps: Start11, StartAllBack, Open Shell Menu, and Flow Launcher. These apps offer a range of customization options, from classic layouts to ...

I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo and video editing, operating systems, and web browsers. Prior to my current role, I covered software and apps for ...

Microsoft is finally ready to begin shipping its new Start menu for Windows 11 that was first announced earlier this year. As of this week, Microsoft is now testing the next major feature drop for ...

Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update for November, known as KB5068861 and build 26200.7121. The update is now rolling out via Windows Update, and includes a number of new ...

The new taskbar has a new appearance and feels along with the new look of the start-up button. It has become a bit larger than the older version, increasing its presence on the screen. However, ...

Microsoft is today releasing builds for both Dev and Beta channel Insiders. While the Dev channel is receiving Windows 11 build 22454, the beta channel is being served a cumulative update, bumping up ...