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Build 26120.3671 for Windows 11 gets Taskbar, QMR, Share, AI changes in Beta Channel
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 build 26120.3671 in the Beta Channel as the update KB5055622 for version 24H2. In this preview, the company rolls out a new option to change the Taskbar icon size, rolls out a new drag tray feature to share files more easily, improves AI features, and fixes previously known issues. Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (Beta)…
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Microsoft starts testing Windows 11 taskbar icon scaling
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 Windows Insiders in the Beta (Build 26120.3671) and Dev (Build 26200.5518) channels on Windows 11, version 24H2. “We are starting to roll out taskbar icon scaling to Windows…
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KB5055625 for Windows 11 (build 26200.5518) makes Taskbar icons smaller in Dev Channel
Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 build 26200.5518 in the Dev Channel as the update KB5055625 for version 24H2. This preview for Insiders adds a new option to change the Taskbar icon size, rolls out a new drag tray feature to share files more easily, improves AI features, and fixes previously known issues. Windows 11 build 26200.5518 (Dev)…
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Microsoft is Finally Fixing Another Taskbar Problem in Windows 11
Summary Windows 11 taskbar now allows for smaller icons, providing more customization options for users. Smaller icons help fit more items in the taskbar, improving organization and reducing clutter. This feature is currently available for Dev and Beta Insider channels, coming to all users in the next major Windows update. The basics of your Windows taskbar design have remained mostly…
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Why I Purge Every Icon From My Desktop, Including the Taskbar
Summary App and file icons are visual distractions that draw attention away from the task at hand. Desktop icons and taskbars invite me to attempt, typically unsuccessfully, to multitask. I prefer using keyboard shortcuts and voice assistants to launch apps rather than clicking desktop icons. If an app icon appears on my desktop—ZAP! Gone. I now even hide my taskbar…
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How to show battery percentage in Taskbar on Windows 10
You’ve probably noticed the battery icon in the Taskbar on your Windows 10 laptop or tablet. This visual element lets you know when your device is running on AC power and how much battery life is left at a glance. However, to see the exact percentage of remaining battery life, you have to click the icon. While this works fine,…
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How to enable Battery Percentage in Taskbar on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can now show battery percentage in the Taskbar with a new setting available on the “Power & battery” page from the Settings app, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps on how to enable the feature. Although the system has been able to show an icon every time your laptop is on battery for a…
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How to Make Your Windows 11 Taskbar Transparent
Summary Windows 11 has yet to introduce an official way to make the taskbar transparent. The TranslucentTB app can be used to achieve a transparent taskbar. You should regularly check for updates to TranslucentTB to avoid any compatibility issues. The best thing about the Windows 11 taskbar is its ability to change alignment from left to center and vice versa.…
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How to restore AM/PM and year for time and date in Taskbar on Windows 11
To restore AM/PM and year in the Taskbar, open Settings > Time & language > Date & time, click the “Show time and date in the System tray” setting, and disable the “Show abbreviated time and date” option. On Windows 11, missing parts of the time and date in the Taskbar is not a bug. It’s the new format for the clock. However, there’s an option…
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Windows 11 is adding a ‘Share’ button to the Start menu and Taskbar
Microsoft wants you to share content/items more frequently, so it’s now adding the “Share” button everywhere, including the Start menu and even the taskbar. Windows 11’s Share UI is a built-in feature that lets you quickly share content from apps or files. Share UI in Windows 11 Source: BleepingComputer When you use the Share button, a panel appears showing options…
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