Taskbar articles

Microsoft is rethinking Windows 11 after months of complaints

Highly anticipated: Microsoft is taking a closer look at Windows 11 after months of criticism over the operating system's uneven performance and intrusive AI features. The company has begun outlining a series of engineering fixes and user experience overhauls aimed at rebuilding confidence in its flagship product, with the first phase arriving in preview builds this spring and broader improvements planned throughout 2026.

Microsoft tests new Windows AI in the taskbar and File Explorer

Windows 11 keeps adding small conveniences, including speed tests

Windows 11 adds taskbar 'End Task' button for killing frozen apps

In a nutshell: Microsoft has quietly introduced a new Windows feature allowing you to deal with unresponsive applications faster. A new "End Task" option is available directly from the taskbar, streamlining a process that usually requires a few more steps and a trip to the Task Manager list of running programs.

Microsoft to integrate AI into Windows 11 for smarter search and taskbar functionality

Windows 11 Insider build adds a slick taskbar shortcut for speedy app juggling

Windows 11 Start menu and taskbar to soon gain several new customization features

Windows 11 users can soon tell the taskbar to never combine app icons

Microsoft testing an Edge feature that adds a second taskbar to Windows

Microsoft introduces a redesigned Taskbar Overflow experience in latest Windows 11 Insider build

Reviving movable taskbars in Windows 11 isn't a priority for Microsoft