Re: Simple taskbar issue

[Arlen Holder]

On Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:04:26 -0700, Ken Blake wrote:

> As far as I'm concerned, the best way to save the space the text labels
> take is to move the task bar to the left (or right) edge of the screen
> instead of accepting the default of having it at the bottom.

Look at this screenshot:
o <https://i.postimg.cc/SNdjMVZd/taskbarmenu05.jpg>

IMHO, particularly with dual screens, it's most efficient
(in terms of consistency & monitor real estate)
to put _both_ taskbars edge to edge.
o Philosophy on a tutorial for setting up Windows in a well organized KISS philosopy such that search is never needed & reinstall is trivial
<https://groups.google.com/g/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/c/1Gf59YRkaI8>

As Paul is aware, interestingly so, the two taskbars are _different_
slightly, in that the secondary taskbar has a couple fewer buttons.

What I recommend, particularly for dual but even for single monitor setups:
1. Set taskbar to the left or right side (if you have only 1 monitor).
o How can we further IMPROVE the efficiency of the Windows left-side desktop pane?
<https://groups.google.com/g/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/c/OoKl4lKrFUc>
2. Set taskbar to the side next to the second monitor (if you have two).
o Philosophically, how do you "organize" two monitors (only applicable to those of you with dual monitors)
<https://groups.google.com/g/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/c/OVaj9a326Bo>
3. If desired, change the size of the taskbar & set taskbar to small icons
4. If desired, remove the unnecessary taskview button (thumbnail views)
5. If desired, disable the obnoxious taskbar hover preview menus
6. If desired, turn off the "show labels for taskbar icons
o How to turn off those annoying mouse hover taskbar preview thumbnails in Windows 10
<https://groups.google.com/g/alt.comp.microsoft.windows/c/l80ibav9TGc>
7. If desired, disable snap to window boundaries
o Settings > System > Multitasking > Snap windows
8. If desired, configure the pinned folder jump list and lock it from history
9. If desired hide running app icons & system icons in the notification area
o How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10
<https://www.howtogeek.com/225568/how-to-configure-and-customize-the-taskbar-in-windows-10/>
10. If desired, enable the peek to preview feature of the taskbar
11. Pin to the taskbar your WinXP-style cascade accordion pull-out menu
o Why does anyone bother to install Classic Shell on Windows if all they want is the WinXP accordion-style sliding cascade Start Menu?
<https://groups.google.com/g/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/c/dTHKXIdlqcw>
o Can windows 10 be made to look like XP?
<https://groups.google.com/g/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/c/GIEGzBnB1SA>
12. Remove Cortana (it's always there anyway so you don't need the icon)
13. If necessary, overlay the time/date display (I randomize time zones)
o Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?
<https://groups.google.com/g/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/c/iLOWzt31Lys>
14. If desired add the "Run" icon since most commands are using Win+R
o Over 250 Start > Run commands (please improve this Start Run commands list)
<https://groups.google.com/g/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/c/cc1lGn3ty0E>
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