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While everyone’s asking ChatGPT to write their grocery lists, I’ve been finding the AI tricks that actually save you hours of work. The prompts that make you sound smarter in meetings. The tools that ...

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Add the TaskbarSi value to the Windows Registry. Change value data to 0 for a small taskbar or 2 for bigger icons. Restart or log out for it to take effect. The easiest way to change the Windows 11 ...

Something to look forward to: Many long-time Windows 10 users did not receive the Start menu overhaul in Windows 11 too well, in part because it lost many of its staple functions, including taskbar ...

You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Microsoft Weekly is here, bringing you the latest stories from the Microsoft World, such as big updates for Windows 11 Start menu and taskbar, new Game Pass prices, Patch Tuesday, and more. In this ...

A smaller taskbar is also on the way later this year. A smaller taskbar is also on the way later this year. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, ...