Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)

When Windows 11 launched in 2021, we mostly liked its refreshed look—the rounded corners and menus with just a hint of ...

13 Windows 11 updates from early May 2026 and their impact on the OS

Windows 11 preview builds add Taskbar positioning, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, and major update improvements for 2026.

Windows 11 gets taskbar customisation, Start menu changes and more: Details

Microsoft is bringing major Start menu and taskbar changes to Windows 11, including movable taskbars, smaller layouts, and improved customisation controls ...
ZDNet

Microsoft is finally bringing the movable taskbar to Windows 11 - here's who can try it now

Microsoft will finally let you move the Windows 11 taskbar. Changes to the taskbar are rolling out to Windows 11 insiders. Microsoft also promises several tweaks to the Start menu. Windows 11 users ...
Windows Central

Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new customizable Taskbar — resizable and movable options from Windows 10 coming soon

Microsoft has announced major upgrades coming soon to the Taskbar on Windows 11 that will enable new capabilities that users have been requesting since Windows 11's debut in 2021. With these updates, ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5089549 Fixes Taskbar Freeze and Explorer Bugs After Sign-In

Microsoft’s KB5089549 update fixes Windows 11 taskbar freezes, desktop right-click issues, and Explorer reliability bugs.