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Joerg_Baermann
Aug 31, 2021Brass Contributor
Windows 11 Start and Taskbar feedback
Got nothing against that the start menu is simplified, but I still dislike to be forced scrolling trough app pages like on an iPad/Chromebook. On Windows 10 all pins could be displayed on a glance a...
Georgi_Tchobanov
Jan 31, 2022Copper Contributor
Unmovable taskbar is not just a minus in my opinion but it's a huge leap backwards. Overall the discrepancy with the customizations and flexibility when using the taskbar is a disaster...
Microsoft absolutely must make quick changes on the Taskbar and Start to give people the ability to use it as it suits them best.
I personally find the new Start fine. I never did quite use it as much, but the Taskbar locked at the bottom is just breaking my heart! Is it just me that finds the idea of opening some useable space from vertically? Most webpages have a huge blank spaces on the left and right side and some content in the middle and if you put the Taskbar on the sides you just get to view a few inches more content than you would if you keep it at the bottom or top.
Also I can't find a way to stop the taskbar from stacking windows together. It's much harder to find what I'm trying to open and so annoying to have to hover the mouse and than wait for it to show the windows than to hover on top of each one to see what they are and the titles of the windows are just too small on the preview. If I have them all shown on the task bar separately I can find what I need faster and it's much easier...
Bring back the options that we have in windows 10... These things are just basic necessities that everyone is used to using more or less.
Microsoft absolutely must make quick changes on the Taskbar and Start to give people the ability to use it as it suits them best.
I personally find the new Start fine. I never did quite use it as much, but the Taskbar locked at the bottom is just breaking my heart! Is it just me that finds the idea of opening some useable space from vertically? Most webpages have a huge blank spaces on the left and right side and some content in the middle and if you put the Taskbar on the sides you just get to view a few inches more content than you would if you keep it at the bottom or top.
Also I can't find a way to stop the taskbar from stacking windows together. It's much harder to find what I'm trying to open and so annoying to have to hover the mouse and than wait for it to show the windows than to hover on top of each one to see what they are and the titles of the windows are just too small on the preview. If I have them all shown on the task bar separately I can find what I need faster and it's much easier...
Bring back the options that we have in windows 10... These things are just basic necessities that everyone is used to using more or less.
- HavsgaardDec 20, 2023Copper ContributorI've been a Microsoft user since the days of MS-DOS 5.0 and have witnessed the company's evolution firsthand. Lately, though, with the advent of Windows 10 and 11, I've noticed a troubling pattern: the move towards an interface that emphasizes more whitespace, larger icons, and less customization. It seems there's a push to align Windows with the aesthetics of macOS, which is puzzling to me.
As someone deeply experienced in end-user interface design, I'm genuinely surprised by Microsoft's recent UI changes, which often disregard user preferences and remove established functionalities. It appears that changes are being made for the sake of change, rather than necessity or user demand. The old adage of "if it's not broken, don't fix it" comes to mind – users should be given choices, not have them taken away.
Take the Windows 11 taskbar, for example. It used to offer features like quick launch and multiple lines, all within a simple and efficient layout. Now, it's been stripped down to an unrecognizable state, filled with unused space and unnecessarily large icons. To make matters worse, even the latest Canary build seems to block third-party modifications that could restore its utility. This move away from a functional design is disappointing and, frankly, inexplicable.