Re:The Windows 11 taskbar is an annoying step backward
by gruez on Thursday January 20, 2022 @11:55PM
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that sounds more of a problem with all the random apps you install than being a "windows" issue. microsoft can take steps to mitigate it (eg. by making hiding system tray icons by default), but calling it a "poor UI choice" on their part doesn't make much sense. it's like blaming firefox for allowing sites with annoying banners and not having adblocker by default.
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Re:The Windows 11 taskbar is an annoying step backward
by ntSean on Friday January 21, 2022 @12:10AM
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Am I supposed to practice driver minimalism to prevent a slew of tray icons from occupying my screen?
It is poor design by having that be the form of which quick access to settings is provided. The tray icon paradigm simply invites clutter.
Re:The Windows 11 taskbar is an annoying step backward
by gruez on Friday January 21, 2022 @12:19AM
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> Am I supposed to practice driver minimalism to prevent a slew of tray icons from occupying my screen?
The taskbar icons are added by programs that are running. Disabling autorun for them prevents them from starting, and therefore the icons from showing up. I'd say 90% of the time disabling autorun for the companion program doesn't break any functionality.