Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Microsoft has quietly added to Windows 11 22H2 a new taskbar-related feature that allows removing all icons from the notification area, effectively leaving only the clock and default indicators.

This policy setting removes Notifications and Action Center from the notification area on the taskbar. The notification area is located at the far right end of the taskbar and includes icons for ...

Microsoft has taken some steps to decouple notifications and quick settings in Windows 11, but is it enough? Find out in our latest Closer Look article which discusses the associated changes. Windows ...

Hey guys, I have a question about the icons in the system tray (or "notification area" as Windows XP calls it).<P>After you've activated "hide inactive icons," you can customize how each icon behaves ...

Microsoft has pulled back from its plan to embed Copilot AI features directly into the Windows 11 Notification Center, ...

Although Microsoft didn’t announce a notification center as part of the Windows 10 Technical Preview, a new hack can enable the feature in semi-functional form. Just keep in mind that much of the ...

The brand is reportedly reconsidering its AI integration strategy, with a renewed focus on more targeted AI features.

Hey guys, I have a question about the system tray on the taskbar (I guess it's called "notification area" now). You know when a new icon loads, it adds an icon to the left of any icons currently ...