SuperBar Vs Normal Taskbar

With a widescreen monitor, it makes more sense to me to put the taskbar on the left side of the screen (vertically). This optimizes screen real-estate for most applications. But when the bar is on the side of the screen, it puts the start menu button at the top of the screen. Anyone know a way to flip it vertically?

Either way, if you have a nice widescreen monitor, i recommend trying the taskbar on the side of the screen. It takes a bit to get used to, but you may just like it better :)

I use the "vista" taskbar. I've tried hard to like and use the new taskbar each and every time I installed a new build but I've come to the conclusion that its just not for me.

ten said:

For me the start menu is for low priority so don't tell me to use things the way you do. I'm not you.

So you have 50 programs you use everyday?

copernicus said:

So you have 50 programs you use everyday?

I just counted and I actually use 73 programs everyday. Why are you asking?

BTW, I also use classic theme and run the starter edition. Got a problem with that?

I'm glad other people hate the start menu also. How do you turn on the old taskbar?

Zidane24 said:

People have different ways of doing things on a PC (which is what makes it great to me)...if he wants 50 QL links than I won't Judge...I personally like to hit start and type the program I want to run. This way benefits me on remember good commands and locations of programs

yep, that's what i have started doing, press the windows key, then tap tap tap - program starts without having to grab the mouse...:)

i'm getting to love the superbar more each day as i'm learning how to use jumplists more effectively.

man, what a great OS! shame we've got to pay for it soon

I just love the new taskbar. I use it on the right and it's perfect for me.

ten said:

I just counted and I actually use 73 programs everyday. Why are you asking?

BTW, I also use classic theme and run the starter edition. Got a problem with that?

+1 for convenient quick-launching galore - but I do love the new taskbar. It just needs some launch enhancemenmt. I tried 7 Dock and some of the other freeware and they didn't do it for me. In the end I ended shelling out a bit of cash for what for me is a great product: True Launch Bar, which not only has a super-configurable launching environment, but also has a slew of incredible add-ons / plug-ins you can install for free:

True Launch Bar

But this stuff is highly personal to your way of working, so yes, YMMV