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new task bar productivity and efficiency
Hi everyone,
Just got Win 7 Pro a couple of days ago. Now I understand the hot new feature is the taskbar. I keep reading that people think it is a more efficient way to use your computer etc etc.
However, I can not figure out the advantage over the original task bar, such as XP and Vista. (ps i know you can get back to the original quick launch and task bar in 7).
here is what I dont like about it:
- I can not see all the open instances of a program. For example live messenger with multiple conversations. It is really annoying to not know who your talking to at all times.
- To get to a given window, i have to hover over the icon, and then select the appropriate thumbnail. Compare that to just clicking on a window in the old task bar.
- can not pin various folders and recycling bin. folders all merge into one, which is annoying for browsing multiple folders (obviously :P)
These are my three big hitters. Now my ultimate set up is this:
classic task bar with quick launch for getting firefox and show desktop right next to you, with an object doc up top for shortcuts (for example rocket doc or something).
I would like to hear what others think about the efficiency and productivity of the new task bar in win 7.
NOTE: I am not trying to bash win 7, i just want to hear some opinions. Maybe im not using my task bar as I should? Let me know.