Hack your Taskbar: Customize and add Toolbars

Have you ever wanted to customize your taskbar to it's full extent? Easy. In fact, I don't even think you realize how much it can be changed! To get started, I'll show you how to add a folder tool bar!

First, unlock your task bar by right-clicking it and selecting Lock the Taskbar. (If it's checked.) Now, right-click it again and select Toolbars > New Toolbar...

Now, browse for a folder that you want, for example, a removable drive would be really good and convenient. Now, your folder will appear on the task bar. Most likely, though, you don't want it there. No problem. Just drag it out onto the desktop, or, if you don't want it there, drag it to the edge of the screen somewhere to attach it to the edge.

Have you ever used the Quick Launch toolbar? I use it all the time to launch my favorite applications. You can move that around, too.

Also, at the bottom right corner is the beloved "thing that has all those icons." If you want to keep some icons behind the little arrow, just right-click the taskbar, select properties, then click Customize... Change the ones you want to always hide or always show. The ones that are always hidden will always stay behind the arrow. This saves a bit of space!