Windows Tray ((full)) Instant

Spend five minutes today customizing it. Hide what you don't need. Unhide what you do. Add a second clock.

πŸ’‘ If you want to keep your desktop focused, many apps have a "Close to tray" setting that keeps them running in the background even after you hit the 'X' button. If you'd like, I can help you with: Cleaning up specific icons that won't go away Enabling/Disabling system icons like the clock or volume windows tray

The tray is more than just a graveyard for icons; it is a dynamic control center for your PC. 1. The Overflow Menu Spend five minutes today customizing it

Let’s be honest. When you think of "Windows productivity," you think of snapping windows, virtual desktops, or the Start Menu. Add a second clock

If an app is running but the icon is gone, check the overflow menu first. If it's still missing, you may need to restart Windows Explorer in the Task Manager.

The tray gives you a lifeline. From there, you can kill the frozen app without restarting your whole computer.