Windows 11 just revived one of its most missed features
THE SO WHAT
Windows restoring free taskbar positioning is a small but telling reversal—Microsoft is still willing to unwind opinionated UX bets when power users push back. For enterprise app teams, it’s a reminder to keep layouts and controls flexible; hard constraints that fight muscle memory will eventually cost you adoption.
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