True Launch Bar

dacrone · Sep 30, 2021

The-Hive said:
No mine is fine Edwin thanks, just trying to help Nodiety. I use the taskbar as is, cantered with a 3rd party start menu on the left so I get the best of old and new and a desktop clock with decent font reduced and fixed to be over the taskbar so it looks like its part of it.

which clock? thanks.

The-Hive · Sep 30, 2021

dacrone said:
which clock? thanks.

It is called Desktop Digital Clock. Very customisable. if you want it I would suggest the portable option and just put the files in a folder of your choice, as it installs it in an unusual place. Here is the link:

Download DesktopDigitalClock 6.26 - MajorGeeks

DesktopDigitalClock keeps the time on your desktop through a mildly customizable digital-style clock display. DesktopDigitalClock includes different themes usable for all Microsoft OS inspired by the lock screen. You can set the clock with different colors and transparency. It also permits it to...

www.majorgeeks.com

Sorry I cannot send you a pic of it as I am on a different computer.
Anything else give us a shout ...... Rod

Wisewiz · Sep 30, 2021

I have a link to Yuri Kobets on Facebook, and I just pointed him yesterday to this thread (for interest). Heard back, but just a "thank you."

Again, I don't think he'll do a thing until/unless MS starts letting us use taskbar toolbars again, and I'm guessing that's extremely unlikely.

Between customizing the Start screen, customizing the WinX menu, and customizing the File Explorer taskbar icon's right-click menu, I'm covering everything I had covered with TLB, so I've decided that taskbar toolbars are NOT a deal-breaker for me any more.

Ya learn, ya adapt, and sometimes, ya just accept.

Tweakfiend · Oct 1, 2021

I have a link to Yuri Kobets on Facebook, and I just pointed him yesterday to this thread (for interest). Heard back, but just a "thank you."

From experience , Mr Kobets likes your financial contributions to his product, but his accountability is zero , as per my email to him.

The-Hive · Oct 1, 2021

dacrone said:
which clock? thanks.

Here is a pic of my clock fixed on top of the taskbar

Birk · Oct 3, 2021

I've been using STabLauncher on Win10 for years and frankly couldn't live without it. I see the standard Win10 launch bar so seldom I really don't care what MS does with it. My concern is that STabLauncher has been stabilized for quite a while and I don't know if it will work on Win11. I've sent them an email asking that very question, but I'm not sure I'll get an answer. Can someone here who has Win11 running check it out?

Edwin · Oct 3, 2021

Birk said:
...Can someone here who has Win11 running check it out?

Yeah, it works..., some glitches though...

Birk · Oct 3, 2021

Thanks. That was my biggest fear about 11.

Try3 · Oct 3, 2021

Birk said:
I've been using STabLauncher on Win10 for years …

Birk, Edwin,

Are there limits to the number of tabs on it or the number of icons in each tab?
Can you have sub-tabs i.e. can you have an entry on a tab that opens up another tab in the way that Windows 10 Taskbar Toolbars can have fly-out sub-folders

Denis

schneidernet · Oct 3, 2021

TLB has a standalone version. I have the Win 11 bar on top and TLB docked to the left. Works fine but TLB was cleaner when part of the Win taskbar.

Just go to Start -> TLB -> Standalone TLB. You can tweak it by left-clicking and selecting Toolbar Properties TLB settings.

Birk · Oct 3, 2021

Try3 said:
Birk, Edwin,

Are there limits to the number of tabs on it

As far as I can tell the tab bar width is limited only by screen width.

Try3 said:
or the number of icons in each tab?

No limit to # icons/tab

Try3 said:
Can you have sub-tabs

No

Try3 · Oct 3, 2021

Birk,

Thanks for the clear-cut answer.

Denis

Wisewiz · Oct 3, 2021

schneidernet said:
TLB has a standalone version. I have the Win 11 bar on top and TLB docked to the left. Works fine but TLB was cleaner when part of the Win taskbar.

Just go to Start -> TLB -> Standalone TLB. You can tweak it by left-clicking and selecting Toolbar Properties TLB settings.

@schneidernet
I deleted those shortcuts in Start too long ago to remember what they called up. I suppose I thought I'd always be able to right-click Taskbar and get to Toolbars. Would you mind opening Properties on your Standalone TLB shortcut and copy-pasting here what you find in the Target? Thanks a lot. No rush.

Edwin · Oct 3, 2021

Ah, fellas..., need I remind you, QTTabBar also works a treat!

Wisewiz · Oct 3, 2021

Hey, Edwin!

I'm sure you're happy with QTTabBar, as you've been using it forever.

I think the point we're after in this thread, though, is that many of us are old fans (and maybe masters) of TLB, and would like to continue using it, instead of learning a new system. We're just looking for ways to use our already acquired skills in Win 11.

I must say that I'm impressed by your screenshots, though. Wow!

Dan

Edwin · Oct 3, 2021

Wisewiz said:
... I think the point we're after in this thread, though, is that many of us are old fans (and maybe masters) of TLB, and would like to continue using it...

Got it, sorry!

Wisewiz · Oct 3, 2021

Nothing to be sorry about, my friend. Your counsel is depended upon by many members here, including me.

!!

schneidernet · Oct 3, 2021

Wisewiz said:
@schneidernet
I deleted those shortcuts in Start too long ago to remember what they called up. I suppose I thought I'd always be able to right-click Taskbar and get to Toolbars. Would you mind opening Properties on your Standalone TLB shortcut and copy-pasting here what you find in the Target? Thanks a lot. No rush.

"C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\True Launch Bar\Standalone True Launch Bar.lnk"

schneidernet · Oct 3, 2021

Nodeity said:
I actually use Directory Opus in place of explorer, it is so far ahead of MS's File Explorer it's not even funny. Thanks for the tip though. :)

I really liked Directory Opus. I really didn't like the price too. Gone.

schneidernet · Oct 3, 2021

Snip of my Left attached Standalone TLB toolbar:

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