Windhawk

Windhawk

https://windhawk.net/

The customization marketplace for Windows programs

Installation

winget install RamenSoftware.Windhawk --source winget --scope machine

See Winget

Disable grouping on the taskbar

Disable grouping on the taskbar - Windhawk
https://windhawk.net/mods/taskbar-grouping

Settings to change:

• Pinning items mode: Running items replace pinned items ---- (( already default))
• ***Place ungrouped items together: On*** ---- ((default is off))
• Use windows icons: Off ---- ((already default))
• Excluded programs:
  • putty.exe
  • kitty.exe
  • Code.exe
• Grouping mode:
  • Inverse: Only disable grouping if excluded ---- (( changed from default of "disable grouping unles excluded" ))

Maybe:

• WindowsTerminal.exe
• mstsc.exe

Hide Network and Sound Volume Icons

https://superuser.com/questions/1689421/how-do-i-hide-the-volume-icon-in-windows-11

Taskbar tray system icon tweaks

https://windhawk.net/mods/taskbar-tray-system-icon-tweaks

Settings:

• Hide volume icon
• Hide network icon
• Hide battery icon
• Hide microphone icon

Other

Taskbar minimize/restore on scroll

Minimize/restore by scrolling the mouse wheel over taskbar buttons and thumbnail previews.

Only Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11 are supported. For older Windows versions check out 7+ Taskbar Tweaker.

Note: To customize the old taskbar on Windows 11 (if using ExplorerPatcher or a similar tool), enable the relevant option in the mod's settings.

Think Windows Frames for Dark Mode

Force thick frames

https://windhawk.net/mods/force-thick-frames