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Create customized toolbars with this user-friendly tool

Create customized toolbars with this user-friendly tool

Vote: (25 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Charles Milette

Version: 2022.1.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(25 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Charles Milette

2022.1.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Users are able to adjust the intensity, color, opacity, and size of their Windows taskbar
  • Taskbar toggling can be adjusted for any user preference
  • App is very lightweight and only requires a few megabytes
  • TranslucentTB doesn't have to run in the background in order to maintain the customized appearance of the taskbar

Cons

  • Some users complain of frequent crashes or taskbar factory resets after using the TranslucentTB application

TranslucentTB is a fully-fledged, lightweight personalization application that allows users to adjust how their Windows taskbar appears. Offering many distinct colors and effects, it's easy for users to adjust the taskbar precisely to their liking.

For those who don't know, the Windows taskbar is the built-in, vertical strip control panel that appears constantly on the bottom of your screen. The taskbar shows which apps are currently running in the background. Taskbars are handy for users to seamlessly switch between the primary apps that they're using.

However, the Windows taskbar is frequently criticized from appearing ugly, bulky, or obtrusive during normal operation. That's where TranslucentTB comes in.

Featuring several design options, users are able to make their taskbar completely transparent unless they toggle it by hovering their mouse. Users have full control over the color, opacity, and intensity of their taskbar.

Though it's possible to manually adjust the taskbar, TranslucentTB is a simple one-page software that automatically adjusts taskbar settings for you. Users don't need any specialized programming or UX design experience in order to make a great looking taskbar.

If users decide to make their taskbar completely transparent, they can select what options will toggle the taskbar into view. For instance, many users choose to add an unobtrusive arrow icon into the corner of their screen that they can press to toggle the taskbar.

All in all, most users are satisfied with the performance of the Taskbar app. However, some experience frequent crashes or have their taskbar revert to factory setting after using the app. Depending on the age of your operating system, TranslucentTB may not have full support for older Windows devices.

It's recommended that you always start the TranslucentTB program with administrative privileges, as a built-in Microsoft anti-virus program may prevent it from fully functioning.

Pros

  • Users are able to adjust the intensity, color, opacity, and size of their Windows taskbar
  • Taskbar toggling can be adjusted for any user preference
  • App is very lightweight and only requires a few megabytes
  • TranslucentTB doesn't have to run in the background in order to maintain the customized appearance of the taskbar

Cons

  • Some users complain of frequent crashes or taskbar factory resets after using the TranslucentTB application