Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Windows 10 Home a $15: biitt.ly/Lcum9
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Website: teksyndicate.com
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Download RetroBar here: github.com/dremin/RetroBar
(click on "Releases" on the right sidebar, get the version for your system)
Get my dark themes for RetroBar here: deviantart.com/madhale/art/RetroBar-Dark-Modes-Windows-95-2000-XP-Etc-1053142400
OR, if you don't want to deal with the ai-hell that is deviant art, grab the dark themes here: easymode.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/misskey/a9d30a3a-7395-4156-b1a2-c8a69faf8b41
Here's the Longhorn Jade theme I used as a cheat sheet:
deviantart.com/longhornfusion/art/Longhorn-Jade-M7-4042-4093-for-RetroBar-965395315
Download EarTrumpet (better audio flyout): apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh516xp?amp%3Bgl=US&hl=en-us&gl=US
RetroBar is a Windows taskbar replacement that works on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11. It works like the old taskbars on Vista (it was optional on 7) going all the way back to Windows 98 (or maybe 95).
The key difference here is the placement of the QuickLaunch area. It's on the left, then the tabs are on the taskbar to the right. See the video for a full demonstration.
I didn't realize how much I missed this layout. I currently use RetroBar on Windows and I use Plasma 6 on Fedora with a layout that is basically the same. It's awesome. Let me know what you think.
TOC
00:00 The Community Responds
01:04 Whokeys
02:00 Let's Install RetroBar
03:10 Why I like QuickLaunch better than the modern taskbar icons
05:30 RetroBar Functionality Overview
06:30 Install My RetroBar Dark Themes
09:30 Limitations of RetroBar
10:00 Extra Credit - Replace the Volume Flyout
11:50 Managing the QuickLaunch Area
12:55 Extra Credit - Remember Launchy? Check this out
13:17 What should we do next?
Social: https://easymode.im/@ward/
https://bsky.app/profile/wardhale.bsky.social
Twitter: twitter.com/teksyndicate
Discord: discord.gg/vsCxNSD
Twitch: twitch.tv/midnightdojo
#windows11 #hack #windows 10 #taskbar #retrobar
For marketing (sponsorship opportunities) inquiries email inbox@teksyndicate.com
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases... even though Amazon is ugly.
Whokeys Mid-Year Sale 25% code:TS25
Windows 11 Pro a $23: biitt.ly/Bfj6E
Windows 10 Pro a $17: biitt.ly/XNQ7G
Windows 10 Home a $15: biitt.ly/Lcum9
Windows 11 Home a $22: biitt.ly/gHG0u
Office 2019 Pro a $49: biitt.ly/Z9VtR
Office 2016 Pro a $29: biitt.ly/dtNvb
whokeys.com
#windows11 #midyearsale #whokeys
Store: epicpants.com
Music: zweihander.com
Website: teksyndicate.com
-----------------------------
Download RetroBar here: github.com/dremin/RetroBar
(click on "Releases" on the right sidebar, get the version for your system)
Get my dark themes for RetroBar here: deviantart.com/madhale/art/RetroBar-Dark-Modes-Windows-95-2000-XP-Etc-1053142400
OR, if you don't want to deal with the ai-hell that is deviant art, grab the dark themes here: easymode.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/misskey/a9d30a3a-7395-4156-b1a2-c8a69faf8b41
Here's the Longhorn Jade theme I used as a cheat sheet:
deviantart.com/longhornfusion/art/Longhorn-Jade-M7-4042-4093-for-RetroBar-965395315
Download EarTrumpet (better audio flyout): apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh516xp?amp%3Bgl=US&hl=en-us&gl=US
RetroBar is a Windows taskbar replacement that works on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11. It works like the old taskbars on Vista (it was optional on 7) going all the way back to Windows 98 (or maybe 95).
The key difference here is the placement of the QuickLaunch area. It's on the left, then the tabs are on the taskbar to the right. See the video for a full demonstration.
I didn't realize how much I missed this layout. I currently use RetroBar on Windows and I use Plasma 6 on Fedora with a layout that is basically the same. It's awesome. Let me know what you think.
TOC
00:00 The Community Responds
01:04 Whokeys
02:00 Let's Install RetroBar
03:10 Why I like QuickLaunch better than the modern taskbar icons
05:30 RetroBar Functionality Overview
06:30 Install My RetroBar Dark Themes
09:30 Limitations of RetroBar
10:00 Extra Credit - Replace the Volume Flyout
11:50 Managing the QuickLaunch Area
12:55 Extra Credit - Remember Launchy? Check this out
13:17 What should we do next?
Social: https://easymode.im/@ward/
https://bsky.app/profile/wardhale.bsky.social
Twitter: twitter.com/teksyndicate
Discord: discord.gg/vsCxNSD
Twitch: twitch.tv/midnightdojo
#windows11 #hack #windows 10 #taskbar #retrobar
For marketing (sponsorship opportunities) inquiries email inbox@teksyndicate.com
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases... even though Amazon is ugly.
