Some more thoughts about the Windows 7 taskbar, a.k.a. Superbar
By Michael Pietroforte | 5 Comments | PermalinkWhen Windows 7 was still in beta, I asked 4sysops readers about their opinion of the new taskbar in Windows 7, a.k.a. Superbar. When I wrote the article at that time I was not really convinced of the value of this new feature, but I needed more experience. Using such a feature on test systems is quite different from working with it in a productive environment. I have been using Windows 7 on my laptop for a while, and my final verdict about the Superbar stands now. I also want to share how I use the Windows 7 taskbar.
I think this is an important topic, especially for IT pros, because we usually work with many applications simultaneously and switch between tools all day. Hence, finding the best method to switch tasks can increase your productivity significantly, even if the time needed to change from one tool another is only a second. These seconds add up over a long work day. Even more important is the fact that switching quickly between applications is essential for keeping your focus. If you need two seconds or more to switch between apps, then this will certainly have a negative effect on your concentration and will tire you out quickly.




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It is probably only a matter of days now until Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will RTM. Thus, it is time for every Windows admin to get acquainted with the enhancements of both operating systems. I’ve already tried to 
