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TranslucentTB

A Windows utility that modifies the taskbar's appearance, allowing users to adjust transparency and customize visual effects

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Lightweight
Optimized to use few system resources ensuring that memory and CPU cycles are available for other demanding applications.
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Taskbar Transparency Control
Adjusts the transparency of the taskbar to display as translucent.
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Color Picker with Alpha Support
Pick a color and set transparency level for the taskbar so users can control color and opacity precisely.
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Live Preview
Show changes in real time as settings are adjusted so users can confirm appearance before applying.
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Taskbar Modes
Provides with different taskbar modes to allow specific taskbar customization for each mode, with one mode to be chosen at a time. Taskbar modes include, Normal, Clear, Opaque, Blur, Acrylic.
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Normal Mode
Allows to retain the standard Windows taskbar appearance, as if the app is not active.
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Opaque Mode
Apply a solid tint to the taskbar to maintain a uniform appearance when transparency is not desired.
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Clear Mode
Displays the taskbar with a tint and a level of transparency defined by the user.
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Blur Mode
Add a blur effect to the background of taskbar to reduce visual detail from windows while keeping layout visible.
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Acrylic Mode
Use a layered visual effect similar to Microsoft’s Fluent Design to create a depth effect behind the taskbar.
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Dynamic Modes
Allows to customize taskbar based on system conditions, and these can be used with each other. Dynamic modes include Visible window, Maximized window, Start opened, Search opened, Task view opened.
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Visible Window Mode
Change the taskbar to a specified appearance when a window is currently open on the desktop.
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Maximized Window Mode
Change the taskbar to a specified appearance when a window is currently maximized.
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Start Menu Mode
Change the taskbar to a specified appearance when the start menu is opened.
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Search Mode
Change the taskbar to a specified appearance when the search menu is opened.
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Task View Mode
Change the taskbar to a specified appearance when the task view is opened.
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Aero Peek Toggle
Toggle the Aero Peek button depending on the currently active dynamic mode.
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Taskbar Line Toggle
Show or hide the taskbar line depending on the active dynamic mode.
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Compatibility with other tools
Compatible with other tools such as RoundedTB and ExplorerPatcher, that may modify taskbar.
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Update Compatibility Issues
Windows updates can introduce changes that interrupt applied settings, forcing users to reapply modifications to the taskbar.

Platform

Desktop

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System Requirements

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Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher

Ratings

4.50
5

Microsoft Store
4.5
5
based on 8163 reviews

Developer

Written in

C++

Initial Release

23 August 2018

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