Many users rely on the tablet mode experience in Windows when utilizing the Taskbar.

However, a common user pain point arises when Recent screens switch to the tablet mode UI even with the Taskbar enabled. This can be jarring and disruptive as the tablet mode UI often lacks the functionality and streamlined navigation users expect.

The ideal solution would allow users to force their Recent screens to adopt a phone UI instead, even when the Taskbar is active. This would provide a more consistent and convenient experience, especially considering the rise in popularity of mobile-first design paradigms.

While some open-source applications exist that offer a degree of customization regarding the Recent Screens' appearance, a native solution directly integrated into Windows would be highly beneficial.
Imagine, for instance, being able to swiftly access the Phone UI to quickly scan through recently used apps or files, mirroring the intuitive experience of a smartphone. This integration would align Windows with the evolving user expectations for seamless multi-device experiences.

This article is created by nurl and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
All articles on this site, unless otherwise specified as reprints or sources, are either original works or translations by this site. Please ensure proper attribution before reprinting.