Simple Taskbar, a free and open-source GNOME Shell extension, has released version 77, which introduces a Windows-style clock and several enhancements such as refined icon magnification and fixes for previous issues. This extension aims to provide a taskbar experience similar to Windows, addressing a common complaint among users transitioning from other operating systems. Despite its warm reception, concerns about stability persist due to its rapid release pace and being maintained by a single developer. The update includes various aesthetic improvements and a notable fix that prevents system freezes when toggling the Floating Panel mode, reflecting the developer's responsiveness to community feedback

Simple Taskbar V77 for GNOME Ships Windows 11-Style Taskbar, Start Menu and Fixes

Simple Taskbar, a free open-source GNOME Shell extension maintained by one developer under the name Sultech, has version 77 out. The update rolls in a Windows-style clock with full clock options, refined icon magnification, corner-radius and floating-gap tweaks, plus a fix for the freeze users hit when toggling Floating Panel mode. Positioned directly against Dash to Dock and Dash to Panel, it's drawn a warm reception in r/gnome, though its breakneck release cadence and solo-maintainer model raise real concerns about stability after a GNOME upgrade.

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