The Windows 7 taskbar is still the same place as before and is used for switching between windows. Win7 makes it easier to see, more flexible, and more powerful.

With Windows 7 you can pin favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. You can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. There are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. For a real time saver, you can even close windows from the thumbnail previews.

With this feature and two computer screens , I can have 8, 10 and sometimes a dozen windows, apps, and browser session going and jump back and forth with ease.

Load up your task tray and see how it works, and increase your efficiency.