Guys, I , for whatever reason, cannot post in the proper forum - Desktops. There is no New Post button. So I am posting here, maybe the admins can move it and investigate.
I hook up my Mint 18 Mate to a work projector which changes my resolution to 1024x768 or something like that. I have 10 or so apps pinned to my "quicklaunch" (little panel next to start button) so that is permanently taking a bit of my "taskbar" horizontal space. When I am connected to the projector my horizontal space on the panel/taskbar shrinks to almost nothing and after opening 4-5 apps, they lose their icons and captions because they are squeezed too much.
I desperately need a Windows-like feature where you could extend the taskbar to a double functional height (not aesthetic one, i know how to do that). Apparently there was some buggy applet to do that but i never got it to work. I know this has been discussed in the past but I am hoping that new additions (18.3? etc) can resurrect the idea.
Can this be added to the feature request? This is a make or break it issue for me. I simply cannot use Mint for work if the active app tabs are indiscernible due to being squeezed too much. I literally don't know what to click on. Two lines would solve this perfectly, much like it does in Windows.
Is there hope on the horizon?
Mint Mate: Desperately need double functional height of taskbar.
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Mint Mate: Desperately need double functional height of taskbar.
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Re: Unable to post in Desktop forum. Desperately need double functional height of taskbar.
In the Desktops board you need to go into the proper sub-forum, Mate in your case. You find the button for creating a new thread there.
I cannot answer your question regarding Mate, as I use Cinnamon.
I cannot answer your question regarding Mate, as I use Cinnamon.
Re: Unable to post in Desktop forum. Desperately need double functional height of taskbar.
Oh dang it, you're right. I did not click Mate.... Just went to Deskops. Thanks
Re: Unable to post in Desktop forum. Desperately need double functional height of taskbar.
Did you right click the panel (task bar)? That will let you size the panel.
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Re: Mint Mate: Desperately need double functional height of taskbar.
Hi,
Another approach may be to install/test something like Docky (Software Manager)?
Another approach may be to install/test something like Docky (Software Manager)?
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