A new Windhawk mod brings per-app volume scrolling to the taskbar, and Microsoft should be jealous.
A new Windows 11 mod adds a feature I hope Microsoft makes native to its operating system. If you have Windhawk set up on your PC, you can now run a mod to add taskbar volume controls on a per-app basis.
The mod lets you hover over an app in the taskbar and adjust the volume of that specific app by scrolling.
Windhawk is a mod marketplace for customization. You can install Windhawk through its website and then browse through mods you'd like to use on your PC. The Taskbar Volume Control Per-App mod came out out earlier this week and has already received a few updates.
Windows 11 gets a lot of hate, much of which is justified. But because of all the criticism, it's easy to overlook the good parts of the operating system.
For example, if you hover your mouse over the volume icon in the system tray, you can adjust the volume of your PC. You don't even need to click the icon or open it, scrolling while hovering will adjust the volume smoothly and display a small window indicating the change (it also works with the system tray expanded).
The new Windhawk mod takes that idea a step further by allowing you to hover your cursor over a specific application volume by scrolling.
Windhawk lets you adjust the volume of specific apps by hovering your cursor and scrolling.
(Image credit: Ramen Software)
The same developer has another Windhawk mod that lets you control system volume by hovering over the taskbar and scrolling. As noted by Neowin, the two mods work well together, giving you convenient ways to control your PC volume through the taskbar.
What is Windhawk?
Windhawk is a marketplace for customization. Once you have it set up, you can use mods to customize the look and functionality of Windows 11.
Windhawk is an open-source platform and has a massive library of mods from various developers.
Is Windhawk safe?
Windhawk is generally considered safe to use, though you should always follow best practices such as backing up your system. Using mods on your PC can cause conflicts with other apps as well. If you use the most popular and well-reviewed mods, you will likely be able to use Windhawk without any issues.
What are your favorite Windows 11 mods? Or do you avoid mods altogether? Let us know in the comments!
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