In Windows 7, Microsoft offered the transparent glass visual effect, allowing you to make the taskbar transparent. However, you won't find such an option in Windows 11.

To achieve a transparent taskbar on Windows 11, you can try adjusting the settings in the Personalization menu. Navigate to "Colors," scroll down, and enable the "Transparency effects" toggle.

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Researchers at Microsoft’s Applied Sciences Grop developed a 3D-looking computer interface displayed on a transparent screen. Microsoft’s 3D computing combines Samsung’s new transparent OLED ...

Microsoft has revealed a new transparent Xbox controller that rekindles memories of the OG Xbox era: the Sky Cipher Special Edition. It's available to preorder now at Amazon for $69.99, with a ...

Microsoft patents futuristic transparent laptop display. Microsoft's drawing from its patent of a laptop with transparent display technology. Microsoft. July 30, 2013, 6:04 PM EDT.

In another example of the company's research and innovation, Microsoft has shown off another project - a transparent 3D desktop, with elements that users can interact with virtually.