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> By default, new tray icons are hidden and invisible; the icons are only displayed if explicitly enabled. So now it's even easier for crapware to sneak onto y
by nuclear_eclipse 18y ago
> By default, new tray icons are hidden and invisible; the icons are only displayed if explicitly enabled.
So now it's even easier for crapware to sneak onto your system and steal all your resources if you don't remain vigilant and constantly check the control panel for what tray apps are running?! Where do I sign?
- snprbob86 18y agoCrapware can always just not show a tray icon and keep on running in the background. Preventing the installation of crapware is a very, very different problem to solve than putting the user in control of the user experience.
- nuclear_eclipse 18y agoSorry. I was meaning more along the lines of things like Quicktime, Real Player, and other such programs the user has installed as a means to an end, but now can't easily figure out that it's always running and starts to wonder why their brand new PC is running slow...