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Do you need a new taskbar or a calendar app to complement it?

Do you need a new taskbar or a calendar app to complement it?

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TBNRGamerASF
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12-03-2025, 03:35 AM
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I've been searching extensively on Github and other platforms, including the Dread MS Store, using various search techniques to improve my results. However, I haven't succeeded after testing hundreds of apps, many of which gave misleading information about their capabilities.
Booo!
What I'm looking for is:
- A plugin or alternative for the default Windows Taskbar clock/date icon's clickable calendar popup.
- The ability to highlight events, birthdays, and holidays in the current view.
- The option to modify these events by double-clicking on a day.
I don't want:
- A full-screen app
- Requirement to log in with a Microsoft account (though I can use a Google account)
- Any needs for MS Mail, Calendar, or Outlook/365
- Specific MS Store requirements (including AppXPackages)
Feel free to ignore the list of 30 apps I've tried so far—they're unlikely to meet all my needs.
Haaaalp.
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TBNRGamerASF
12-03-2025, 03:35 AM #1

I've been searching extensively on Github and other platforms, including the Dread MS Store, using various search techniques to improve my results. However, I haven't succeeded after testing hundreds of apps, many of which gave misleading information about their capabilities.
Booo!
What I'm looking for is:
- A plugin or alternative for the default Windows Taskbar clock/date icon's clickable calendar popup.
- The ability to highlight events, birthdays, and holidays in the current view.
- The option to modify these events by double-clicking on a day.
I don't want:
- A full-screen app
- Requirement to log in with a Microsoft account (though I can use a Google account)
- Any needs for MS Mail, Calendar, or Outlook/365
- Specific MS Store requirements (including AppXPackages)
Feel free to ignore the list of 30 apps I've tried so far—they're unlikely to meet all my needs.
Haaaalp.

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SirVlad
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12-07-2025, 03:45 PM
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I think I checked the Google Calendar. It might not fully replace the built-in Windows calendar, but it seems to satisfy your other needs. I’m not familiar with any Windows component substitutes, though someone might develop one in the future.
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SirVlad
12-07-2025, 03:45 PM #2

I think I checked the Google Calendar. It might not fully replace the built-in Windows calendar, but it seems to satisfy your other needs. I’m not familiar with any Windows component substitutes, though someone might develop one in the future.

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xHerrJakob
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12-08-2025, 05:25 PM
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For comparison, I also think the built-in Windows calendar with the taskbar is missing something. Still unsure if Google owns the features that make its calendar useful.
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xHerrJakob
12-08-2025, 05:25 PM #3

For comparison, I also think the built-in Windows calendar with the taskbar is missing something. Still unsure if Google owns the features that make its calendar useful.

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