Min2Tray
Min2Tray is a free, open-source software that allows minimizing any application to the system tray instead of the taskbar. It helps declutter the taskbar and save space.
Min2Tray: Minimize Any Application to System Tray
Min2Tray is a free, open-source software that allows minimizing any application to the system tray instead of the taskbar. It helps declutter the taskbar and save space.
What is Min2Tray?
Min2Tray is lightweight, customizable freeware that can minimize nearly any window into the system tray.
This utility is especially useful for minimizing software that doesn't have a built-in minimize to tray feature, allowing you to free up space on your taskbar and access the app simply by clicking the system tray icon.
Key Features:
- Minimize unlimited applications to the system tray
- Set custom tray icons for minimized apps
- Whitelist or blacklist apps you would like Min2Tray to handle
- Automatically start minimized apps with Windows
- Comes in a portable version for use on the go from USB drives
- Completely free and lightweight
Min2Tray Features
Features
- Minimizes any window to the system tray
- Supports minimizing multiple windows
- Lightweight and resource friendly
- Open source and completely free
- Customizable hotkeys
- Portable version available
- Works on Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista
Pricing
- Open Source
Pros
Declutters taskbar and saves space
Easy to use with global hotkeys
Lightweight with minimal resource usage
Completely free with no ads or nags
Open source code can be customized
Portable version for use on multiple PCs
Cons
Lacks some advanced configuration options
Can only minimize windows, not other actions
Requires restarting to apply hotkey changes
Development seems inactive currently
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