Cleaning it up is straightforward. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. From there, you can replace the search box with a simple icon, remove the Widgets icon, and hide the Task View ...
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5063842 (OS Build 19045.6396) Preview, released on Sep. 25, 2025.