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Windows allows you to display a maximum of 60 items in a jump list. Depending on your screen resolution, 60 items may not fit on your screen so I recommend a maximum of 20 items. Follow these steps to customize how many items can be displayed:
- Right click on the taskbar and select Properties.
- Click on the Jump Lists tab.
3. Adjust "Number of recent items to display in Jump Lists."
4. For extra privacy, you can disable all recent items from displaying in Jump Lists by removing the check next to both items in the privacy section.
5. Click OK and your changes will be active immediately.
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