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The systray, or system tray, is the area on the right side of the Windows taskbar where icons for system status and running applications are displayed. It's also officially known as the notification area and provides quick access to functions like volume control, network status, and battery life, as well as notifications from programs running in the background.

Key functions of the system tray

System status: Shows the status of system functions like the volume level, network connection, and battery life.

Application access: Displays icons for background applications, such as antivirus software, cloud storage sync tools, and messaging apps, allowing quick access to their settings and status.

Notifications: Shows pop-up notifications for system alerts, application updates, or new messages.

Customization: Users can customize which icons appear and can often hide them in an overflow area to save space.