[Jeezer]

Been using autohide since 98 on windows (IIRC) so it's never been distracting to me (it would be more distracting seeing all the icons for apps I'm not currently using imo). Move to edge of screen and the taskbar pops up (fast), which I also have set to small icons and no text.

I meant to say before, about ultra-wide, I do think they have many + points and can be awesome for editing video, after effects, coding, gaming and some movies... what I forgot to say was if getting 21:9 imo it's better to go for 3440x1440 to get some extra vertical resolution, rather than sticking with (or moving back down to) 1080p on the vertical.

An UW 34" 3440 x 1440 is great monitor for almost everything, esp if it's flat not curved (curved better for gaming a little but we're talking audio production and productivity here).