How to make your name stay in the task bar Right now, I will show you something very simple, and cool. I will show you how to make your name stay in the task bar (right next to the digital time). Here is an Example of my desktop Task Bar: Cool? Do you want it too? Here is how I did it: 1. Open Start Menu and then open Control Panel 2. Double click Regional and Language Options 3. Click Customize (You have to chose English or it will not work) 4. Go to Time tab and change AM/PM symbols to the name of your choice!