This is still affecting me. running 11.10 64 bit. The browser tab trick does not work for me. I cannot pinpoint exactly what caused it.
For what it's worth, the top icon looks highlighted/active, regardless of the window states. I've attached a cropped screenshot for reference. ** Attachment added: "Screenshot" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/780121/+attachment/2764262/+files/Bug_780121.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/780121 Title: unity "sidebar" stays on top and won't hide if not used To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/780121/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs