Windows provides and easy method of controlling these icons, here's how:
1. Right click an empty portion of the Taskbar
2. Select Properties
3. In the Notification area, place a checkmark next to "Hide inactive icons"
Click the Customize... button.
4. A list of notification icons will now be displayed. Click the item that you would like to change. A drop down menu will now appear under the "Behavior" section.
5. Click one of the following in the drop down menu:
Hide when inactive
Always hide
Always show
6. Click OK.
Your Notification Icon will now be changed to the setting that you've selected.