As soon as I posted this topic, within an hour, the UI had changed to where it allowed me to permanently put the side view back.
And then, less than a day later, the old history was back to normal, like how it was
So, I’m not sure if my topic helped, but are you still seeing it?
I’m guessing they’re gauging how users are accepting this new front-end system.
Honestly, it was just more difficult to work with. It reminds me of the Windows 8, 11, where it’s more complex for no reason and removing critical features.