Task Manager or Switcher to Switch Running Apps?

[MstaCDLite]

Is there a way to have the Task Manager icon in the corner always rather than having the "X" or "OK" there? I NEED an easier way to switch between programs than having to hit the END button to be able to switch apps. I dont want the "X" or "ok" there just the task manager there no matter what screen I'm in. I would rather hit that icon and close the app from the list rather than having to go ALL the way back to TF3D to get the Task manager.

Or even a Task Switcher like they have on the Blackberries or Android devices. Like being able to hold the Windows button down to pop up a small window with your running apps.

Hope someone has an idea because this is the one thing that I can't stand about WM multitasking lol.