Option to Remove New File Column in Splash Screen

All these years, I don't think I've ever clicked on this column - especially when you have custom startup.blend and custom workspace setup.

With an option to remove it to show more Recent Files, or perhaps even adding scroll bar to Recent Files (showing more than just 5), instead of clicking off the Splash Screen every time, hit F4 or go to File drop down, one can just get to the files they want right then and there.