Windows 11’s new Start menu finally adds smaller layouts, removable sections, and deeper customization after years of user complaints.

The Start Menu in Windows 11 features a centered layout, which is a departure from the left-aligned design seen in previous versions. This new layout provides a sleek and centered look, making it ...

Since its inception, the redesigned Start menu in Windows 11 has been a divisive feature. Though it probably has its fans, many people have given the interface a thumbs down. If you’re one of the ...

Microsoft's new Windows 11 Start menu is better than I expected, stoking more hope that the campaign to fix the OS is headed in the right direction.

Microsoft is clearly serious about making Windows 11 better — what dare we hope for next?

After ignoring and even undermining the platform for years, Microsoft is racing to improve Windows 11 this year.

This guide covers four top Windows 11 Start menu replacement apps: Start11, StartAllBack, Open Shell Menu, and Flow Launcher. These apps offer a range of customization options, from classic layouts to ...

Microsoft is testing Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu updates, including movable taskbar positions, cleaner Start controls, and compact layout options.

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Microsoft is having another go at redesigning the iconic Star menu by expanding its array of pinned shortcuts and letting you scroll to find more rather than clicking an "All" button, as you have to ...

Something to look forward to: Many long-time Windows 10 users did not receive the Start menu overhaul in Windows 11 too well, in part because it lost many of its staple functions, including taskbar ...

While everyone’s asking ChatGPT to write their grocery lists, I’ve been finding the AI tricks that actually save you hours of work. The prompts that make you sound smarter in meetings. The tools that ...