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 ...

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What’s happened? Microsoft has started rolling out the November Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, KB5068861. It moves the redesigned Start menu out of preview and ships practical fixes through ...

Microsoft's 2026 Update adds a movable taskbar, a smaller Start menu, and Search without Bing. On most PCs, the install takes just a few minutes.

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 ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

Start menu gains toggles to remove suggestions, adjust size, and hide your name/pic. Taskbar now movable to top, with smaller size option to free vertical screen space. Search prioritizes local ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

Q. Your April article (“Optimize Windows 11 With These 8 Settings Tweaks“) had good tips for adjusting the Start menu and taskbar, but I’d like to do more. How can I go deeper into customization? A.

This is important because: These are changes you feel every day. Start becomes quicker to navigate, battery status is clear at a glance, and the background Task Manager issue is resolved. Portable ...