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 ...

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 ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

When you use Windows, the operating system quietly takes note of your habits to help streamline your experience. It customizes the Start menu so you can reach your most used apps and files more ...

To remove the Recommended and All sections from the Windows 11 Start Menu, first disable Recommended items in Settings under Personalization > Start by turning off all recommendation toggles. To ...

With Windows 11’s November 2025 Update (update KB5068861), Microsoft fixed some bugs but also introduced some new issues. The biggest news item, however, was the introduction of a completely new and ...

Microsoft's latest redesign of the Start menu on Windows 11 has landed exactly the way most major interface changes do, with a wave of mixed opinions. A long Reddit thread titled "Thoughts on the new ...