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 ...

The Start Menu has been the central element in Microsoft Windows for nearly three decades. Though loved initially for its resourcefulness, the Menu went through some debatable — I call them abhorrent ...

Windows 11 launched in 2021, bringing updates to your PC that focused on new Microsoft features and a lot of Copilot AI through continuous upgrades. While Windows 11 has been criticized as being a ...

Windows 11 is finally getting a much-improved Start menu with a better layout, the ability to turn off "Recommended," and more in the latest builds 26200.5641 and 26120.4250. Apple is not the only ...

Microsoft's priority now is the cloud and AI business, and it shows. Windows 11 looks and behaves janky compared to the Linux desktop environment KDE. KDE is a delight and a joy to use compared to ...

In a nutshell: Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu that ditches the dual-section design for a larger layout with everything on a single scrollable page, including All Apps, Pinned ...

Over the past few years, we’ve seen countless changes to the Windows 11 Start menu, including a brand-new “categories” view as well as the “companions” feature. But for some reason, there’s always ...

Microsoft is developing a major Windows 11 Start menu overhaul with faster performance, WinUI 3 integration, and new customization options, including manual layout size selection and the ability to ...

A big update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 is now available, and it brings the new Start menu and quite a lot of extra features. Following the release of the October 2025 non-security update ...

Since the introduction of Windows 11, the Start menu has been a source of dissatisfaction. Many criticize the lack of ...

Rumored fixes for Windows 11's Start menu sound great, but some folks remain seriously skeptical.

Microsoft says it'll give you greater control over Start menu customization options in Windows 11 after years of criticism.