XDA Developers on MSN
I turned off Windows 11 recommendations, and the Start menu finally felt mine again
I don't need Windows 11 recommending what I should do next.
After ignoring and even undermining the platform for years, Microsoft is racing to improve Windows 11 this year.
Microsoft is testing Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu updates, including movable taskbar positions, cleaner Start controls, and compact layout options.
XDA Developers on MSN
Windows 11's new Start menu does things the old one never could — it actually saves time
Windows 11's new start menu makes finding apps and other features easier to find thanks to different options.
Microsoft’s new Windows 11 Start menu redesign brings customization, Phone Link integration, and a cleaner, more connected user experience. Microsoft has finally begun rolling out a redesigned Start ...
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 ...
The new Windows 11 Start menu is now rolling out to all users. The menu brings a more flexible layout to the Apps section. Don't like it? You can still turn to a Start menu replacement. The Windows 11 ...
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 ...
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