Microsoft has started rolling out the new Start menu for Windows 11, which we previously did a deep dive preview on. Both versions 24H2 and the newer 25H2 of Windows 11 can use the new Start menu.

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Start menu is usually at the heart of everything you do on ...

On Windows 11, you can use the "Open-Shell-Menu" utility to bring back the classic Start menu. I'm not a fan of using third-party tools to tweak the behavior of the operating system, but this app ...

The Windows Start menu is getting its first major redesign since 2021 and will be rolled out to everyone with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update. The Start menu is now scrollable, so you can move ...

Microsoft's secret new Start menu replacement is impressive — and might even be a sneak preview of what's on the way with Windows 12. The Windows Start menu isn’t the best search tool when it comes to ...

A significant update is coming to the Windows 11 Start Menu: Microsoft is now testing a wider, scrollable design, complete with the Windows Phone sidebar. This latest change follows the introduction ...

The latest Windows 11 Insider update tries to improve the Start menu. The menu shows all apps on the main page and a screen for your phone. The update also enhances File Explorer with a recommended ...

The updated Start menu is larger, more customizable, and has two new views. The updated Start menu is larger, more customizable, and has two new views. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who ...

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 ...

Microsoft introduced a lot of new features and appearance changes with Windows 11. It tweaked the taskbar and brought the Start menu to the center, which Windows users didn’t appreciate. Thankfully, ...