The off-putting redesign of the Start menu is the primary reason why many hate Windows 11. Microsoft radically changed the feel and layout of the new Start menu. It's centered now, sacrificing the ...

SystemTrayMenu is a free open source Start Menu alternative for Windows 11/10. It is a handy freeware that you can use to browse and open your files and folders within a few clicks. It is more like a ...

Stardock Software has released version 2 of its Start11 utility software, with three new Start menu styles as well as other visual features. Start11, originally released in 2022, was designed in ...

Windows 11 now shows a OneDrive ad in the Start menu, pestering you to back up to Microsoft's cloud. Microsoft increasingly sprinkles product ads across Windows, even adding in-OS subscription ...

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 ...

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 ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

If you want to pin or unpin icons to the Taskbar or Start Menu in Windows 11, here is how you can do that. It is possible to pin any app to the Taskbar and Start Menu without using third-party ...

If you’re a Windows 8 user missing your Start menu, download this free replacement. Third-party replacement of the missing Windows 8 Start menu (I’m sorry, the Modern/Metro UI is not a start menu) has ...

How to use Open Shell as your Windows 10 Start menu Your email has been sent The Windows 10 Start menu strives to be versatile by offering you a traditional one ...

Give it up for the snappily named Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641. For with it comes a new super-sized Start menu. The new menu is designed to make it easier to access your favourite apps ...