Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.

Microsoft is having another go at redesigning the iconic Star menu by expanding its array of pinned shortcuts and letting you scroll to find more rather than clicking an "All" button, as you have to ...

After ignoring and even undermining the platform for years, Microsoft is racing to improve Windows 11 this year.

Windows 11 now spikes your CPU just to open the Start menu, and the fact that it works makes it worse.

Windows 11 is getting more Start menu customization, with the latest build now allowing you to toggle on or off specific parts of it.

Microsoft is testing Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu updates, including movable taskbar positions, cleaner Start controls, and compact layout options.

Windows 11’s new Start menu finally adds smaller layouts, removable sections, and deeper customization after years of user complaints.

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 is preparing a new Start menu layout for Windows 11, and the latest beta build contains a few improvements to it. Did you know that Microsoft is working on a brand-new layout for Windows ...

Learn how to check and enable Windows 11’s new Low Latency Profile (June 2026 update) to speed up your Start menu, Search, ...

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 ...

Microsoft has changed the way the Start Menu looks in Windows 11. Apart from displaying a Recommended section, it now displays a Category section, which makes the Start Menu look rather big. If you ...