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Windows 11 25H2 Drops Pinned Apps Section for Unified Scrollable Start Menu
Microsoft has quietly begun rolling out a dramatically redesigned Start menu for Windows 11 as part of the 25H2/24H2 servicing wave, introducing a single, vertically scrollable launcher that promotes...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: Single Scrollable Surface Revolutionizes Navigation
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview update KB5067036 introduces a groundbreaking Start menu redesign that fundamentally changes how users interact with their operating system. The new single...
Windows 11 Start Menu Overhaul: Scrollable Design Replaces Rigid Layout
Microsoft is rolling out the most significant Windows 11 Start menu redesign since the operating system's initial launch, fundamentally transforming how users interact with their applications and...
Windows 11's New Start Menu on Windows 10: Why Users Demand It and Why It's Not Easy
When Microsoft unveiled Windows 10X in 2019 with its streamlined, Fluent Design Start menu, enthusiasts immediately clamored for the interface to land on standard Windows 10. That demand never fully...
Windows 11 Beta 22635 Tests Category and Grid Start Menu Alongside Drag-to-Share Tray
Microsoft's latest Insider build for Windows 11, 22635.4950 (KB5052078), delivers a two-pronged productivity upgrade: a redesigned Start menu with app grouping and a new drag-to-share tray that...
Windows 11 25H2: You Can Finally Kill the Recommended Feed, and File Explorer Gets an AI Brain
After years of user requests, Microsoft is finally letting Windows 11 users eliminate the much-maligned Recommended feed from the Start menu, all while packing the operating system with AI-powered...
Windows Insider testing merges Pinned, All apps into one scrollable Start menu
Windows 11 Start Menu Undergoes Major Redesign for Enhanced Customization and Productivity Microsoft is rolling out a significant overhaul to the Windows 11 Start menu, introducing a host of new...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: A Sleeker Look with Trade-Offs in Customization
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Start menu redesign marks a significant departure from its predecessors, prioritizing a cleaner, more modern interface while sparking debates about reduced customization...
Windows 11 Build 26200.5641 Lets You Scroll and Reshape Your Start Menu
Microsoft continues to refine the Windows 11 experience with its latest Insider Build 26200.5641, introducing a highly anticipated scrollable and customizable Start menu. This update marks another...
Microsoft's Windows 11 Insider Build 26200.5641 Super-Sizes Start Menu, Adds Adaptive UI
Microsoft is once again redefining the Windows 11 experience with its latest Insider Preview Build 26200.5641, introducing a super-sized Start menu and adaptive UI enhancements. This update,...
Windows 11 Start Menu redesign now rolling out to Insiders with resizable sections and cross-device Phone Link support
Microsoft has rolled out a major redesign of the Windows 11 Start Menu, introducing a host of new customization options and cross-device integration features. This update, currently available to...
Windows 11 Dev Channel Unveils Exciting Start Menu Customizations & UI Tweaks
Microsoft continues to refine Windows 11 with a fresh wave of Start menu enhancements now available in the Dev Channel. The latest builds introduce scrollable layouts, improved grid views, and deeper...