Windows adapts the Start menu based on your usage behavior, for example, by showing recently used programs and files. However ...

The current Windows 11 Start menu isn't very customizable which makes it a frequently critiqued area of the OS. It places the apps list in a separate view that you have to manually click into ...

Trauma-inducing startup sound finally axed Great news! Microsoft has finally squashed a Windows 11 Insider bug. No, it still ...

Windows 11’s “Recommended” section can make the Start menu feel cluttered. With a few quick settings changes, you can hide recent files and apps.

The new Windows 11 update is rolling out now, and it includes a new AI agent in Windows Settings that allows users to find ...

If you press the key combination Alt-Shift-Esc or right-click an empty area in the taskbar, you can launch the Task Manager ...

The Start menu is larger overall, too, giving it more space for the apps you want to use. This is particularly useful when used in the categorized mode, according to Bluesky user Phantomofearth ...

I recently bought a new Windows laptop and struggled to get the search bar in the Start menu working like it should.

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, which include a major Start menu redesign for Windows 11, a celebration of Microsoft's 50th anniversary, new preview builds, and more.

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Open the "Explorer" tab, search for "Windows 11 Start Menu Styler," click the "Details" button, and then the "Install" button. Once it's installed, open the "Home" tab, turn on the toggle switch ...