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Open-Shell makes Windows 11 feel like the Windows people actually liked, and it costs nothing

Windows 11's Start menu is disappointing, but you can bring things back to better times with Open-Shell. And it's completely ...
SlashGear

Windows 11 Is Getting An All-New Start Menu – Here's How You Can Try It Out

Microsoft has introduced a scrollable Start menu in the latest Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824), released to the Dev Channel. Now, instead of clicking a button to see unpinned apps, you ...
Bleeping Computer

How to use the new Windows 11 Start menu, now rolling out

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 ...
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Windows 11’s Start menu keeps getting worse. Open Shell fixes it

I've never been a fan of how Windows 11 handles the Start menu or search. I've covered those frustrations before, but it still comes down to the same issue. I want Windows to adapt to how I work, not ...
ExtremeTech

Would You Use This Redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu Beta?

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 ...
PC Magazine

Hate the Windows 11 Start Menu? 6 Ways to Change It (and 2 Alternatives)

How to Edit the Windows 11 Start Menu Initially, the Windows 11 Start menu was fairly barebones and limited. People complained about the recommended apps section only showing what Microsoft wanted you ...