XDA Developers on MSN

I tried replacing the Start menu with an open-source launcher, and it's a huge upgrade

The Start menu on Windows 11 is far from the most efficient way to launch apps, so why not use an open-source alternative ...
Computerworld

The best apps to restore the classic Windows Start menu and taskbar

Take back control of your PC’s Start menu and taskbar, whether you’re running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Microsoft has made a lot of changes to the Start menu and taskbar over the past few years. On ...
Ars Technica

Back to basics: Microsoft tests overhauled Start menu in Windows 11 beta builds

Windows 11 has become so synonymous with Microsoft’s push into generative AI that it’s easy to forget that it originally launched as a mostly cosmetic overhaul of Windows 10. But Microsoft continues ...
TechSpot

Latest Windows 11 update adds redesigned Start Menu, colored battery icons, and more

In a nutshell: Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 update, featuring the redesigned Start Menu first showcased earlier this year. Other notable additions include a color-coded battery icon in ...
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Windows 11's November Patch Tuesday update brings new Start, battery icon improvements, and important Task Manager fix — download now

Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update for November, known as KB5068861 and build 26200.7121. The update is now rolling out via Windows Update, and includes a number of new ...