Windows 11's Start menu set for major customization upgrades in 2026

Microsoft is rebuilding the Start menu from the ground up, and along the way is adding some much needed customization and ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 8.1 Start button allows you to shut down, disable hot corners, boot to desktop

Ahead of Windows 8.1's public preview release on June 26, we now know exactly how the resurrected Start button and menu will work. While it's still bad news for those of you who were hoping for the ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft wants Windows 11 Start menu to feel more predictable when you press Win and type

Microsoft wants Windows 11 Start menu to better predict what you mean when you press Win and type. It'll rolling out soon.
Techno-Science.net

4 Best Windows 11 Start Menu Replacement Apps and How to Use Them

This guide covers four top Windows 11 Start menu replacement apps: Start11, StartAllBack, Open Shell Menu, and Flow Launcher. These apps offer a range of customization options, from classic layouts to ...
Neowin

Windows 11 build 26120.3380 is out with new features for Start menu, new tray button, more

Recommended files in File Explorer Home are now available to all Windows Insiders who are signed in with their personal Microsoft account (and local accounts). These files will provide you quick ...
ZDNet

How to replace your Windows 11 Start menu with something better - try my favorite or this free option

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