On Windows 11, you can use the "Open-Shell-Menu" utility to bring back the classic Start menu. I'm not a fan of using third-party tools to tweak the behavior of the operating system, but this app ...

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 ...

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 ...

The off-putting redesign of the Start menu is the primary reason why many hate Windows 11. Microsoft radically changed the feel and layout of the new Start menu. It's centered now, sacrificing the ...

This post covers a list of some best free Start menu alternatives for Windows 11/10 computers. The native Start menu of Windows 11 and Windows 10 is pretty good to access installed apps and programs, ...

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Every major Windows update since Windows 8 has come with a redesign of the Start menu, and Windows 11 is no exception. This time, though, Microsoft took a radical approach: The taskbar is centered, ...

Stardock has released Start11 version 1.0, a program that allows users to customize the Windows Start menu and taskbar, today. As with previous editions of StartX products, Start11 allows users to ...

Is the Windows 11 Start menu not working for you? The causes are manifold, from simple problems like a hung-up system process to more complex ones like corrupted system files. We’ll go through all the ...

Windows 11 Start Menu not working has become a common problem for many users, owing to which using a PC or laptop has become tedious. The Start Menu has undergone a significant design overhaul with ...

Windows 11 Start menu includes a Recommended section (just below the Pinned apps) showing new apps, recently added files, most used items, etc. If you find it useful, you can keep it that way. Those ...