Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.

Windows 11’s new Start menu finally adds smaller layouts, removable sections, and deeper customization after years of user complaints.

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 ...

With Windows 11’s November 2025 Update (update KB5068861), Microsoft fixed some bugs but also introduced some new issues. The biggest news item, however, was the introduction of a completely new and ...

Windows 11 now spikes your CPU just to open the Start menu, and the fact that it works makes it worse.

PCWorld highlights seven useful features in Windows 11’s redesigned Start menu, including seamless Android and iPhone integration through QR code pairing. The updated menu offers four customizable ...

Microsoft is preparing a new Start menu layout for Windows 11, and the latest beta build contains a few improvements to it. Did you know that Microsoft is working on a brand-new layout for Windows ...

Windows 11 launched in 2021, bringing updates to your PC that focused on new Microsoft features and a lot of Copilot AI through continuous upgrades. While Windows 11 has been criticized as being a ...

The new Windows 11 Start menu is now rolling out to all users. The menu brings a more flexible layout to the Apps section. Don't like it? You can still turn to a Start menu replacement. The Windows 11 ...

To remove the Recommended and All sections from the Windows 11 Start Menu, first disable Recommended items in Settings under Personalization > Start by turning off all recommendation toggles. To ...

There are two native options to hide or show the Phone Link sidebar on the Start menu in Windows 11. There is a Start menu personalization setting for the Phone Link sidebar to show/hide badges for ...

Learn how to check and enable Windows 11’s new Low Latency Profile (June 2026 update) to speed up your Start menu, Search, ...