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Microsoft’s long-maligned Start menu has quietly been rebuilt into something significantly more flexible and functional — a single, vertically scrollable launcher that promotes the full “All apps” index to the main surface, adds Category, Grid and List presentation modes, tightens Phone Link...

Microsoft has begun rolling out a substantial visual and interaction overhaul to the Windows 11 Start menu as part of the October 28, 2025 optional preview (KB5067036), replacing the two‑pane experience with a single, scrollable app surface, new categorized and grid views, tighter Phone Link...

Microsoft's latest preview update for Windows 11 — KB5067036 — delivers the most significant Start menu overhaul since the OS launched, promoting a single, scrollable, and more adaptive Start experience that Microsoft says will make app discovery faster and more intuitive for both tablet and...

Microsoft has begun rolling out a rebuilt Start menu for Windows 11 — a single, scrollable app surface with Category, Grid and List views, deeper Phone Link integration, and a set of personalization controls — but for many longtime power users the update is an incremental improvement rather than...

Microsoft’s 2025 Windows 11 feature update — version 25H2 — arrives as a careful, operationally minded release rather than a headline-grabbing rework: it’s an enablement package that flips on features already staged in the 24H2 servicing stream, removes a few long‑deprecated tools, and resets...

The moment you switch a daily driver from Windows to Ubuntu, certain expectations—system-level conveniences you didn’t notice until they vanished—quickly become obvious. A recent first‑person piece catalogued four Windows conveniences the author missed after moving to Ubuntu: a one‑click system...

Microsoft has recently unveiled a significant update to its "Link to Windows" app, enhancing the integration between Android smartphones and Windows 11 PCs. This update introduces several new features aimed at improving user convenience and productivity. Remote PC Locking One of the standout...

Windows 11 has shown that continual evolution can redefine what users expect from a modern operating system. In the first half of 2025, Microsoft accelerated its update cadence, releasing a steady stream of improvements that have tangibly reshaped the experience for everyday users and power...

The convergence of various Start menu redesigns in Windows 11 signals a major evolution for Microsoft’s signature interface—and for the entire ecosystem of Windows users. Over several years, Microsoft has methodically teased, tested, hidden, and then re-revealed iterations of the Start menu...

Here’s a summary of the new scrollable and customizable Start menu for Windows 11 according to the latest available updates: Key Features: Larger, Scrollable Start Menu: Users can now see all apps at the top level in a scrollable list—eliminating the need to move between pages to find apps...

Microsoft has just raised the curtain on its latest round of prerelease updates for Windows 11, delivering substantial new builds—version 24H2—to both the Dev and Beta channels of the Windows Insider Program. If your system is enrolled in either channel, you’re in for a significant new update...

Microsoft has recently enhanced Windows 11 by integrating Android screen mirroring directly into the Start menu, streamlining the connection between PCs and Android devices. This development allows users to mirror their Android screens on their computers without the need for third-party...

Microsoft has recently enhanced Windows 11 by integrating the Phone Link application directly into the Start menu, offering users seamless access to their mobile devices. This feature, initially available to Android users, now extends support to iOS devices, marking a significant step toward...

A sweeping new chapter is unfolding for Windows 11 users, as Microsoft unveils a transformative update that reimagines the operating system’s user experience from the ground up. Announced to much fanfare, this major Windows 11 update centers on a radical redesign of the iconic Start menu...

Windows 11 continues its fast-paced evolution with the rollout of the much-anticipated 24H2 update, delivered under the preview banner of KB5055627. This update, now broadly available as Build 26100.3915, marks one of the most significant upgrades since Windows 11 first graced users’ PCs. It...

Windows has always prided itself on iterating and adapting to the needs of its users, and the latest developments in Windows 11 are no exception. Recent beta testing is shaking up the familiar Start Menu design, promising a more customizable, intuitive, and user-friendly experience. In this...

For years, the evolution of the Windows Start menu has mirrored the shifting needs and priorities of both casual users and IT professionals, serving as a barometer for Microsoft’s broader operating system ambitions. Now, with the latest wave of updates to Windows 11, Microsoft is executing one...

Windows 11 version 24H2 is now broadly available, marking one of Microsoft’s most significant updates to its flagship operating system in recent years. Announced for general rollout on October 1, 2024, this update—also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update—ushers in a broad suite of enhancements...

Windows 11 users, prepare for a fresh twist on an old friend—the Start menu. Microsoft is cooking up a major update that will fundamentally change how you interact with your pinned apps and recently used files. Rumors circulating on various online sources, notably reported by Fakti.bg, indicate...

With anticipation mounting in the tech community, Microsoft is poised to deliver one of its most significant updates to Windows 11 in recent memory. Users and IT professionals alike are turning their attention toward a rollout that promises to fundamentally change how people interact with their...