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recommended panel
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The recommended panel in Windows 11's Start menu has been updated in recent preview builds, sparking mixed reactions from users. Some appreciate the smarter suggestions, while others express frustration over the inability to remove or fully disable the panel. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the changes introduced in build 22635.4655 for the Beta Channel, including how the panel now tries to surface more relevant content. Users share tips on managing or hiding the recommended section, and debate whether the feature improves productivity or adds clutter. The tag captures ongoing feedback and troubleshooting around this evolving Start menu component.
Microsoft’s relentless mission to make Windows 11 “smarter” has ushered in upgrades to the Start menu’s Recommended panel, but not everyone is raving about it. Some welcome the changes with raised eyebrows while others ask: Why, oh why, can’t I just get rid of this thing? Let’s dive in and pick...