Ever since its introduction in Windows 95, the Start menu has served as the heart of the Windows user experience—a place equal parts command center and comfort zone. With Windows 11, Microsoft has shown a willingness to experiment, shuffle, and sometimes backtrack on Start menu features, always...
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The unveiling of Windows Start menu concepts that never made it past Microsoft’s drawing board pulls back the curtain on a fascinating blend of innovation, missed opportunities, and the ongoing struggle to deliver the perfect user experience. For millions, the Start menu is the gateway to...
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