start menu improvements

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 26100.4762 (KB5062660) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant update for users on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). This build introduces a range of new features and improvements, some of which are being rolled out...

Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 11 update, version 24H2, introduces a redesigned Start menu aimed at enhancing user experience. This overhaul includes a more expansive, scrollable interface that consolidates pinned and installed applications into a single view. Notably, the update introduces...

Few aspects of the Windows user interface have been as hotly debated as the Start menu, and Microsoft’s decision-making around its design has fueled passionate discussions, heated feedback, and a proliferation of third-party alternatives. With the Windows 11 redesign gathering momentum and a new...

Windows 11 users have long awaited meaningful improvements to the Start menu, one of the core interaction points in Microsoft’s flagship operating system. With the arrival of the newest Windows 11 update, Microsoft has taken tangible steps to address some long-standing concerns, revamping the...

Microsoft's recent release of the Windows 11 update, KB5058502, on May 27, 2025, introduces a series of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system performance. This preview update, applicable to OS Builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413, is part of Microsoft's ongoing...

With the arrival of the redesigned Start menu in the latest Windows 11 Dev channel build, Microsoft appears to be responding directly to longstanding user frustrations about advertising and clutter creeping into one of Windows’ most iconic interfaces. As this overhaul rolls out to testers, it’s...

The evolution of the Windows Start Menu has long been a touchstone for Microsoft’s engagement with its user base, reflecting both shifting paradigms in interface design and persistent user demand for greater customization and efficiency. With the rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build...

Here's a summary of what's new, improved, and fixed in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel, 24H2): Key New Features and Improvements 1. New Start Menu Experience Scrollable "All" apps view: Apps are accessible directly from the Start menu, no secondary page needed. Two...

Windows Insiders participating in the Beta Channel have yet another milestone to explore: the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515), an important update pushing the platform closer to its anticipated 24H2 feature set. As the preview ecosystem continues to evolve...